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Pacers shine again as India beat New Zealand in low-scoring thriller in Wellington

Pacers shine again as India beat New Zealand in low-scoring thriller in Wellington

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In the second ODI in Wellington, India secured a four‑run victory over New Zealand via the Duckworth‑Lewis method after rain halted play. New Zealand were bowled out for 134 runs, with Gurnoor Brar claiming four wickets and Auqib Nabi taking 2 for 31 in seven overs. India, chasing, were 113 for 7 in 26 overs and required 22 runs from 66 balls when the match was called off, resulting in the narrow DLS win. The low‑scoring contest saw multiple rain delays and was played at the Basin Reserve (also referred to as Hnry Stadium).

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  • left · 3 outlets

    Though there were questions over depleted pace attack, Gurnoor Brar, Anshul Kamboj and Arshdeep Singh changed that narrative with stellar performances

    — The Hindu

  • center · 7 outlets

    Wellington: Gurnoor Brar once again scared the daylights out of a seasoned New Zealand batting unit with raw pace and disconcerting bounce as India’s inexperienced attack sent the hosts packing for a meagre 134 in the second ODI here on Saturday. Auqib Nabi (2/31 in 7 overs) got the ball to seam in…

    — Orissa Post

  • right · 5 outlets

    Star India batter Virat Kohli surpassed Ricky Ponting to become the leading run-scorer against New Zealand in ODI history. Both batters were level on 1,971 runs before the second ODI in Wellington , but Kohli moved ahead with a stunning cover drive in the second over of the innings. Sachin…

    — India TV

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India beat New Zealand by four runs (DLS method) in the second ODI at Hnry Stadium in Wellington. It was a slow-scoring affair as the Kiwis were bundled out for just 134 runs in the first innings. It was expected to be a comfortable task for the Indian batters, but New Zealand bowlers put up a good…

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Pacers shine again as India beat New Zealand in low-scoring thriller in Wellington

India beat New Zealand by four runs (DLS method) in the second ODI at Hnry Stadium in Wellington. It was a slow-scoring affair as the Kiwis were bundled out for just 134 runs in the first innings. It was expected to be a comfortable task for the Indian batters, but New Zealand bowlers put up a good…

The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

Gurnoor Brar bowling packs New Zealand team all out for 134 in 2nd ODI

WELLINGTON: Gurnoor Brar once again scared the daylights out of a seasoned New Zealand batting unit with raw pace and disconcerting bounce as India's inexperienced attack sent the hosts packing for a meagre 134 in the second ODI here on Saturday. Auqib Nabi (2/31 in 7 overs) got the ball to seam in…

The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co.

176 dot balls, 134 all out! India bowlers hand New Zealand unwanted home record

India's young bowlers produced an outstanding performance against New Zealand, dismissing them for just 134 runs. The match marked New Zealand's lowest all-out total at home against India in ODI history. Gurnoor Brar led India's attack with impressive bowling figures, claiming four wickets. New…

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