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Gurnoor Brar Shines As India Win Rain-Hit Second ODI Against New Zealand By Four Runs

Gurnoor Brar Shines As India Win Rain-Hit Second ODI Against New Zealand By Four Runs

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On Nov 7 in Wellington, India edged New Zealand by four runs in a rain‑hit second ODI decided by the Duckworth‑Lewis‑Stern method after persistent showers forced an abrupt end when the visitors were 113/7 in 26 overs. India survived a dramatic batting collapse, with KL Rahul’s innings described as saving the day, while fast bowler Gurnoor Brar claimed a four‑wicket haul of 4‑30 and was named Player of the Match, supported by Auqib Nabi’s 2‑31 in seven overs. The win gave India a 2‑0 lead in the five‑match series, with the third match scheduled in Hamilton on Tuesday.

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  • left · 5 outlets

    Wellington: India’s star-studded batting line-up suffered initial jitters before KL Rahul didn’t let a young fast bowling unit’s superb show go waste, ensuring a hard-fought four-wicket win over New Zealand in a rain-affected low-scoring second ODI here on Thursday. India lead the five-match series…

    — The Siasat Daily

  • 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. Finally, India beat New Zealand by four runs under…

    — The New Indian Express

  • right · 6 outlets

    India's seam bowlers thrived in helpful conditions for a second straight one-day international as they beat New Zealand by four runs on Saturday to take a 2-0 series lead.

    — NDTV

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India's seam bowlers thrived in helpful conditions for a second straight one-day international as they beat New Zealand by four runs on Saturday to take a 2-0 series lead.

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Gurnoor Brar Shines As India Win Rain-Hit Second ODI Against New Zealand By Four Runs

India's seam bowlers thrived in helpful conditions for a second straight one-day international as they beat New Zealand by four runs on Saturday to take a 2-0 series lead.

The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co.

11 defeats vs India in 2026: New Zealand register unwanted record after 2nd ODI loss

India narrowly edged out New Zealand in the second ODI, pushing their series lead to 2-0. Struggling initially, the hosts managed a total of only 134 runs before being dismissed. However, India's bowling duo, Gurnoor Brar and Auqib Nabi, delivered exceptional performances, troubling New Zealand's…

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

Gurnoor Brar bowling packs New Zealand out for 134, India win 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. Finally, India beat New Zealand by four runs under…

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