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

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

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India edged New Zealand by four runs in a rain‑hit second ODI in Wellington, winning under the DLS method after the visitors were bowled out for 134. Fast bowler Gurnoor Brar, who had an ODI average of 31.19 and an economy of 6.52 before the match, exploited the seam‑friendly conditions to claim 4‑30 and was named Player of the Match. Brar said he adapted his spell after taking inputs from senior teammates Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. KL Rahul’s innings steadied a shaky chase, giving India a 2‑0 series lead with the next game scheduled in Hamilton.

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  • left · 3 outlets

    India captain Shubman Gill has won a delayed toss and chose to bowl in the second one-day cricket international against New Zealand

    — 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. 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 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…

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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…

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India vs New Zealand: How Rohit and Kohli's advice helped Brar adapt and register best-figures

CHENNAI: At first glance, Gurnoor Brar's numbers might not look impressive. One cannot be faulted for skimming through his profile and moving on to someone else. An ODI average of 31.19 with an economy of 6.52 in 11 matches — it has come down a bit thanks to the four-fer he took on Saturday helping…

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