India won by four runs under DLS against New Zealand in the second ODI on Friday, November 6, with Player of the Match Gurnoor Brar taking four wickets. After dismissing New Zealand for 134 in 41 overs, India finished on 113/7 after 26 overs, surviving a strong bowling response to extend their lead in the five-match ODI series to 2-0.
Brar leads India’s attack as Mitchell resists
Brar was central to India’s success with the ball, while Anshul Kamboj and Axar Patel claimed two wickets apiece. Together, the trio accounted for eight of New Zealand’s ten wickets, restricting the hosts to a total that left little room for error in the second innings.
Daryl Mitchell provided the backbone of New Zealand’s batting with 55. Mitchell Santner contributed 31 and Henry Nicholls made 11, but India’s sustained wicket-taking prevented the hosts from building a substantial total around Mitchell’s half-century.
The 21.4-over bowling snapshot underlined India’s control: Brar had figures of 2/8 from 5.4 overs, including two maidens, before going on to finish with four wickets. Auqib Nabi had taken 2/21 from five overs, while Kamboj’s figures at that stage were 1/16 from five. Arshdeep Singh also applied pressure with 0/4 from four overs, including a maiden.
Jamieson and Duffy make India work
New Zealand’s attack ensured that the modest first-innings total did not translate into a comfortable Indian victory. Kyle Jamieson and Jacob Duffy took three wickets each, with Matthew Fisher claiming the other wicket as India reached 113/7 in 26 overs.
Shreyas Iyer’s 30 was India’s highest score, supported by KL Rahul’s 26 and Rohit Sharma’s 23. Those contributions proved valuable in a low-scoring contest in which neither batting side could establish a commanding position.
Jamieson and Duffy’s combined six wickets kept New Zealand firmly in contention. The recorded four-run DLS margin ultimately separated the teams, rewarding India’s first-innings bowling effort despite the hosts’ forceful response.
Key performers
- Gurnoor Brar: Four wickets and the Player of the Match award; his earlier spell stood at 2/8 from 5.4 overs.
- Daryl Mitchell: Top-scored in the match with 55 for New Zealand.
- Mitchell Santner: Added 31 to New Zealand’s total of 134.
- Shreyas Iyer: Led India’s batting with 30, ahead of KL Rahul’s 26 and Rohit Sharma’s 23.
- Kyle Jamieson and Jacob Duffy: Three wickets each to push India to the limit.
- Anshul Kamboj and Axar Patel: Two wickets apiece in India’s successful bowling effort.
NerdSports Stat: Daryl Mitchell and Mitchell Santner contributed 86 runs between them—64.2% of New Zealand’s entire total of 134.
India extend their lead, but the series remains alive
The result extends India’s ODI series lead rather than deciding the contest. They had won the opening ODI by five wickets with 56 balls remaining under DLS; this second victory required a much narrower escape.
India also won the preceding T20I series 3-2, taking the first three matches before New Zealand responded with an 87-run victory and a seven-wicket win in the final two. The hosts now need another turnaround to challenge India’s advantage in the ODI leg.
The third ODI is scheduled for Monday, November 9, followed by further ODIs on November 12 and 14. The tour then moves into Test cricket, with matches beginning on November 18 and 26.
Frequently Asked Questions
India won the match by four runs under DLS.
Gurnoor Brar was named Player of the Match for taking four wickets.
India lead the five-match ODI series 2-0, with three matches remaining.
Daryl Mitchell top-scored with 55 runs.
New Zealand face India in the third ODI on Monday, November 9, 2026.
