Indian Bowlers Shine in ODI Victory Against New Zealand

In a remarkable display of bowling prowess, India restricted New Zealand to just 134 runs in the second ODI at Hnry Stadium, Wellington. Gurnoor Brar led the charge with a four-wicket haul, while other bowlers also contributed significantly. Despite Daryl Mitchell's half-century, New Zealand struggled to build partnerships, ultimately falling short. This match highlights India's dominance in the series and sets the stage for an exciting continuation.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 7, 2026, 12:31 IST

Indian Bowlers Excel in Wellington ODI

In a commanding display, Indian bowlers outperformed the New Zealand batting lineup, restricting them to a mere 134 runs in 40.6 overs during the second ODI at Hnry Stadium in Wellington on Saturday. After a strong showing in the first ODI where they limited New Zealand to 185, the Indian bowlers continued their dominance in the second match.

Following a rain interruption, Indian captain Shubman Gill opted to bowl first, a decision that proved fruitful as the bowlers capitalized on the favorable conditions to dismantle the New Zealand batting order. The overcast weather played a crucial role, allowing India's bowlers to strike consistently, leaving the hosts in a precarious position from the start. Daryl Mitchell provided some resistance with a half-century, but the lack of support from his teammates meant New Zealand could not set a challenging target.

Bowling Performance Highlights India's Strength

Gurnoor Brar led the Indian bowling attack with an outstanding four-wicket haul, while Auqib Nabi, Anshul Kamboj, and Axar Patel each contributed with two wickets. Despite Arshdeep Singh not taking any wickets, he bowled economically, preventing the New Zealand batsmen from scoring freely.

New Zealand's Batting Woes

New Zealand's innings began poorly as Auqib Nabi quickly dismissed both openers. Tim Seifert was out for a duck after just five balls, and Will Young managed only six runs off 17 balls. Anshul Kamboj then took out Henry Nicholls for 11, leaving the hosts struggling at 23 for 3.

Mitchell tried to stabilize the innings with a resilient 55 runs off 104 balls, hitting five fours and two sixes. He received some assistance from captain Mitchell Santner, who scored 31 runs off 38 balls, as they added 59 runs for the sixth wicket. However, Gurnoor Brar ended their partnership by dismissing Santner and quickly followed up by taking out Tom Latham and Glenn Phillips. Brar's exceptional performance concluded with career-best figures of 4 for 30 in 10 overs. Axar Patel also contributed with two wickets for 28 runs, while Auqib Nabi finished with figures of 2 for 31. Kamboj wrapped up the innings by bowling out Blair Tickner for just two runs, leading to New Zealand's total of 134.