India secured a four-run victory over New Zealand under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in a rain-affected second ODI at Hnry Stadium in Wellington on Saturday, November 7. The result gives India a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

After winning the toss and electing to bowl, India produced an impressive bowling performance to dismiss New Zealand for 134 in 41 overs. The hosts struggled against India's pace attack on a challenging surface, with Gurnoor Brar leading the way.

Daryl Mitchell was New Zealand's top scorer with 55 off 104 deliveries, while captain Mitchell Santner contributed 31 from 38 balls. However, regular wickets prevented the home side from building substantial partnerships.

Brar finished with career-best figures of 4/30 in his 10 overs, including two maidens. Auqib Nabi and Anshul Kamboj claimed two wickets each, while Axar Patel also picked up two wickets to complete an effective bowling display.

India's chase began poorly as Jacob Duffy dismissed captain Shubman Gill for a golden duck. Rohit Sharma made 23 before falling to Kyle Jamieson, while Virat Kohli departed for seven.

Shreyas Iyer contributed 30, providing some stability alongside KL Rahul. Rahul remained unbeaten on 26 from 38 deliveries and tried to guide India through a difficult chase.

However, New Zealand's bowlers continued to apply pressure. Jamieson and Duffy claimed three wickets apiece as India slipped to 113/7 in 26 overs.

Rain eventually stopped play, and further interruptions prevented a restart. India were ahead on the DLS par score when the match was abandoned, securing a four-run victory.

Gurnoor Brar was named Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance.

With two consecutive victories, India now hold a 2-0 advantage. The teams will next meet in the third ODI at Seddon Park in Hamilton on November 10.