India dismantles New Zealand for 134 in Wellington – Brar shines with four wickets

Wellington, 7 November 2026 – The second one‑day international of the five‑match India‑versus‑New Zealand series turned into a bowler’s showcase, with the Black Caps crumbling for just 134 runs.

India’s attack was relentless. Young pacer Gurnoor Brar, on debut, ripped through the middle order, finishing with a career‑best 4/30 from his full ten overs. He wasn’t alone – Auqib Nabi gave the new ball a good pounding, snaring 2/31, while Anshul Kamboj and Axar Patel each chipped in with two wickets.

New Zealand’s innings never really got going. Daryl Mitchell tried to anchor the chase, top‑scoring with a gritty 55, and Mitchell Santner added a useful 31, but wickets fell at regular intervals, and the innings folded after 41 overs.

For India, the win puts them 2‑0 up in the series, a comfortable lead after a convincing first‑ODI victory. The bowlers will be thrilled with the discipline and the low total, while the New Zealand side will have to regroup ahead of the next match.

Fans on both sides were treated to a classic contest – a handful of big hits, a few nervous moments, and a reminder that in cricket, the swing of the ball can change the entire narrative in a single over.