{
  "id": 18630705,
  "title": "IND vs NZ 2nd ODI: India Elect To Bowl First After Winning Toss, Look To Extend Series Lead",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/ind-vs-nz-2nd-odi-india-elect-to-bowl-first-after-winning-toss-look",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T02:46:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/ind-vs-nz-2nd-odi-india-elect-to-bowl-first-after-winning-toss-look-to-extend-series-lead"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India opted to field first after winning the toss in the second ODI against New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday. Captain Shubman Gill decided to send the visitors to bat first, aiming to build upon their winning momentum and extend their lead in the series. The toss was delayed due to rain at Henry Stadium in Wellington. India heads into the match with a 1-0 advantage after clinching a five-wicket victory in the first ODI at Eden Park, Auckland, where New Zealand was dismissed for 185 runs. In their pursuit of the revised target of 143, India's bowlers restricted New Zealand, with Arshdeep Singh taking four wickets, Gurnoor Brar three, and Anshul Kamboj two. New Zealand will look to bounce back and level the series, while India will aim to capitalize on their decision to bowl first and move closer to a commanding advantage in the series.",
  "summary": "India won the toss and elected to bowl first against New Zealand in the second ODI of the five-match series at Hnry Stadium in Wellington on Saturday, November 7. Captain Shubman Gill decided to field first as the visitors look to continue their winning momentum and extend their lead in the series. IND vs NZ 2nd ODI: Toss Delayed Due To Rain At Hnry Stadium In Wellington #TeamIndia have won the…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}