{
  "id": 18692131,
  "title": "IND vs NZ 2nd ODI: Rain Drama Hands Team India Thrilling 4-Run Victory Over New Zealand Via DLS Method; Take Unassailable 2-0 Series Lead",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/ind-vs-nz-2nd-odi-rain-drama-hands-team-india-thrilling-4-run-victory",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T10:12:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/ind-vs-nz-2nd-odi-rain-drama-hands-team-india-thrilling-4-run-victory-over-new-zealand-via-dls-method-take-unassailable-2-0-series-lead"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a rain-affected second ODI on November 7, India secured a thrilling four-run victory over New Zealand via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. Following persistent showers that forced play to be called off, India held a crucial advantage over the DLS par score. Batting first, New Zealand collapsed to 134 runs. Daryl Mitchell and Mitchell Santner were the leading contributors with 55 and 31 runs, respectively. However, the Indian bowling attack dominated, preventing New Zealand from posting a competitive total. Gurnoor Brar was the standout Indian performer, claiming four wickets in an impressive spell, while Anshul Kamboj, Auqib Nabi, and Axar Patel each took two wickets as New Zealand's innings ended in 41 overs. Chasing 135, India's start was difficult, with the team losing wickets regularly, dropping to 113/7 after 26 overs when rain interrupted proceedings. Despite hopes of a resumption, the weather didn't allow further play, and the match was eventually called off, confirming India's four-run victory under the DLS method. This dramatic finish marked a significant moment in the second ODI, with India now holding an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.",
  "summary": "India defeated New Zealand by four runs via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in a rain-affected second ODI on Saturday, November 7. The visitors secured a dramatic victory after persistent rain forced the match officials to call off play, with India holding a crucial advantage over the DLS par score. Batting first, New Zealand were bowled out for just 134 runs. Daryl Mitchell was the top…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "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."
}