IND vs NZ 2026: India vs New Zealand Highlights & Result – 2nd ODI
New Zealand won the match by seven wickets.
Who won India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI today? — Match result & turning points
New Zealand levelled the three-match ODI series 1-1 with a seven-wicket victory over India on January 14 at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell won the toss and opted to bowl first.
India posted a competitive total of 284/7 in their allotted 50 overs. Shubman Gill scored 56 off 53 balls, while KL Rahul anchored the innings with an unbeaten 112 off 92 deliveries to lead the scoring for the hosts. For New Zealand, Kristian Clarke was the standout bowler, picking up 3/56 in his eight-over spell.
In reply, New Zealand chased down the target comfortably, reaching 286/3 in 47.3 overs. Will Young laid a solid foundation with 87 off 98 balls, before Daryl Mitchell took charge with a match-winning unbeaten knock of 131 off 117 deliveries to guide the visitors home. From the Indian bowling attack, three bowlers managed to pick up one wicket each.
Top batting performances of the match — Daryl Mitchell
New Zealand middle-order batter Daryl Mitchell played a match-winning unbeaten knock of 131 off 117 balls, which included 11 fours and two sixes. He was involved in a crucial 162-run partnership off 152 balls for the third wicket and later added an unbeaten 78-run stand off 57 balls for the fourth wicket to seal the game for his side.
Top bowling performances of the match - Kristian Clarke
Kristian Clarke was the standout bowler in the second ODI against India. He returned figures of 3/56 from his eight overs at an economy rate of 7.00. The pacer dismissed the crucial wickets of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer, tightening New Zealand’s grip on the Indian batting innings.
Records Broken and Major Milestones Achieved
- This was New Zealand’s first ODI win against India after eight consecutive defeats since 2023.
- It was also New Zealand’s highest successful run chase in India, surpassing their previous best of 283 against England in Ahmedabad.
- KL Rahul registered his eighth ODI century, his second against New Zealand, third while batting at No. 5 or lower, and third as a wicketkeeper.
- Shubman Gill recorded his fifth 50-plus score in seven ODI innings against New Zealand in India.
- Virat Kohli (1,757* runs) became India’s highest run-scorer against New Zealand in ODIs, overtaking Sachin Tendulkar (1,750 runs).
Who was the Player of the Match?
Daryl Mitchell was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 131-run knock. In his last four ODI innings against India, Mitchell has scored three centuries and one half-century. He also formed two crucial partnerships with Will Young and Glenn Phillips to guide New Zealand to victory.
What is the next match?
India will take on New Zealand in the third ODI of the three-match series on Sunday, January 18 in Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore.
Download Our App