New Zealand vs. India 2nd ODI live score, win probability and chances of victory in Wellington
India secured a victory against New Zealand in the second ODI match in Wellington, despite a rain-affected game and a challenging start for the Indian batting lineup. The win puts India ahead 2-0 in the five-match series.
Why it matters
This match is a significant event for cricket fans and impacts the standings of the international ODI series between two major cricketing nations.
India looked to press their advantage as they took on New Zealand in the second ODI of the five-match series at the Hnry Stadium, Wellington, on Saturday.
After sealing the T20I series 3-2, India began the ODI campaign on a winning note. In a rain-affected game in Auckland, the visitors won by five wickets via the DLS method.
Indian pacers Arshdeep Singh (4/70) and Gurnoor Brar (3/44) set up the win as they helped dismiss New Zealand for 185 in 40.2 overs. Star batter Virat Kohli then led the charge as India chased down a rain-shortened target of 143 in 22.4 overs.
There was some reprieve for the injury-hit New Zealand side as Matt Henry is set for a return in Wellington.
That's all from Wellington as India win by four runs (D/L method) to go up 2-0 in the series.
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India Beats New Zealand by Four Runs to Secure Series Lead
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