New Zealand vs India Highlights 2nd ODI 2026 – New Zealand won by 7 wickets
New Zealand vs India Highlights 2nd ODI 2026 delivered a classic ODI in Indore where Daryl Mitchell outshone KL Rahul to script New Zealand’s highest successful chase in India and square the series with authority.
India looked well placed after KL Rahul’s composed 112 guided them to 284 on a surface that demanded patience. The pitch slowed in the afternoon and spin took grip which made Rahul’s timing and control stand out as wickets fell regularly around him.
New Zealand were tested early at 46 for 2 but the game turned the moment Daryl Mitchell attacked Kuldeep Yadav. Alongside Will Young he rebuilt calmly then accelerated with intent as conditions eased under lights. Their 162 run stand flipped the pressure completely.
Mitchell’s unbeaten 131 was a statement innings blending power and game awareness. Once spin was neutralised India had few answers and New Zealand cruised home with seven wickets in hand to set up a high stakes series decider.
- Player of the Match: Daryl Mitchell-(131*)
New Zealand vs India Highlights 2nd ODI 2026 Overview
Only 45 overs were possible on Day 1 due to weather but England clearly won the day. Root and Brook stayed unbeaten and set up England for a strong position heading into Day 2 of the Ashes finale.
India ODI Squad
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna
New Zealand ODI Squad
Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay, Michael Bracewell, Zak Foulkes, Kristian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson, Jayden Lennox
New Zealand vs India Highlights 2nd ODI 2026 Statistics
- Daryl Mitchell unbeaten 131 match winning knock
- Will Young steady 87 anchors chase
- New Zealand chase 285 with ease
- KL Rahul scores classy 112
- Series level with decider ahead
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Q1. Who was the Player of the Match in the 2nd ODI 2026? A: Daryl Mitchell was New Daryl Mitchell earned Player of the Match for his unbeaten 131.
Q2. How did New Zealand win the 2nd ODI? A: They chased 285 calmly after early losses with Mitchell and Young controlling the middle overs.
Q3. What does this result mean for the series? A: The win levels the series and sets up a decisive final ODI.
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