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Seifert guides New Zealand to consolation win over India in fifth T20I
Tim Seifert’s 93 and Glenn Phillips’ unbeaten 65 sealed a seven-wicket win, while India still clinched the series 3-2.
- On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, India defeated New Zealand by five wickets in a rain-affected first ODI at Eden Park, Auckland, securing a 1-0 series lead in the five-match contest.
- Arshdeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar dominated New Zealand's innings, claiming 7 wickets combined as the hosts were dismissed for 185 runs in 40.2 overs, setting up a manageable chase target.
- Virat Kohli scored 74 off 51 balls, becoming the first batter to reach 13,000 ODI runs while batting at number three. He also registered his 80th ODI half-century on the eve of his 38th birthday.
- Chasing a revised target of 143 under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method, India completed the chase in 22.4 overs with seven balls remaining. Captain Shubman Gill contributed 37, anchoring the successful pursuit alongside Kohli.
- The second ODI is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, in Wellington as India fine-tunes squad combinations ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup and upcoming Test series commitments.
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India win rain-hit second ODI against New Zealand by four runs
WELLINGTON: India’s seam bowlers thrived in helpful conditions for a second straight one-day international as they beat New Zealand by four runs on Saturday to take a 2-0 series lead. New Zealand were unable to defend their total of 134, with wet conditions in Wellington having reduced game two to a maximum 47 overs each and made batting conditions treacherous. India were 113-7 off 26 overs when rain ended play, four runs ahead of the Duckworth-…
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Rain has the last say as India beats New Zealand by 4 runs in the 2nd ODI
India has edged New Zealand by four runs under the Duckworth Lewis System in the second one-day cricket international as rain prevented a more gripping finale. Chasing a paltry 135 for victory in a match reduced to 47 overs per…
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