The visitors were four runs ahead of the DLS par score when rain ended the match

Last updated: November 07, 2026 | 15:40

India's Gurnoor Brar celebrates New Zealand Glenn Phillips being caught during the 2nd ODI cricket match between New Zealand and India at the Hnry Stadium in Wellington on November 7, 2026. AFP

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-Lewis-Stern par score of 109.

KL Rahul was at the crease on 26 and Auqib Nabi on one, with the pair having done just enough to put the tourists in front.

They require one more win to wrap up the five-match series, heading into game three in Hamilton on…