India vs New Zealand Highlights, 2nd ODI | Jan 14: Daryl Mitchell, Will Young Shine as New Zealand Seal 7-Wicket Win To Level Series 1-1

IND vs NZ 2nd New Zealand tour of India ODI Highlights New Zealand completed a composed chase to defeat India by seven wickets at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot, with 15 balls to spare. Chasing 285, the visitors reached 286/3 in 47.3 overs, levelling the three-match series at 1–1.

New Zealand won the toss and chose to field on a surface that rewarded discipline through the middle overs. India’s innings developed in phases rather than through early dominance, as the top order was kept in check despite a brisk start to the powerplay. The hosts were 57 without loss after ten overs, but wickets at regular intervals prevented a sustained surge.

Shubman Gill’s 56 anchored the early exchanges, yet New Zealand’s bowlers, particularly Kristian Clarke and Michael Bracewell, controlled tempo through the middle. Clarke’s three wickets removed key batters, and Bracewell’s economical spell curtailed scoring options. With India at 118/4 after 23.3 overs, the innings required consolidation rather than acceleration.

That consolidation came through KL Rahul. Batting deep, Rahul compiled 112 not out from 92 balls, guiding India to 284/7. His stand with Ravindra Jadeja and later contributions from Nitish Kumar Reddy allowed India to recover in the final power play, which yielded 85 runs, but the total remained a target that demanded a substantial chase rather than a reckless assault.

New Zealand’s response was measured after early losses. Devon Conway and Henry Nicholls departed inside the first 13 overs, yet Will Young and Daryl Mitchell rebuilt with control rather than haste. Their partnership neutralized any early advantage India hoped to gain, navigating the middle phase while keeping the required rate manageable. Young’s 87 provided stability; Mitchell progressively took command.

Once Young fell at 208, Mitchell ensured there was no late uncertainty. Supported by Glenn Phillips, he completed the pursuit with a blend of placement and power, lifting New Zealand past the target with 15 balls remaining. India’s bowlers found movement in brief spells, but without sustained breakthroughs, the chase remained under New Zealand’s control.

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Toss Winner

The toss went New Zealand’s way, and they immediately decided to field first.

Key Moment

Daryl Mitchell’s unbeaten 131, forged through a decisive middle-overs partnership with Will Young that carried New Zealand from 46/2 to 208/3, removed scoreboard pressure and effectively dictated the chase.

Star Performer / MVP

Daryl Mitchell was Player of the Match for his 131* off 117 balls, a match-defining innings that anchored the chase and ensured New Zealand reached 286/3 with overs to spare.

India vs New Zealand Match Summary

IND vs NZ Playing XI

India:

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna

New Zealand:

Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay (wk), Michael Bracewell (c), Zak Foulkes, Kristian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson, Jayden Lennox

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