# India beats New Zealand in rain-affected ODI

> India edges New Zealand by four runs via DLS after rain interrupts chase.
- Title: India beats New Zealand in rain-affected ODI · Sportstar
- Summary: India edges New Zealand by four runs via DLS after rain interrupts chase. India beat New Zealand by four runs using DLS method in rain-affected ODI to take…
- Keywords: india, new zealand, dls method, odi, rain, wellington, gurnoor brar, shreyas iyer, kl rahul, Sportstar
- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/india-vs-new-zealand-2nd-odi-dls-win-match-report-gurnoor-brar-batting-collapse-news/article71678021.ece
- Author: Reuters
- Published: 2026-11-07T10:53:25+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: india, new zealand, dls method, odi, rain, wellington, gurnoor brar, shreyas iyer, kl rahul, sports
## India's chase begins
India stumbled early in the chase of 135.
## Pacers dominate New Zealand
Gurnoor Brar picked four for 30 in his 10-over spell to help reduce New Zealand to 134.
## Rain halts match
Rain halted play with visitors on 113-7, needing 22 runs for victory.
## India takes 2-0 lead
India beat New Zealand by four runs via DLS method to take 2-0 lead in five-match series.
## Key takeaway

India beat New Zealand by four runs using DLS method in rain-affected ODI to take 2-0 lead in five-match series.