IND vs NZ: Most runs & wickets after 2nd ODI, Rajkot
(Courtesy : BCCI)
The IND vz NZ, 2nd ODI, took place at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on January 14.
New Zealand made a great comeback in the second ODI against Indian Cricket Team in Rajkot on Wednesday, January 14. The visitors defeated the hosts by seven wickets to level the series 1-1 after two games. Having been outplayed in the first clash by four wickets, they left no stone unturned to chase down the 285-run target set by India.
Opting to field first after winning the toss, New Zealand did not allow the Men in Blue to dominate with the bat like in the last game. Key Indian batters like Rohit Sharma (24), Virat Kohli (23), and Shreyas Iyer (8) could not go big.
However, Shubman Gill and KL Rahul executed a stunning show, storming a fifty and a century respectively. Rahul, who was unbeaten in the previous game, hammered an unbeaten 112 runs off 92 deliveries, hitting 11 fours and one six in the process. For New Zealand, Kristian Clarke clinched a three-wicket haul, while four other bowlers got one scalp each.
In the chase, the Black Caps lost their openers cheaply as Devon Conway and Henry Nicholls got out for 16 and 10, respectively. However, Will Young and Daryl Mitchell ensured a victory for the visitors like a walk in the park. Registering a brilliant fifty, Young scored 87 runs while Mitchell hit an unbeaten 131 runs to drive the team to victory by seven wickets.
IND vs NZ ODI Series 2026: Most runs
With his stunning century, Daryl Michell has displaced Virat Kohli from the top spot and has become the leading run-scorer with 215 runs. KL Rahul and Kohli follow next, while Shubman Gill and Will Young take the fourth and fifth spots respectivley.
Top 5 leading run-scorers of the IND vs NZ three-match ODI series 2026
- Daryl Mitchell (NZ)– 215 runs
- KL Rahul (IND) – 141 runs
- Virat Kohli (IND)– 116 runs
- Shubman Gill (IND) – 112 runs
- Will Young (NZ)– 99 runs
IND vs NZ ODI Series 2026: Most wickets
With five wickets, Kyle Jamieson is the leading wicket-taker in IND vs NZ ODI series. Kristian Clarke follows him with four wickets. With three wickets each, Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana are the next bowlers in the list. Mohammed Siraj languish at the last place with two scalps.
Top 5 leading wicket-takers of the IND vs NZ three-match ODI series 2026:
- Kyle Jamieson (NZ) – 5 wickets
- Kristian Clarke (NZ)- 4 wickets
- Prasidh Krishna (IND) – 3 wickets
- Harshit Rana (IND) – 3 wickets
- Mohammed Siraj (IND) – 2 wickets
Who won the second IND vs NZ ODI?
New Zealand defeated India by seven wickets in the encounter.
Who is the leading run-scorer in the IND vs NZ ODI series?
New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell (215 runs) is the leading run-scorer in the IND vs NZ ODI series.
Who is the leading wicket-taker in the IND vs NZ ODI series?
New Zealand’s Kyle Jamieson (5 wickets) is the leading wicket-taker in the ODI series.
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