India win rain-hit ODI by four runs, 113/7 collapse sparks tactical questions

India defeated New Zealand by four runs under the Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-hit ODI in Wellington. New Zealand were bowled out for 134, while India reached 113/7 in 26 overs to secure a 2-0 series lead

Wellington: India defeated New Zealand by four runs under the Duckworth-Lewis method following a rain stoppage here on Saturday.

India were 113/7 in 26 overs and needed 22 runs from 66 balls when play was called off.

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Batting first, New Zealand were bowled out for 134 following a disastrous outing in rainy Wellington, with Gurnoor Brar picking up four wickets for 30 runs in 10 overs. Daryl Mitchell top-scored for New Zealand with a sedate 55 off 104 balls.

India won the first ODI of the five-match series by five wickets and now lead the series 2-0.