New Zealand beat India by seven wickets in the second ODI on January 14, 2026, in Rajkot, successfully chasing down India’s total of 284 for 7 to finish at 286 for 3 in 47.3 overs. This became New Zealand’s highest successful run chase in India in ODI cricket.
Daryl Mitchell finished the match with a boundary over the wicketkeeper’s head and scored a brilliant century. He was well supported by Will Young, who made 87, as the pair took the game completely away from India. New Zealand crossed 200 comfortably and finished the chase with ease.
Earlier in the day, India posted 284 for 7 in their 50 overs, largely thanks to KL Rahul’s unbeaten century. India started well with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill putting on a good show. India then lost wickets in the middle overs as Shreyas Iyer and Virat Kohli were dismissed. Rahul then steadied the innings along with Ravindra Jadeja and later with Nitish Kumar Reddy.
KL Rahul Becomes First Indian Wicketkeeper to Score ODI Century Against New Zealand during India vs New Zealand
On January 14, 2026, KL Rahul made history during the India vs New Zealand ODI in Rajkot. In addition to being the first Indian wicketkeeper to score an ODI century in Rajkot, he also became the first Indian to score an ODI century against New Zealand.
Batting at No. 5, KL Rahul scored an unbeaten 112 off 92 balls. His innings included 11 fours and one six, and he scored at a strike rate of 121.74. Rahul came in to bat when India were 115 for 3. Soon after his arrival, Virat Kohli was dismissed for 23, leaving India in a tricky situation. Rahul held the innings together for almost 30 overs and guided the team with a calm and controlled knock.
Rahul reached his eighth ODI century by hitting Kyle Jamieson for a six in the 49th over. He completed his hundred in just 87 balls. He remained not out on 112, once again showing his strength as a finisher in ODIs.
Shubman Gill Scores Back-to-Back Fifties Against New Zealand during India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI
Shubman Gill scored back-to-back half-centuries in the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand. The Indian captain made 56 runs in the second ODI at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Wednesday. He had also scored exactly 56 runs in the first ODI.
India got a strong start as Gill dominated a 70-run opening partnership with Rohit Sharma, who scored 24. Gill reached his half-century with a boundary and celebrated quietly before listening to advice from Virat Kohli. He was dismissed in the 22nd over while trying to pull a short ball from Kyle Jamieson, but the shot resulted in a catch to Daryl Mitchell at mid-wicket.
In the first ODI, Gill scored 56 off 71 balls before getting out during the chase. In the second ODI, his 56 came off just 53 balls and included nine fours and one six. He now has 2,930 ODI runs from 60 matches at an average of 56.34 with a strike rate of 98.85. This was his 17th ODI fifty along with eight centuries.
Daryl Mitchell Hits Third ODI Century Against India during India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI
During the 2nd India vs New Zealand ODI, Daryl Mitchell scored his third ODI century against India while batting at number four. New Zealand were chasing 285 and had lost Devon Conway and Henry Nicholls early, slipping to 46 for 2. Mitchell then steadied the innings with Will Young, adding a 162-run partnership that took the team past 200 runs within 38 overs. Even after Kuldeep Yadav broke the stand, Mitchell went on to complete his century in 96 balls.
This was Mitchell’s third ODI century against India, and no other team has conceded more than two centuries to him. He now has five fifty-plus scores in his last six ODIs against India, which include three centuries. Overall, this was his fifth score of fifty or more in 10 ODI innings against India.
During this innings, Mitchell also crossed 2,500 runs in ODI cricket. He has now scored over 2,500 runs in 58 ODIs at an average of more than 54. His ODI record includes eight centuries and 12 half-centuries. His highest ODI score is 134, which came against India in the 2023 ICC World Cup semi-final.
FAQs
Q. Who won the second ODI between India and New Zealand?
A. New Zealand won the second ODI by seven wickets.
Q. How many ODI centuries does Daryl Mitchell have against India?
A. Daryl Mitchell has three ODI centuries against India.
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