Rain‑Shortened Wellington ODI Ends in India Victory via D/L Method

A rain‑affected one‑day international at Henry Stadium in Wellington saw India emerge as winners by four runs after the Duckworth‑Lewis method was applied. Gurunur Barar was the standout bowler, claiming four wickets for just 30 runs.

The New Zealand side could only muster 134 runs in 41 overs before the weather forced a reduction. India’s chase was halted at 113 for 7 after 26 overs, but the D/L formula adjusted the target and awarded the match to the visitors.

Barar, who previously took three wickets for 44 runs in the series opener, praised the New Zealand pitches for their extra bounce and pace, which complemented his height and high‑velocity style. He explained that the conditions allowed him to bowl on his preferred hard length, mixing back‑of‑length deliveries with well‑timed bouncers.

The victory added another win to India’s overseas record and highlighted the importance of adapting to varying pitch characteristics across continents.