IND vs NZ, 2nd ODI: KL Rahul Takes India To 284/7 After Mid-Overs Slump
14 Jan 2026 5:20 PM IST14 Jan 2026 5:20 PM IST
India are leading the three-match series 1-0
India's KL Rahul celebrates after scoring a century during the second One Day International cricket match between India and New Zealand in Rajkot, India. (AP Photo)
Rajkot: KL Rahul hit a combative 112 to lead India to a competitive 284 for seven in the second ODI against New Zealand on a slow pitch, here Wednesday.
Invited to bat, India were off to a confident start with Rohit Sharma (24) and skipper Shubhman Gil (56) adding 70 runs for the first wicket but Kiwi spinners snatched the momentum with disciplined bowling in middle overs.
Virat Kohli (23), Ravindra Jadeja (27) got starts but could not convert them into big knocks. Nitish Kumar Reddy hit a 21-ball 20.
India are leading the three-match series 1-0.
Brief Scores:
India: 284 for 7 in 50 overs. (KL Rahul 112 not out, S Gill 56; Kristian Clarke 3/56).
( Source : PTI )
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