Gill leads India to 4-wicket win over New Zealand despite rain intervention
· Sports · Indian Express, Times of India
India were reeling at 86/5 before KL Rahul's 26 kept them in the match, with the game called off due to rain and India winning by 4 wickets via the DLS method. New Zealand were bowled out for 135, with Gurnoor Brar taking four wickets for 30 runs in 10 overs. Shubman Gill admitted he thought chasing 135 would be easy but found the Wellington pitch challenging, saying the team lost two extra wickets than desired. India now leads the five-match series 2-0 after winning the first ODI by five wickets.
Why it matters
India's series lead extends to 2-0, boosting their confidence in the ODI format ahead of the remaining matches. Gill's admission about the tricky pitch highlights the growing challenge of adapting to subcontinental conditions abroad.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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