India Manages Only 113 Runs in Rain-Curtailed ODI Against New Zealand
· Sports · Times of India, NDTV Sports, Sportstar
India managed a modest 113 runs in a rain-curtailed second ODI against New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday. Kyle Jamieson and the New Zealand bowling attack exploited a testing pitch, putting pressure on India's top order with sustained short-pitched bowling. Captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill fell cheaply as the batting lineup struggled against the bounce. The team management sent Axar Patel in at No. 5 ahead of KL Rahul, a tactical move that drew scrutiny as Patel was dismissed while attempting to counter the short deliveries. Rahul remained unbeaten and handled the bounce with ease while wickets tumbled around him.
Why it matters
The batting collapse raises questions about India's middle-order selection and adaptability on seaming foreign pitches ahead of upcoming series.
Read the original report — Times of India
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