HIGHLIGHTS India vs New Zealand, New Zealand in India 3 ODI Series 2026, 2nd ODI- Result, Scorecard

We are back for the second essay. The umpires are back in the middle and the Indian players can be seen in a huddle as well before taking their places on the field. It will be the duo of Henry Nicholls and Devon Conway to open the innings for New Zealand. Mohammed Siraj will get proceedings underway with the ball. Let's play...

... The Run Chase ...

As seen so far, timing the ball hasn’t been straightforward on this slowish surface, and it could slow down further as the day wears on. A couple of dismissals have already underlined the point that anything not struck cleanly off the middle can quickly turn into trouble. Add to that the fact that no total has ever been successfully chased in the four ODIs played at Rajkot, and the task ahead becomes even more challenging for New Zealand. All in all, it sets up for a delicious second half ahead. Stick around as the chase is on the other side.

A 57-run partnership between Rahul and Nitish then kept the innings afloat for India, with the former scoring a fluent and valiant century as well. And when India needed that final act of acceleration, KL Rahul switched the gears in the final few overs and propelled India to a rather respectable total of 284. Honestly, at one stage, it didn't look achievable at all. Bowling-wise, New Zealand were not at all poor given how inexperienced this bowling lineup may look on paper. If we look at the distribution, interestingly, all the pacers conceded more than run-a-ball, but accounted for the most wickets. Whereas spinners, in their combined effort of 23 overs, were miserly, giving away only 89 runs, sharing just two scalps.

Rohit once again failed to convert his start, but the groundwork had been laid. Gill brought up a classy half-century before Jamieson struck to remove him, forcing India into another rebuilding phase. A prolonged boundary drought followed, almost for ten overs, and Kristian Clarke was rewarded for his discipline. The loss of Iyer and a well-set Kohli saw India slip from 99/1 to 118/4. With the seamers getting the ball to nip around and Bracewell exploiting the turn on offer, and choking the scoring effectively. India were in desperate need of momentum and, more importantly, a way to halt the slide. That stability came through a calm, measured stand between the experienced duo of KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja. The scoring rate never quite took off, hovering under 5s, but the pair did what the situation demanded, stitching together a 73-run partnership to steady the innings before Jadeja departed against the run of play.

It was a watchful start from the Indian openers as they took time to assess conditions. The ball moved around early, with Jamieson bowling two probing maidens and Zakary Foulkes getting the swing to talk. India crawled to just 10 in the first five overs, but anything loose was still put away. Once settled, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill shifted gears smoothly, reeling off a flurry of boundaries. The next five overs yielded 47 runs, and India closed the Powerplay on a healthy 57 without loss.

A fantastic finish with a touch of KLass to this Indian innings. The hosts were pushed under pressure, getting reduced to 118/4, and needed someone to step up. KL Rahul was that man, who averted the crisis once again for his team. New Zealand bowled really well for almost 90 percent of the innings, but their death over bowling is something they won't be too proud of. They conceded 85 runs in the last 10 overs, and India will walk to the sheds carrying the momentum with them. For the positives, though, Jayden Lennox had an outstanding international debut with figures of 1/42 in his ten overs, whereas Michael Bracewell put the breaks in that middle phase.

Zakary Foulkes to KL Rahul, FOUR! A streaky boundary to end the innings but KL Rahul won't mind it one bit. Fuller in length again but wide outside off, Rahul throws his hands at it and gets a thick outside edge that goes between the keeper and short third for a boundary. 12 off the final over and India finish with 284/7 on the board.

Zakary Foulkes to KL Rahul, Very full and outside off, Rahul jams it out to covers and opt against the single.

Zakary Foulkes to KL Rahul, Fuller in length again and outside off, KL Rahul loses his shape as he goes for the big shot and slices it over covers. Devon Conway comes in from the deep but Kyle Jamieson also runs back after it from inside the ring. Conway stops mid way and the ball falls in between the fielders and Rhul even manages to scamper back for the second run.

Zakary Foulkes to KL Rahul, FOUR! Up and over, that was a poor delivery from Foulkes. Length ball in the slot and around off, that too with mid off inside the ring. KL Rahul walks to the off side and smashes it over mid off for a boundary.

Zakary Foulkes to KL Rahul, A slower delivery, bowled into the pitch and outside off. KL Rahul pre-empts the reverse hit and goes hard at it but fails to connect.

Zakary Foulkes to Mohammed Siraj, A single for Siraj that brings a huge cheer from the crowd. Back of a length and outside off, Siraj hops back and bunts it down towards cover-point, turning the strike over to KL Rahul.

Zakary Foulkes to Mohammed Siraj, WIDE! Back of a length and angled down leg, Siraj looks to tickle it away but misses and a wide is called.

Zakary Foulkes to bowl the final over of the innings? Or will it be Kristian Clarke? The former. 8-0-55-1 so far.

Kyle Jamieson to KL Rahul, SIX! HUNDRED FOR KL RAHUL! Off just 87 balls. What a way to bring it up as well and that's his 8th century in ODIs. Kyle Jamieson misses his mark again and serves a full toss on middle. Rahul hangs back, gets under it and nails it over long on for a biggie. India's crisis man comes up clutch once again.

Kyle Jamieson to KL Rahul, Another low full toss, angled into the legs, Rahul hangs back and flicks it way wide of deep mid-wicket and picks up two more runs.

Kyle Jamieson to KL Rahul, That's nicely bowled by Kyle. Lands the yorker perfectly at the base of the off stump and Rahul gets an inside edge onto the pads, with the ball rolling away into the off side. Another dot ball.

Kyle Jamieson to KL Rahul, A wide yorker again from Jamieson, seemed more like a low full toss but it dips late. KL Rahul looks to angle it away past short third but misses.

Kyle Jamieson to KL Rahul, Full and straight, Rahul clears the front leg and pummels it down the ground. The long on fielder cuts it off to his left as the batters pick up two runs.

Kyle Jamieson to KL Rahul, FOUR! That's why KL Rahul didn't want the single. Full-pitched delivery outside off, a bit too much width on offer. Rahul backs away and smashes it up and over covers for a boundary. He moves into the 90s now.

Penultimate over coming up. The last 4 overs have gone for only 24 runs. Kyle Jamieson (9-2-56-1) to bowl the 49th over.

Jayden Lennox to Mohammed Siraj, Good-looking shot from Siraj and he wants the single but KL Rahul isn't interested. Tossed up on middle, heaved away towards cow corner for a dot ball. Jayden Lennox finishes his spell with figures of - 10-0-42-1.

Jayden Lennox to KL Rahul, Very full again and outside off, jammed out square through the off side for a single.

Jayden Lennox to KL Rahul, Fired in full and straight, KL Rahul clears the front leg and jams the low full toss to the right of the bowler and Lennox makes a good stop as well.

Jayden Lennox to Mohammed Siraj, Flatter one on middle and leg, Mohammed Siraj tucks it 'round the corner on the leg side and picks up a single.

Mohammed Siraj walks in at number 9.

Jayden Lennox to Harshit Rana, OUT! CAUGHT! A maiden international wicket for Jayden Lennox and he's deserved it as well. Nicely tossed up, on off but not quite full enough. Harshit Rana leans on to get under it and lofts it down to long off but without any real timing. Michael Bracewell comes in from the deep and takes a good low catch in front of him. Lennox toiled hard throughout the innings and now gets a wicket in his final over.

280 is looking a bit too far now and KL Rahul will look to keep strike with him as much as possible.

Jayden Lennox to Harshit Rana, WIDE! Very full and wide outside off, Harshit Rana backs away and leaves the ball alone for a wide.

Jayden Lennox to Harshit Rana, Quicker one on off and slides right on. Harshit Rana hangs back to cut but is late and edges it down to short third.

Zakary Foulkes to KL Rahul, FOUR! A boundary after 17 balls and KL Rahul ends the over in style. Slower again, but full and in the slot around off. Rahul waits well before leaning on and powering it through extra cover for a boundary.

Zakary Foulkes to Harshit Rana, Another slower ball, on a good length and around off. Rana hangs back and pushes it out in front of mid off, picking up a quick single.

Zakary Foulkes to KL Rahul, Foulkes nails the straight yorker now, bowling it on off stump. Rahul digs it out to covers and the 250 IS UP FOR INDIA.

Zakary Foulkes to Harshit Rana, Another slower short ball, outside off, Harshit Rana laces the pull but hits it flat and on the bounce to deep mid-wicket for a single.

The 57-run partnership has been broken, and this couldn't have come at a more opportune time for New Zealand. Harshit Rana walks to the crease at number 8. Was a useful hand in the first ODI with the bat, but can he repeat that once again? Let's wait and see...

Zakary Foulkes to Nitish Kumar Reddy, OUT! CAUGHT! Cleverly bowled by Zakary Foulkes and Glenn Phillips isn't going to drop that. A slower bumper from Foulkes, banged in over off stump and around shoulder height. Nitish Kumar Reddy looks to pull off the back foot but the ball has gone very soft and NKR doesn't get the required power. Ends up lofting it down to the lone fielder in the deep at the mid-wicket fence and Phillips pouches it safely inside the ropes. NKR departs for 20 (21) and India are now 248/6.

Zakary Foulkes to Nitish Kumar Reddy, WIDE! Another slower one, seemed like a leg cutter and this is sprayed full and beyond the tramline outside off.

Zakary Foulkes to KL Rahul, Back-of-the-hand slower ball, bowled slightly into the pitch and on off. KL Rahul waits back and heaves it but hits it flat and down to long on for a single.

Change in bowling again. Zakary Foulkes (7-0-46-0) is back into the attack, replacing Jayden Lennox.

Kyle Jamieson to KL Rahul, Good finish to the over from Kyle. He lands a yorker just outside off and Rahul can only squeeze it out into the off side for a single. 300 is starting to look out of reach for India, thanks to a couple of tidy overs from the Kiwis.

Kyle Jamieson to KL Rahul, Another full toss from Jamieson on middle, this time it is knee-height. KL Rahul clips it away well to the left of deep square leg and picks up a couple of easy runs.

Kyle Jamieson to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jamieson goes full and lands it in the blockhole around off. Nitish Kumar Reddy hangs deep in the crease and fores it out to deep cover for just one more.

Kyle Jamieson to KL Rahul, Back of a length and over the stumps, slower too. Rahul swivels back and pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

Kyle Jamieson to KL Rahul, Full and on off, ends up being a very low full toss. Rahul digs it out to nowhere.

Kyle Jamieson to KL Rahul, Excellent running. A high full toss on middle, Rahul stays on the back foot and just nudges it away through the gap at mid-wicket. Rahul finds the gap to perfection and picks up two runs as the long on and deep mid-wicket fielders run in and cut it off. 50-RUN STAND COMES UP BETWEEN KL RAHUL AND NITISH!

5 overs left in the innings, and Kyle Jamieson (8-2-49-1) is back on. He replaces Kristian Clarke from this end.

Jayden Lennox to KL Rahul, Nagging length outside off, Rahul checks the drive and just eases it through extra cover for another single. 5 off it, very tidy from Lennox.

Jayden Lennox to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Flighted ball just outside off, this is stroked away by Reddy through extra cover for one more.

Jayden Lennox to KL Rahul, Flatter one on middle, angling in, Rahul stays put and punches it down to the right of long on for a single.

Jayden Lennox to KL Rahul, Good fielding and Rahul is disappointed to have not got that through. Very full and wide outside off, Rahul reaches out and squeezes it to the left of backward point where the fielder makes a sharp diving stop.

Jayden Lennox to KL Rahul, Tossed up, full and on off, Rahul jams the drive back to the bowler.

Jayden Lennox to KL Rahul, Dragged well short and over middle, Rahul rocks back and pulls it wide of deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs. Glenn Phillips tidies up to his left and throws it to the bowler's end. Almost ends up scoring a direct hit and that could have been tight.

Jayden Lennox returns for his final spell. (8-0-34-0) so far for the debutant.

Kristian Clarke to Nitish Kumar Reddy, SIX! Picked up and dispatched, completely ruins the over for Kristian Clarke. Slower ball on off, pitched up right in the slot. NKR stays leg side of the ball and heaves it over cow corner for a biggie. 12 off that over. India eyeing up that 300-run mark now.

Kristian Clarke to KL Rahul, Good length on middle and leg, tucked away through mid-wicket for one more.

Kristian Clarke to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Full and outside off this time, Nitish Kumar Reddy drills the cover drive to deep cover and picks up another single.

Kristian Clarke to KL Rahul, The batters look for two again but won't get it this time. Very full, angled into the legs, KL Rahul flicksit away to the left of deep backward square leg and picks up a single.

Kristian Clarke to KL Rahul, Fuller and straighter, driven firmly and a bit uppishly. The bowler sticks out a right hand in the followthrough but the ball goes wide and down to the left of long on for a couple of runs.

Kristian Clarke to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Slower delivery, on a good length and around middle. Reddy pushes it down to long on and turns the strike over.

Michael Bracewell to KL Rahul, Too full, on leg, KL Rahul flicks it through square leg for a brace.

Michael Bracewell to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Flatter, on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy turns it to mid-wicket for another single.

Michael Bracewell to KL Rahul, Much fuller, on leg, KL Rahul flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arm ball, on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy knocks it through wide of mid off for just a single.

Michael Bracewell to KL Rahul, Nice and full, on middle, KL Rahul flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Michael Bracewell to KL Rahul, FOUR! KL Rahul unfurling the stocks of shots from his armoury now! Much fuller, just outside off, KL Rahul changes his stance and plays a reverse sweep through backward point for a boundary.

Kristian Clarke to KL Rahul, Slower one and it keeps a tad low. KL Rahul fends it to short cover for yet another single.

Kristian Clarke to Nitish Kumar Reddy, A yorker, right into the blockhole, Nitish Kumar Reddy digs it to short cover for a quick single.

Kristian Clarke to KL Rahul, Slower one, outside off, KL Rahul punches it to cover for a single.

Kristian Clarke to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Hard length, on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy knocks it down the ground for a single.

Kristian Clarke to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Nice and full, on leg, Nitish Kumar Reddy flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace. Glenn Phillips throws it towards the keeper, but Nitish Kumar Reddy was quick to get back in time. Excellent running between the wickets.

Kristian Clarke to KL Rahul, Kristian Clarke comes into the attack now. He bowls a fuller one, outside off, KL Rahul drives it through covers for a single.

Michael Bracewell to KL Rahul, Flatter, on off, KL Rahul guides it to backward point for a single.

Michael Bracewell to KL Rahul, Keeps it full again, on middle and leg, KL Rahul nudges it through mid-wicket for a brace.

Michael Bracewell to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Nice and full, on leg, Nitish Kumar Reddy flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Short, on leg, Nitish Kumar Reddy flicks it to mid-wicket.

Michael Bracewell to KL Rahul, Flatter, on off, KL Rahul pushes it to mid off for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Quicker, on middle and leg, Nitish Kumar Reddy turns it to square leg for a single. 200 comes up for India. A bit late than they might have thought. They will look to gear up now.

Kyle Jamieson to KL Rahul, Hard length, on off, KL Rahul eases it to mid off.

Kyle Jamieson to KL Rahul, FOUR! FIFTY FOR KL RAHUL! Off 52 balls. On a length, outside off, KL Rahul creates room for himself and looks to drive it away but gets a thick outside edge. The ball goes through the short third and backward point gap, and races away to the fence behind for a boundary. This is KL Rahul's 21st ODI half century. Barring this shot, he has timed the ball almost perfectly in this innings. India would want its crisis manager to bat till the end and help them post a respectable score.

Kyle Jamieson to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Nice and full, outside off, Nitish Kumar Reddy steers it to backward point for a single.

Kyle Jamieson to KL Rahul, A low full toss, on middle, KL Rahul flicks it to mid on for a single.

Kyle Jamieson to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Back of a length, outside off, Nitish Kumar Reddy guides it to third man for a single.

Kyle Jamieson to KL Rahul, Much fuller, on leg, KL Rahul knocks it down the ground for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Nitish Kumar Reddy, A wicket-maiden over from Michael Bracewell! Arm ball, on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy knocks it back to the bowler.

Michael Bracewell to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Brilliant over so far from Michael Bracewell! Much fuller, on leg, Nitish Kumar Reddy flicks it to mid on.

Michael Bracewell to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Much fuller, on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy pushes it to short cover.

Michael Bracewell to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Flatter, on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy eases it to mid off.

Michael Bracewell to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Short, on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy pushes it to mid off.

A soft, soft dismissal for Ravindra Jadeja! Nitish Kumar Reddy walks in to bat now. India needs something special from him.

Michael Bracewell to Ravindra Jadeja, OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Flatter, on middle and leg, and it bounces a smidge extra. Ravindra Jadeja is neither on the front foot nor does he properly transfer his weight on the back foot. He looks to flick it, but the ball hits the upper part of his bat. It carries back to the left of Michael Bracewell, who dives to his left and takes a good dipping catch. A wicket against the run of play. India are 191/5. Ravindra Jadeja perishes on 27 (44).

Kyle Jamieson to KL Rahul, FOUR! Gloriously driven from KL Rahul! On a length, outside off, KL Rahul leans onto it and drives it with precision through the cover region for a boundary.

Kyle Jamieson to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length, on off, Ravindra Jadeja slaps it through covers for a single.

Kyle Jamieson to Ravindra Jadeja, Hard length, on leg, Ravindra Jadeja looks to flick it but fends it back to the bowler. A stifled appeal from Kyle Jamieson as he thought it was pad first. The reply later shows that there was an inside edge.

Kyle Jamieson to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length, on leg, Ravindra Jadeja flicks it through backward square leg for a brace. This is excellent running between the wickets.

Kyle Jamieson to KL Rahul, On a length, on off, KL Rahul drives it through cover for a single.

Kyle Jamieson to KL Rahul, Slower one, on off, KL Rahul pulls it through wide of mid on for a brace.

Jayden Lennox to KL Rahul, Keeps it full, on off, KL Rahul punches it to cover for a single.

Jayden Lennox to Ravindra Jadeja, Short, on middle and leg, Ravindra Jadeja turns it to backward square leg for a single.

Jayden Lennox to KL Rahul, Flatter, on middle and leg, KL Rahul steers it through cover for a single.

Jayden Lennox to KL Rahul, Nice and full, on off, KL Rahul digs it to the cover fielder.

Jayden Lennox to KL Rahul, FOUR! They need to gear up now! Arm ball, on middle and leg, KL Rahul takes a step forward and drills it down the ground for a boundary.

Jayden Lennox to KL Rahul, Flatter, outside off, KL Rahul cuts it to point.

Zakary Foulkes to Ravindra Jadeja, Slightly fuller, outside off, Jadeja guides it behind to short third. A productive over after a long time for India. 9 runs from it.

Zakary Foulkes to KL Rahul, Stump-to-stump, on a fractionally fuller length, KL Rahul uses his wrists to flick it wide of mid-wicket for a single.

Zakary Foulkes to KL Rahul, Back of a length, around off, KL Rahul plays it on the rise and pushes it gently to extra cover.

Zakary Foulkes to KL Rahul, FOUR! Hit with authority! Touch short, slowish ball on off. KL Rahul pulls it off the back foot to the right of Jayden Lennox at deep backward square leg for a cracking boundary.  KL Rahul moves into 30s!

Zakary Foulkes to KL Rahul, Short and outside off, dabbed off the back foot to point.

Zakary Foulkes to KL Rahul, FOUR! Good effort from Conway, but goes in vain. A KLassy stroke from Rahul nonetheless. Short and outside off. KL Rahul gets on the toes and nails the square cut to perfection, slicing it through point. Devon Conway from deep cover runs to his right and slides across, goes feet first, stretching his left leg, and tries to kick the ball inside the field of play, but his effort goes wasted as the ball squirrels away and kisses the boundary cushions. Four runs added to the tally. 50-RUN PARTNERSHIP COMES UP BETWEEN RAHUL AND JADEJA!

Jayden Lennox to Ravindra Jadeja, Fullish delivery, on middle, Ravindra Jadeja shovels it to mid on, but Glenn Phillips shows his acrobatics. Dives to his right and cuts off a possible single.

Jayden Lennox to KL Rahul, Shortish delivery, outside off, steered away through cover-point for one more.

Jayden Lennox to KL Rahul, Overthrows! Too full, on off, KL smothers the spin to the off side and calls Jadeja through for a single. Mitchell Hay runs to his right and releases a wide throw at the non-striker's end, as the ball rolls to long on, allowing the opportunity for the batters to steal another run.

Jayden Lennox to Ravindra Jadeja, Very full on this occasion, on the stumps, Jadeja flicks it past Glenn Phillips' left at deep mid-wicket for a single.

Jayden Lennox to Ravindra Jadeja, Touch short, on middle and leg, tucked across to short mid-wicket.

Jayden Lennox to KL Rahul, Short and on off, KL Rahul uses the depth of the crease and pulls it aerially to the left of deep square leg for a single. Devon Conway mops it up in the deep, and keeps the batters down to one.

DRINKS BREAK! New Zealand have pretty much dominated the middle phase of this first innings but after having India at 118/4, Michael Bracewell might have missed a trick by not bringing on Kyle Jamieson for a quick burst and trying to get India 5 or even 6 down. The spinners have bowled really economically but KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja are forging a solid stand out there in the middle. With 34 overs done, we will also see the umpires present the option to the Kiwi skipper of choosing between the two balls currently in play for the remainder of the innings. The pitch looks slow and the ball seems to be scuffed up, which might encourage the bowlers in the final few overs as well. Let's see how the first innings pans out. Bracewell obviously chooses the ball that is more scuffed up and it will be Jayden Lennox to continue.

Zakary Foulkes to KL Rahul, Had to hurry! On a shortish length, aimed at the leg stump. KL Rahul climbs on the ball and tickles it behind to short fine leg for a hasty single. The fielder gets rid of the ball and throws it to the batting end, but misses his shy, allowing Jadeja to skate in safely.

Zakary Foulkes to KL Rahul, Hard-length delivery, around off, punched on the up in thereabouts of cover.

Zakary Foulkes to Ravindra Jadeja, A half-hearted appeal for LBW, but not entertained. Clearly off the inside edge. Full ball, on middle, slanting in, Ravindra Jadeja attempts to flick across the line, but gets a thick inside edge onto the front pad. The ball rolls away to backward point for a single.

Zakary Foulkes to KL Rahul, Hard length, outside off, KL Rahul slices it off the back foot to deep backward point for a single.

Zakary Foulkes to Ravindra Jadeja, Length-delivery, on middle and leg, Ravindra Jadeja tucks it through mid-wicket and mid on for a single.

Zakary Foulkes to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! Jadeja gets it through! Short from Zakary, rising at the rib height of the batter, angling in. Ravindra Jadeja stands tall on the toes to deal with the bounce and unleashes the pull shot, beating short fine leg to his right for a boundary.

Jayden Lennox to Ravindra Jadeja, Dropped short, on the leg stump, Ravindra Jadeja gently tucks it through wide square leg, in front of square, for another solo. 35 balls since the last boundary for India!

Jayden Lennox to KL Rahul, Arm ball, on a length, drifting on middle. KL Rahul hangs back and punches it between cover and point for one more.

Jayden Lennox to Ravindra Jadeja, Fractionally full, on middle, Ravindra Jadeja nudges it to the left of mid-wicket for a quick single. 150 UP FOR INDIA!

Jayden Lennox to Ravindra Jadeja, Attacks the stumps, spins in from off, Ravindra Jadeja gets across on the front foot and tucks it to mid-wicket.

Jayden Lennox to Ravindra Jadeja, Off break, full and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja hangs back and bunts it to the bowler's left.

Jayden Lennox to KL Rahul, Into the stumps, full in length, KL Rahul backs away as the ball skids through and steers it past point for a single.

Will we see a change from both ends? Michael Bracewell has bowled 7 overs for just 18 runs so far, but he decides to take a break and in comes the left-arm spinner. Jayden Lennox (5-0-18-0) is back on.

Zakary Foulkes to Ravindra Jadeja, Loose from Jadeja! Zakary hurls it outside off, on a nagging length, Ravindra Jadeja does not get to the pitch of the ball and tries to slice it away from the body, only to get beaten on the outside edge.

Zakary Foulkes to KL Rahul, On a hard length, nipping in and around middle. KL Rahul rides the bounce and eases it through cover-point for an easy single. The partnership is worth 30 runs now.

Zakary Foulkes to Ravindra Jadeja, Full and slowish delivery on middle, Ravindra Jadeja covers the line and works it along the ground to long on for a single.

Zakary Foulkes to KL Rahul, Full and straight, on the pads, KL Rahul attempts the flick, but closes the bat face early, resulting in a leading edge. The ball rolls down to long on for a single.

Zakary Foulkes to KL Rahul, Back of a length, staying low and cutting back in off middle. KL Rahul does not read the pace, tries to pull it off the back foot, but gets a thick under edge onto the back thigh as the ball trickles to backward point.

Zakary Foulkes to Ravindra Jadeja, Overpitched delivery, on off, angling in, Ravindra Jadeja carves it off the inner half to mid on and rushes off for a single. The mid-wicket fielder dives and underflicks the throw to the bowling end, but misses his shy.

Michael Bracewell to KL Rahul, Too full on the legs, KL Rahul clips it to square leg with soft hands. What a spell this has been from Michael Bracewell. His figures read 7-0-18-0 so far.

Michael Bracewell to Ravindra Jadeja, Short and sliding onto the pads, Jadeja tucks it off the back foot to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Ravindra Jadeja, From around the stump, this is full and on off, Jadeja drives it back to Michael.

Michael Bracewell to KL Rahul, Drags the length, at the stumps, turning in. KL Rahul nudges it through backward square leg for a single.

Michael Bracewell to KL Rahul, Flat on a length, punched back to the bowler.

Michael Bracewell to KL Rahul, Nice and full, on middle, pushed back to the bowler.

Excellent phase of 10 overs for New Zealand. They have managed to choke the scoring, conceding just 20/2 in this 21-30 over period. This partnership between Rahul and Jadeja is of utmost importance from India's pov for posting a challenging total. Looking at how the pitch is playing, even 250-260 looks like a good score here.

Glenn Phillips to Ravindra Jadeja, Fractionally short and just outside off, Jadeja makes room to cut but ends up chopping it down behind point.

Glenn Phillips to KL Rahul, Flatter again, on the pads, tucked away neatly through mid-wicket for a single.

Glenn Phillips to Ravindra Jadeja, Oh, that didn't look too far away from the short mid-wicket fielder. Full and flat on middle, Ravindra Jadeja leans on and punches it uppishly to the right of that catching fielder but it is wide enough and goes down to long on for a single.

Glenn Phillips to KL Rahul, Full and straight, from over the wicket, Rahul flicks it down to deep mid-wicket for another single.

Glenn Phillips to KL Rahul, On a good length and on off, sliding it across from around the stumps. Rahul presses back and punches it out to covers.

Glenn Phillips to Ravindra Jadeja, Full and darted into middle and leg, Jadeja takes the front leg out and jams it through mid on for a run.

Michael Bracewell to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted again and just outside off, Ravindra Jadeja leans on to drive but the ball dips ad stop on him and he ends up skewing it over the vacant cover-point region for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up, nice and full, a tad slower. Jadeja leans on to defend.

Michael Bracewell to KL Rahul, Tossed up around middle, KL Rahul advances and hits it hard down to long on for a single.

Michael Bracewell to KL Rahul, Fuller and drifted into the legs, this is clipped away firmly but straight to the fielder at square leg.

Michael Bracewell to KL Rahul, Flighted delivery on off and middle, turning in, Rahul leans on and pushes it down to short mid on.

Michael Bracewell to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up, full and around off, Jadeja leans on and shovels it through mid on for a single.

Glenn Phillips to KL Rahul, Phillips comes over the wicket now to Rahul and bowls it flatter around off. Rahul rocks back to defend. Also, the fielder threw the ball back to the keeper, but he bounced it right in the middle of a used pitch and umpire Richard Illingworth is having none of it.

Glenn Phillips to Ravindra Jadeja, Full again, flighted up, Jadeja leans on and forces the drive to long on for a single.

Glenn Phillips to Ravindra Jadeja, Flatter trajectory, darted in at the stumps, Jadeja stays back and pushes it back to the bowler.

Glenn Phillips to Ravindra Jadeja, A bit fuller and around middle, Jadeja works it wide of mid-wicket but can't get it past thr infield.

Glenn Phillips to KL Rahul, On a dragged length and on middle, Rahul hops back and works it through square leg for a single.

Glenn Phillips to KL Rahul, FOUR! KL Rahul breaks the shackles and after 63 balls, India get a boundary. Tossed up from around the wicket, bowling it outside off. Rahul uses his feet to step out and converts it into a half volley, driving it past the diving extra cover fielder for a boundary.

Michael Bracewell to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up, on a nagging length and around off. Jadeja drives it away, but can't get it through the square cover region.

Michael Bracewell to KL Rahul, Flatter again, a touch full and around off. KL Rahul hangs back and taps it to the right of the backward point fielder and picks up a quick single.

Michael Bracewell to KL Rahul, Flatter one, on a good length and around off, Rahul gets behind the line and punches it back to the bowler.

Michael Bracewell to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted ball, full and outside off, Jadeja leans across and tucks it to wide mid on for one more.

Michael Bracewell to KL Rahul, Dropped short and outside off, Rahul rocks back and cuts it uppishly to sweeper cover and turns the strike over.

Michael Bracewell to Ravindra Jadeja, Bracewell holds it back a touch and floats it on off and middle. Jadeja pushes it to the left of the bowler and gets it past the dive from Bracewell for a single down to long on.

Glenn Phillips to Ravindra Jadeja, Full and straight, worked away into the vacant space at mid-wicket for a single. Glenn Phillips starts off with a tidy over, 3 off it.

Glenn Phillips to Ravindra Jadeja, Flatter delivery around off, turns away a bit, Jadeja dabs it down towards short third.

Glenn Phillips to Ravindra Jadeja, Lobbed up, full and around middle and leg. Jadeja leans on and blocks it right under the eyes.

Glenn Phillips to KL Rahul, Short and around off, Rahul has all the time in the world to back away, and he punches it through cover-point for one more.

Glenn Phillips to Ravindra Jadeja, Phillips drags the length back and bowls it just outside off. Jadeja goes back in the crease and taps it wide of point for a single.

Glenn Phillips to Ravindra Jadeja, Nicely flighted delivery, on a nagging length around off and middle. Jadeja blocks it back into the turf.

Halfway through the first innings. New Zealand have the upper hand right now as they have conceded only 10 runs in the last 5 overs and have managed to pick a couple of wickets as well. The highest score in the first innings at Rajkot is 352, but this doesn't look like a belter of a batting wicket by any means. Spin in tandem now. Here's Glenn Phillips into the attack, replacing Kristian Clarke.

Michael Bracewell to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted ball on off, Ravindra Jadeja leans forward and just checks the shot, punching it down to long off for a single. Bracewell has just conceded 9 runs in his 4 overs so far.

Michael Bracewell to Ravindra Jadeja, Nicely tossed up around off, not all that full and Jadeja lunges forward to defend.

Michael Bracewell to Ravindra Jadeja, Similar line and length, Jadeja leans on to smother the spin and nudges it across to mid-wicket.

Michael Bracewell to Ravindra Jadeja, Full again and on off, Jadeja lunges and works it across to mid-wicket. Another dot.

Michael Bracewell to Ravindra Jadeja, A loopy delivery, landing full on off, Jadeja toe-ends it across to the leg side.

Michael Bracewell to KL Rahul, Tossed up on middle, Rahul comes forward and eases it down to long on for a single.

Will Jamieson get an over or two now? Considering the kind of pressure Kristian and Bracewell have been able to build? Not for now. The New Zealand skipper to continue. 3-0-7-0 are Michael Bracewell's figures so far.

Kristian Clarke to KL Rahul, Clarke goes full and straight and looks to slide one through the gate. Rahul drives it firmly to the left of mid on where the fielder makes a sharp diving stop and keeps it down to a single.

Kristian Clarke to KL Rahul, On a good length, tight line on off and it jags back in as well. Rahul looks to drive it straight, but gets it more off the inner half of the blade and back to the bowler.

Kristian Clarke to Ravindra Jadeja, Clarke comes around the wicket to the left-hander and bowls it short and wide outside off. Ravindra Jadeja gets on his toes and taps it down to deep point for a single.

A three-for for Kristian Clarke and it's a well-deserved one as well. New Zealand will aim to keep the squeeze going with two relatively fresh batters on naught. Ravindra Jadeja walks out to the crease at number 6.

Kristian Clarke to Virat Kohli, OUT! BOWLED'EM! The dot-ball pressure has got to Virat Kohli, and Kristian Clarke is turning the game on its head. Clarke lands this one on that in-between length and bowls it in the channel. Kohli hangs back and looks to guide it away but the ball is too close to the body and even nips in a bit. Kohli ends up chopping it back onto the stumps and makes a mess of the wood behind. First time in 6 ODI innings that Kohli has been dismissed for a score of below 50, and he has to walk back after making 23 (29). Clarke gets his third wicket and New Zealand are on a roll right now.

Kristian Clarke to Virat Kohli, Good-looking shot but straight to the fielder. Fuller in length and outside off, Virat Kohli plays a signature cover drive but finds the fielder at short cover.

Kristian Clarke to Virat Kohli, On a fuller length, just drifts down leg, Kohli misses the flick and the ball brushes the pads before going behind to the keeper.

Excellent control shown by the Kiwi bowlers in the last few overs. Just 6/1 in the last 18 balls for India. And 16.4 was the last occasion when the hosts scored their last boundary.

Michael Bracewell to KL Rahul, Another tight over, just 1 off it. Full and straight, driven towards mid on for a fourth consecutive dot ball.

Michael Bracewell to KL Rahul, Oh, that could have easily gone back onto the stumps. Flatter delivery on off, darts back in with the arm. Rahul backs away to cut but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

Michael Bracewell to KL Rahul, On a dragged length and at the stumps, Rahul nudges it down towards mid on but the short mid-wicket fielder cuts it off quickly to his left.

Michael Bracewell to KL Rahul, Quicker through the air, pushed through a bit fuller and around off, Rahul leans on and just about manages to push it back to the bowler.

Michael Bracewell to Virat Kohli, Tossed up again, very full and on the stumps, Kohli drive it straight back past the bowler and to the left of long on for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, on a nagging length and around off. Kohli leans on and pushes it to the left of the bowler.

Kristian Clarke to Virat Kohli, Pitched up full and straight, Virat Kohli plays a whippy drive through mid on and picks up a single.

Kristian Clarke to Virat Kohli, Back of a length and in the channel, Kohli presses back and opens the bat face to dab it down in front of point.

As per the protocols, the physio rushes out to conduct a mandatory concussion test for KL Rahul. But he is fine to continue.

Kristian Clarke to KL Rahul, Oh, that's pinged KL Rahul right on the badge on the helmet. Unexpected bounce for Kristian Clarke and the ball might have hit the seam. This is dg in short over middle at around 128 kph and just skids through. Rahul looks to pull but gets hurried and gets it off the helmet down to fine leg for a leg bye. A mandatory concussion check will now follow as well.

Wicket number two for Kristian Clarke and New Zealand have two wickets within five overs. KL Rahul walks in at number 5.

Kristian Clarke to Shreyas Iyer, OUT! CAUGHT! Straight to Michael Bracewell again, and just like Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer has thrown his wicket away. But that's good pressure from Kristian Clarke, building up those dot balls and forcing the error. This is bowled on a good length around off, Iyer gets forward to play the lofted drive, but the ball stops on him, and he ends up chipping it straight to mid off. Bracewell stays crouched down and reverse-cups it with ease. India are now 115/3 as Iyer departs for 8 (17).

Kristian Clarke to Shreyas Iyer, Good change-up from Clarke. A well-directed bumper over middle, Iyer sways his head away from the line of the ball.

Kristian Clarke to Virat Kohli, Hard length on off, Kohli stands tall and punches it on the up, hitting it square through covers for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Shreyas Iyer, A string of four dots to end the over. Flighted ball, in and around off, Shreyas Iyer leans on to defend.

Michael Bracewell to Shreyas Iyer, Bracewell drags the length back again and pushes it through around off. Iyer plays it late but straight down to short third.

Michael Bracewell to Shreyas Iyer, A lot more flight by Bracewell, tossing it full around off. Iyer leans on to block.

Michael Bracewell to Shreyas Iyer, Pushed through flatter and around off, Shreyas Iyer stays on the back foot and punches it out to cover-point.

Michael Bracewell to Virat Kohli, Short again, this time on middle, Kohli goes deep in the crease and hoicks it towards deep mid-wicket for one more.

Michael Bracewell to Shreyas Iyer, On a shorter length and around off, Iyer rocks back and jabs it away wide of the point region and picks up a single in the deep.

Another decent phase for the hosts, but the Kiwis won't be too displeased either. India managed to score 55/2 in this 11-20 over phase. Michael Bracewell (1-0-4-0) to continue.

Kristian Clarke to Shreyas Iyer, Back of a length, on leg, Shreyas Iyer tugs it to square leg for a single.

Kristian Clarke to Virat Kohli, Nice and full, on off, Virat Kohli knocks it down the ground for a single.

Kristian Clarke to Virat Kohli, Wide! Sways it down the leg side, Virat Kohli looks to flick it but misses.

Kristian Clarke to Virat Kohli, On a length, on middle, Virat Kohli tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Kristian Clarke to Shreyas Iyer, Full, on the stumps, Shreyas Iyer flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Kristian Clarke to Virat Kohli, Much fuller, on off, Virat Kohli knocks it to mid off. Michael Bracewell has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. An overthrow allows the batters to collect a single. That was a needless throw.

Kristian Clarke to Shreyas Iyer, Kristian Clarke comes back into the attack now. He bowls a fuller one, on off, Shreyas Iyer flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Shreyas Iyer, Arm ball, full and around off, Shreyas Iyer turns it to wide of mid on for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Shreyas Iyer, Slower one, on off, Shreyas Iyer flicks it to mid on.

Michael Bracewell to Virat Kohli, Nice and full, on leg, Virat Kohli helps it to short fine leg for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Shreyas Iyer, Keeps it short, on off, Shreyas Iyer tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Shreyas Iyer, Short, on off, Shreyas Iyer pushes it to mid on.

Michael Bracewell to Virat Kohli, Spin from both ends now! Michael Bracewell comes into the attack and bowls a quicker one, on leg, Virat Kohli flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Jayden Lennox to Virat Kohli, Flatter, on off, Virat Kohli flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Jayden Lennox to Virat Kohli, Full, on off, Virat Kohli eases it to the left of the bowler.

Jayden Lennox to Virat Kohli, Flatter, on off, Virat Kohli eases it to cover.

Jayden Lennox to Virat Kohli, Short, on off, Virat Kohli punches it to cover.

Jayden Lennox to Shreyas Iyer, Quicker, on leg, Shreyas Iyer fends it to mid on for a single.

Jayden Lennox to Shreyas Iyer, Flatter, on middle, Shreyas Iyer pushes it back to the bowler.

Kyle Jamieson to Shreyas Iyer, Short, on middle, Shreyas Iyer tugs it through square leg for a single. 100 UP FOR INDIA!

Drinks! Brilliant captaincy from Michael Bracewell. Bringing Kyle Jamieson back into the attack was a smart move, and that has worked successfully for the Kiwis. A timely wicket for New Zealand. They will look to keep on picking wickets and put the Indian batters under pressure. India will have to start again, and they will look to stitch another gritty stand. Let's see how it pans out. Shreyas Iyer walks in to bat now.

Kyle Jamieson to Shubman Gill, OUT! TAKEN! Kyle Jamieson strikes, as he breaks the budding 29-run partnership. Back of a length, on middle, Shubman Gill stays back and looks to pull it, but has to fetch it from an uncomfortable height. He doesn't connect or control it well. The ball goes straight and flatly into the hands of Daryl Mitchell at short mid-wicket. A timely wicket for New Zealand as Shubman Gill was up to press the ante. 56 in the first ODI, and 56 (53) this time around as well from the Indian skipper. India are 99/2.

Kyle Jamieson to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Brilliant from Shubman Gill! That was a glorious drive. He is looking in excellent form. Much fuller, on off, Shubman Gill leans on and cracks a drive through the gap at mid off and cover for a boundary.

Kyle Jamieson to Virat Kohli, Length again, on middle, Virat Kohli flicks it to square leg for a single.

Kyle Jamieson to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Wonderful placement from Virat Kohli! On a length, on middle and leg, Virat Kohli uses the pace of the ball and clips it through backward square leg for a boundary.

Kyle Jamieson to Virat Kohli, Hard length, on off, Virat Kohli pushes it to cover.

Jayden Lennox to Virat Kohli, Flatter, on leg, Virat Kohli turns it to square leg for a single.

Jayden Lennox to Shubman Gill, Short, on off, Shubman Gill punches it through extra cover for a single.

Jayden Lennox to Shubman Gill, Nice and full, on off, Shubman Gill pushes it to the mid off fielder.

Jayden Lennox to Shubman Gill, Flatter, on leg, Shubman Gill flicks it to mid-wicket.

Jayden Lennox to Shubman Gill, Short, on off, Shubman Gill cuts it to the point fielder.

Jayden Lennox to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, on off, Virat Kohli drives it to cover for a single.

Kyle Jamieson to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Finds the gap he was looking for! Much fuller, outside off, Shubman Gill reaches out to it and creams it through cover for a boundary. FIFTY comes up for the Indian skipper. Off just 47 balls. Back-to-back fifties for Shubman Gill. He gets his 17th ODI half century. Started off a bit slowly today, but has paced his innings beautifully since then.

Kyle Jamieson to Shubman Gill, Make it five dots! On a length, on off, Shubman Gill eases it to the point fielder. This is good bowling.

Kyle Jamieson to Shubman Gill, Touch fuller, outside off, Shubman Gill cuts it to the point fielder. Four dots in a row now.

Kyle Jamieson to Shubman Gill, On a length, on off, Shubman Gill punches it to the cover fielder.

Kyle Jamieson to Shubman Gill, Oh! Back of a length, on off, Shubman Gill looks to flick it but gets an inside edge. The ball just misses the top of middle and rolls towards the left of the keeper. Dot.

Kyle Jamieson to Shubman Gill, Kyle Jamieson comes back into the attack. He keeps it full, on off, Shubman Gill pushes it to the point fielder.

Jayden Lennox to Shubman Gill, Flatter, on leg, Shubman Gill turns it to wide of mid on for a single.

Jayden Lennox to Shubman Gill, Arm ball, full and around off. Shubman Gill pushes it back to the bowler.

Jayden Lennox to Virat Kohli, Flatter, on off, Virat Kohli eases it through mid off for one.

Jayden Lennox to Virat Kohli, Too full, on off, Virat Kohli digs it back to the bowler.

Jayden Lennox to Shubman Gill, Nice and full, on off, Shubman Gill pushes it through mid off for one more.

Jayden Lennox to Virat Kohli, Much fuller, on leg, Virat Kohli knocks it down the ground for a single.

Kristian Clarke to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Shubman Gill continues to shine! Much fuller, outside off, Shubman Gill stays in his crease and creams it through covers. The fielder makes an attempt to stop the boundary near the fence but fails to do so.

Kristian Clarke to Virat Kohli, Much fuller, on leg, Virat Kohli flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Kristian Clarke to Virat Kohli, Back of a length, outside off, Virat Kohli leaves it alone.

Kristian Clarke to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Virat Kohli is up and running with a boundary! On a length, outside off, Virat Kohli leans on and cracks a drive through the cover region for a magnificent boundary.

Rohit Sharma bites the dust and New Zealand manages to break this gritty stand. The crowd erupts as Virat Kohli walks in to bat now.

Kristian Clarke to Rohit Sharma, OUT! CAUGHT! Kristian Clarke gets the much-needed breakthrough. On a length, on off, with a hint of inward movement. Rohit Sharma dances down the track and looks to loft it, but gets it off the toe end of his bat. The ball is sliced off the blade and sails towards deep cover. Will Young moves a bit to his right from the deep point region and completes the catch. Sharma knew it straightaway that he was in trouble. Yet another start cut short for Rohit as he falls for 24 (38). India are 70/1.

Kristian Clarke to Rohit Sharma, Kristian Clarke lands it full, on middle, Rohit Sharma flicks it to the mid on fielder.

Jayden Lennox to Rohit Sharma, Nice and full, on off, Rohit Sharma pushes it through cover for a single. Excellent start so far from the Indian openers.

Jayden Lennox to Rohit Sharma, Slower one this time, on off, Rohit Sharma blocks it to mid off.

Jayden Lennox to Rohit Sharma, Flatter, on middle, Rohit Sharma turns it to the fielder at mid-wicket.

Jayden Lennox to Shubman Gill, Full again, on leg, Shubman Gill knocks it down the ground for a single.

Jayden Lennox to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Finds the gap! This is excellent placement from Gill. Much fuller, outside off, Shubman Gill picks it well and creams it through covers for a boundary.

Jayden Lennox to Rohit Sharma, Keeps it full, on off, Rohit Sharma pushes it through cover for a single.

Kristian Clarke to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Trademark Shubman Gill shot! On a length, on middle, Shubman Gill stays back in his crease and pulls it through mid-wicket. The fielder dives to his right near the fence but fails to stop the boundary.

Kristian Clarke to Shubman Gill, Nagging length, on middle, Shubman Gill blocks it back to the bowler.

Kristian Clarke to Shubman Gill, Much fuller, on off, Shubman Gill pushes it to the mid off fielder.

Kristian Clarke to Rohit Sharma, Hard length, just outside off, Rohit Sharma punches it awkwardly towards backward point for a single.

Kristian Clarke to Shubman Gill, Nice and full, outside off, Shubman Gill leans on and drives it towards deep cover for a single.

Kristian Clarke to Shubman Gill, Back of a length, on middle and leg, Shubman Gill stands tall and blocks it back to the bowler.

Done with the first 10 overs. It is time for Powerplay 2 and this phase will last till the 40th over. New Zealand will be allowed a couple of extra fielders outside the inner ring now.

Jayden Lennox to Rohit Sharma, Drops it full and outside off, Rohit gets on the front foot and drives it back to the bowler. Good start for Lennox! Just a couple of runs from his first over on debut. India end the first Powerplay with 57/0 on the board.

Jayden Lennox to Rohit Sharma, Tossed up nicely, full and around off, Rohit draws the front foot out and works it straight to mid off.

Jayden Lennox to Rohit Sharma, Pushed through, full and on the stumps, Rohit walks forward a bit and flicks it to mid-wicket.

Jayden Lennox to Rohit Sharma, WIDE! Arm ball that slides way down leg, on a fuller length. Rohit misses his sweep. Wide given.

Jayden Lennox to Rohit Sharma, Overpitched on middle, Rohit Sharma pushes it straight back at the bowler. Lennox tries to stop it to his left on the follow-through, but parries it behind. The batters look for a single, but the mid off fielder is quick to cut it off to his right.

Jayden Lennox to Rohit Sharma, Arm ball, full and on middle, Rohit Sharma gets forward and drives it back to Lennox.

Jayden Lennox to Shubman Gill, Starts from around the stump. Full and sliding down leg, Shubman Gill jabs it away to deep square leg for a single.

Jayden Lennox now comes into the attack. Let's see how his first over in international cricket goes.

Kristian Clarke to Rohit Sharma, Gets away with it, does Clarke! Full and slightly outside off, nibbling away a shy bit. Rohit Sharma lines up to launch it downtown, but the ball leaves the batter after pitching and beats his outside edge. Still, 12 runs off the over. 37 runs off the last 3 overs for the hosts.

Kristian Clarke to Rohit Sharma, Uh, oh! No Ball for overstepping! Pitched up, full and outside off, driven off the front foot to mid off. FREE HIT coming up...

Kristian Clarke to Shubman Gill, Hard length, on top of the sticks, Shubman Gill tucks this through wide mid on for a single. Rohit is keen to pinch in the second, but Gill screams to send him back.

Kristian Clarke to Shubman Gill, FOUR! All class! Just outside off on a slightly fuller length. Shubman Gill square cuts it past the backward point fielder for a cracking boundary. 50 COMES UP FOR INDIA IN 8.4 OVERS!

Kristian Clarke to Shubman Gill, Nice and full, around off, Gill laces it down to mid off.

Kristian Clarke to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Top shot and placement from the Indian captain! In-between length, nipping back in, Shubman Gill gets on top of the bounce and wrists it through the short fine leg and square leg gap for a boundary. Didn't try to hit it too hard, just used the pace and angle to his benefit.

Kristian Clarke to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length, on top of middle, Rohit rides the bounce and nudges it through square leg for a single.

Kristian Clarke to Rohit Sharma, WIDE! A loosener to start with! Way down leg, short in length. Rohit Sharma gets inside the line to leave. Wide called.

Bowling change? Yes, indeed. Kristian Clarke comes in to replace Kyle Jamieson.

Zakary Foulkes to Shubman Gill, SIX! Goes all the way! Zakary errs in line and length. This is short and going down leg. Shubman Gill uses his wrists and helps it aerially with the pull shot, parking it behind deep fine leg for a biggie. India motoring along well now.

Zakary Foulkes to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Crrrrunched! Zakary Foulkes offers a lot of width, outside off and full in length. Shubman Gill cashes on it and slices it over backward point for a boundary.

Zakary Foulkes to Shubman Gill, On a back of a length, on top of off, Gill plays it on the rise and eases it back to the bowler.

Zakary Foulkes to Rohit Sharma, Skiddy delivery, stays low on the bounce on off, Rohit Sharma is flummoxed by the lack of bounce, but jams his bat in front and the ball rolls off the inner half of the bat to square leg for a quick single.

Zakary Foulkes to Shubman Gill, Spots Gill advancing down the track, and Zakary slants it outside leg, on a good length, cramping the Indian skipper for room. Gill runs it down to long on for a single.

Zakary Foulkes to Shubman Gill, Shapes in onto the pads, on a length. Shubman wrists it behind to the short fine leg fielder.

After a watchful start, the Indian openers are looking very comfortable now and the scoring rate is starting to shoot up. It will be Zakary Foulkes to continue for now but the Kiwis might think about a bowling change soon.

Kyle Jamieson to Rohit Sharma, Hard length, outside off, Rohit lets it arrive and steers it to the point region. A productive over for India, this. 13 runs off it.

Kyle Jamieson to Rohit Sharma, Rises up from a length, around off, Rohit climbs on the bounce and dabs it to short third.

Kyle Jamieson to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Off the edge! Full, nipping away from off, Rohit Sharma strides forward to push it to the off side, in front of square, but gets a healthy outside edge and the ball races away, to the left of short third to hugs the fence behind.

Kyle Jamieson to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Bread and butter for Rohit! Banged short, outside off. Rohit Sharma rises with the bounce and uppercuts it over backward point for a boundary. The runs have started to flow for India now.

Kyle Jamieson to Rohit Sharma, On a length, drifting onto the pads, Rohit flicks it to deep square leg. The man from deep fine leg runs across to his left, and dives to cut it off, and saves two runs for his team. 10/10 for the effort.

Kyle Jamieson to Shubman Gill, Touch full at 133.2 kph, on middle and leg, Shubman Gill presses forward and flicks it to the right of mid-wicket. The fielder, Jayden Lennox, fumbles on the dive, and the ball loses its steam after being deflected off his fingertips. It slows into the outfield on its way to the ropes, but the mid-wicket fielder sprints and mops it up. Three taken.

Zakary Foulkes to Rohit Sharma, Too full and outside off, carved away to the point fielder.

Zakary Foulkes to Rohit Sharma, Full and nips back in from middle. Rohit Sharma tries to push at the delivery and chips it to the left of the bowler.

Zakary Foulkes to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! That's a lovely-looking stroke! Much fuller from Foulkes, just outside off. Rohit Sharma gets on the front foot, hits it through the line and lofts it handsomely over cover for another boundary.

Zakary Foulkes to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length, skidding through, on off. Rohit Sharma negotiates well and stabs it to backward point.

Zakary Foulkes to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, outside off, eased to point.

Zakary Foulkes to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! A loose ball and gets punished! Wide on off, on a hard length, asking for trouble and Rohit throws his bat at it. Square cuts it off the back foot, beating backward point to his left and the ball races away to the fence.

Kyle Jamieson to Shubman Gill, Swings away on a fuller length, outside off. Shubman Gill attempts the flick it across the line, but gets a thick inside edge onto the front pad before the ball rolls back to the bowler. 3-2-4-0 are Kyle Jamieson's figures so far.

Kyle Jamieson to Shubman Gill, WIDE! Too straight and slanting down leg, on a fuller length. Shubman Gill misses the flick and the keeper, Mitchell Hay, dives to his left to gather it.

Kyle Jamieson to Shubman Gill, Slightly fuller, angling in and around off. Shubman Gill shoulders arms.

Kyle Jamieson to Shubman Gill, Short and outside off, Gill lets it be.

Kyle Jamieson to Shubman Gill, WHISKER! Lands it in the corridor of uncertainty, on a hard length. Shubman Gill is sucked into the shot, trying to defend it off the front foot with a straight bat, but the ball straightens enough to zip past the outside edge. Good pace and carry for the tall Jamieson so far.

Kyle Jamieson to Shubman Gill, Full and angling down leg, Shubman Gill wrists it through square leg. The man from deep fine leg runs across to his left and cuts it off before the ropes. Two taken.

Kyle Jamieson to Rohit Sharma, Rohit is finally off the mark after 11 deliveries! Fuller than a length, on the stumps, nipping in. Rohit Sharma flicks it wide of mid on for a quick single.

Zakary Foulkes to Shubman Gill, Around off, on a fullish length, Shubman Gill strides across to the pitch of the ball and cracks the drive, but cannot get it past the cover fielder.

Zakary Foulkes to Shubman Gill, Wide outside off, full in length, Shubman Gill frees his arms to drive it through cover, but the ball stays a tad low and brushes off his bottom edge and rolls behind to the keeper.

Zakary Foulkes to Shubman Gill, Full and cutting back in on off, Shubman Gill leans forward and solidly blocks it to mid off.

Zakary Foulkes to Shubman Gill, Short of a good length, on off, eased out to the point region.

Zakary Foulkes to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Beats the wall! Width offered, outside off, on a good length, nipping away. Shubman Gill slashes hard and beats the diving Glenn Phillips at backward point, to his left, for a boundary. The first four of the match.

Zakary Foulkes to Shubman Gill, Slants it on middle and leg, on a length, Gill jabs it across to square leg.

Kyle Jamieson to Rohit Sharma, BEAUTY! Angles in and then seams away from the off stump, Rohit Sharma is forced to play the line and tries to block, but the ball whistles past his outside edge to beat him all ends up. Rohit will stay on naught. Another maiden over by Kyle Jamieson.

Kyle Jamieson to Rohit Sharma, Pulls the length back a bit, on the stumps, Rohit Sharma uses his wrists to steer the ball to short mid-wicket.

Kyle Jamieson to Rohit Sharma, A tempter! In the channel of off, swinging away, full in length. Rohit Sharma plays inside the line to block off the front foot and the ball zips past the outside edge.

Kyle Jamieson to Shubman Gill, A half hearted appeal for LBW, but the umpire denies. A bit too straight and angling down leg, Shubman Gill tries to flick the full ball, but plays over it and the ball rams into the front pad. It then rolls away to the square leg region and they cross for a leg bye.

Kyle Jamieson to Shubman Gill, No hurry! Fairly outside off at 134.4 kph, on a hard length, nipping away. Shubman Gill prods half forward and decides to let it pass.

Kyle Jamieson to Shubman Gill, Full and shaping away from middle, Shubman Gill tilts forward and flicks it straight to short mid-wicket.

Zakary Foulkes to Rohit Sharma, Curves back in, on off, on a fuller length, Rohit defends it off the front foot to short cover. This has been a solid start for New Zealand.

Zakary Foulkes to Shubman Gill, There's the first run! At 130.9 kph, Zakary angles it into the batter, on a back of a length, Shubman Gill plays it late and close to the body, slicing it through backward point for a single to get off the mark.

Zakary Foulkes to Shubman Gill, At 129.4 kph, this is full and outside off, straighter, Shubman Gill walks down the pitch and drives it to mid off.

Zakary Foulkes to Shubman Gill, Nine balls, no run yet! Hard length, on the fourth stump line. Shubman Gill bunts it down the pitch.

Zakary Foulkes to Shubman Gill, Another one that angles in from off, on a length. Shubman Gill plays off the back foot and taps it out to cover.

Zakary Foulkes to Shubman Gill, Generates a bit of inswing at 125.9 kph, around off, on a length. Shubman Gill presses ahead and blocks it to the off side.

Zakary Foulkes to operate from the opposite end.

Kyle Jamieson to Rohit Sharma, On target, is Kyle! Serves it full, around off, Rohit caresses it to the cover-point region with soft hands. Jamieson starts off with a MAIDEN OVER!

Kyle Jamieson to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length, gently shaping away, outside off. Rohit ignores.

Kyle Jamieson to Rohit Sharma, Fuller ball, on off and middle, Rohit presses forward and eases it to mid off.

Kyle Jamieson to Rohit Sharma, Outside off, on a hard length, moving away. Rohit Sharma lets it be.

Kyle Jamieson to Rohit Sharma, A huge appeal for LBW, but not entertained. Going down leg? Michael Bracewell thinks so, and Jamieson too, doesn't look that convinced. New Zealand opt against the review. On a fuller length, angling toward the leg stump line, going down further. Rohit misses the flick, and wears it on the front pad.

Kyle Jamieson to Rohit Sharma, On the money! Gets the ball to swing away, outside off, on a good length. Rohit Sharma prods forward to defend, but gets a bit of an inside edge and the ball rolls away, deflecting off the back leg.

All in readiness for the game to begin. A glorious afternoon on what is a festive day in many parts of India, and out walk the two umpires. The Black Caps form a huddle before striding out to the field of play. It will be the pairing of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill to open the innings for India. Kyle Jamieson has the new ball in hand and he is raring to go. A couple of slips in play to begin with. Let's go...

Shreyas Iyer is having a chat with the broadcasters. He says he is not trying to do anything extra and is trusting his instincts. Adds that the more time he spends practising in the nets, the better he feels when it comes to match situations. He explains that he only looks to attack when the ball is in his scoring areas and adds that there are no doubts in his mind at the moment. Reflecting on the previous game, he admits he was too focused on taking singles, which slowed his reactions, and that’s a mindset he wants to move away from going forward. Speaking about batting alongside Virat Kohli, Iyer describes their communication as always being light-hearted, but notes that they make a conscious effort to give themselves a bit of time at the crease together before shifting gears and going for shots and boundaries.

New Zealand (Playing XI) - Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay (WK), Michael Bracewell (C), Zakary Foulkes, Kristian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson, and Jayden Lennox (ON ODI DEBUT) (In for Adithya Ashok).

India (Playing XI) - Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (C), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy (In for Washington Sundar), Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna.

Shubman Gill, the skipper of India, says that they would have batted considering their last few games here. He adds that he was feeling confident in the last game and it is always good to contribute for the team. Adds that how they came back in the middle overs in the last game was good to watch. Ends by saying that Washington Sundar misses out due to his injury and Nitish Kumar Reddy replaces him.

New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell says they have decided to bowl first, noting that the surface looks a good one to bat on. He adds that if dew sets in later in the evening, it should make batting easier under lights. Bracewell feels his side fought hard till the very end in the previous game and believes the late wickets gave them a chance of pulling things back. Looking ahead, he says the focus will be on striking in the middle overs and putting the Indian batting line-up under pressure. On playing in front of big crowds, he says it is a great challenge. He notes that the conditions are different for them, with around 40,000 fans in the stadium passionately backing the home team, but adds that the side is up for it. He also confirms one change to the XI, with Jayden Lennox coming in to make his ODI debut.

TOSS - Up goes the flip of the coin and it lands in favor of New Zealand. Michael Bracewell opts to BOWL first.

With the series on the line, the stakes couldn't be higher for both sides. Will India’s lower middle order step up again to clinch the trophy, or will the Black Caps bounce back to force a decider? Sit back and relax as we bring you all the latest updates, along with the toss and the team news from this exciting encounter in Rajkot.

New Zealand, however, will not go down without a fight. They posted a competitive total in the first game thanks to Daryl Mitchell's brilliant 84 and a strong start by their openers. Pacer Kyle Jamieson was lethal in the previous match, causing a late collapse, and the visitors will rely on him to unsettle the Indian batters again to keep the series alive.

The spotlight remains firmly on the veteran stars, with Virat Kohli fresh off a sublime 93 and Rohit Sharma looking in good touch at the top. While the batting lineup looks strong, India has been forced to make a change. All-rounder Washington Sundar is out with an injury, opening the door for the squad's new addition, Ayush Badoni. India will be happy to see Harshit Rana perform with the bat but will be hoping that the middle order is able to get them over the line in similar situations in the future.

Welcome to the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot for the second ODI between India and New Zealand! Following a nail-biting finish in Vadodara, the Men in Blue hold a 1-0 lead in this three-match series. The atmosphere is electric as the hosts look to seal the series victory right here in Rajkot.

... MATCH DAY ...

The 3-match ODI series rolls into Rajkot for the second game at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, a venue that does not see international cricket too often after replacing the Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Ground. Only four ODIs have been played here, and the hosts have lost three. It is also a ground where chasing has been a thankless task. Targets of 300-plus have been set three times, and none have been hunted down. In fact, a team batting second is yet to win here. India's win in the first ODI was largely expected against a depleted New Zealand side, but it came with a few nerves. The hosts waited over 20 overs for their first wicket and leaked 88 runs in the final ten, areas they will want to tighten up. Also, the chase followed a similar script. When everything seemed under control with the big names doing the job, the quick loss of Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja and Shreyas Iyer within 13 balls suddenly spiced things up. A handy knock from Harshit Rana and KL Rahul staying till the end ensured India crossed the line. The Black Caps can take confidence from how close they pushed India on their home turf. Batting remains New Zealand's stronger suit, and it will need to shoulder extra responsibility to shield an inexperienced bowling attack. Changes for the visitors look unlikely after just one game. India, however, are forced into one, with Washington Sundar injured and Ayush Badoni added to the squad. Nitish Kumar Reddy appears to be the likely replacement if the hosts maintain the same team composition. With history firmly favouring teams batting first, the toss could once again be crucial. Whether Rajkot sticks to the script or serves a surprise remains to be seen.