New Zealand were bowled out for 134 in 41 overs at Hnry Stadium in Wellington on November 7, 2026, their lowest ODI total against India at home. India won the second ODI by 4 runs under the DLS Method and lead the five-match series 2-0.
New Zealand's 134: A New Low at Home Against India
Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to field first. India's bowlers used the conditions well and dismissed the hosts well inside 50 overs.
The total of 134 broke a mark that had stood for 32 years. The previous lowest home total against India was 142, set in Auckland in 1994.
| Metric | Value |
|---|
| New Zealand total | 134 all out |
| Overs faced | 41 |
| Previous home low vs India | 142 (Auckland, 1994) |
| Years the old mark stood | 32 |
| Result | India won by 4 runs (DLS) |
| Series status | India lead 2-0 |
Bowling Analysis: A Shared Workload
India's attack took all 10 wickets across four bowlers. No single bowler dominated the wicket column, apart from Gurnoor Brar's four.
Gurnoor Brar's Career-Best 4/30
Brar returned a career-best 4/30 and broke through the New Zealand middle order. His four wickets made up 40 percent of the wickets to fall.
Supporting Bowlers
Anshul Kamboj and Axar Patel took 2 wickets each, and Auqib Nabi finished with 2/31. Kamboj's 2/25 was the most economical return among the wicket-takers by runs conceded.
| Bowler | Wickets | Runs Conceded |
|---|
| Gurnoor Brar | 4 | 30 |
| Anshul Kamboj | 2 | 25 |
| Auqib Nabi | 2 | 31 |
| Axar Patel | 2 | Not specified |
New Zealand's Batting: Two Contributors, Little Support
Daryl Mitchell top-scored with 55, and Mitchell Santner added 31. Together they made 86 of the 134 runs, about 64 percent of the total.
That left 48 runs from the rest of the lineup. The lack of partnerships beyond these two was the main reason the innings ended in 41 overs.
| Batter | Runs | Share of Total |
|---|
| Daryl Mitchell | 55 | Approx. 41% |
| Mitchell Santner | 31 | Approx. 23% |
| Rest of lineup | 48 | Approx. 36% |
India's Chase and the DLS Outcome
India reached 113/7 in 26 overs when rain stopped play. The DLS Method was applied, and India were ahead of the revised target of 110, so they were declared winners by 4 runs.
Shreyas Iyer top-scored in the chase with 30. Rohit Sharma helped steady the innings alongside him, though India lost wickets regularly. KL Rahul and Auqib Nabi were at the crease when play was halted.
Kyle Jamieson was the best of the New Zealand bowlers with 3/35. Losing 7 wickets in 26 overs shows the chase was far from comfortable, even against a small target.
| Chase Metric | Value |
|---|
| India score when play stopped | 113/7 |
| Overs bowled | 26 | |
| Revised DLS target | 110 |
| Top scorer | Shreyas Iyer (30) |
| Best New Zealand bowler | Kyle Jamieson (3/35) |
Historical Context: Lowest NZ Totals Against India at Home
The 134 at Wellington now sits at the top of New Zealand's list of lowest home ODI totals against India. The next entries are 157 at Napier in 2019 and 168 in 2003, so the new low is well below earlier marks.
| Score | Venue | Year |
|---|
| 134/10 | Wellington | 2026 |
| 142/10 | Auckland | 1994 |
| 157/10 | Napier | 2019 |
| 168/10 | Wellington | 2003 |
| 185/10 | Auckland | 2026 |
What the Trend Suggests
The new low is 8 runs below the old record of 142. Two entries on the list come from 2026, which points to difficulty for New Zealand's batters in home conditions this series.
Series Outlook
India lead 2-0 with three matches left. Their bowling has been the deciding factor so far, and the Wellington result was secured by disciplined wicket-sharing rather than one spell.
New Zealand's batting depth is the main area to watch. Mitchell and Santner provided 64 percent of the runs at Wellington, which is a heavy dependence on two batters.