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Gurnoor Brar takes seven wickets as India lead New Zealand ODI series
Gurnoor Brar took four wickets for India in the second one-day international against New Zealand in Wellington.
His career-best figures helped restrict New Zealand to 134, and India won the rain-affected match.
India lead the five-match series 2-0, with Brar taking seven wickets across the first two games.
The fast bowler said Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill advised him after difficult performances in Guwahati and at Lord's.
Those earlier outings were discouraging, but Brar said he learned from them and worked on bowling accurate lengths.
His strong return has made him India's leading wicket-taker in the series so far.
India are due to face New Zealand in the third ODI at Seddon Park in Hamilton on November 10.
Gurnoor Brar has taken seven wickets in two matches to become the leading wicket-taker in India’s ODI series against New Zealand.
His career-best figures of four for 30 in Wellington earned him the Player of the Match award.
India lead the five-match series 2-0 after winning the first two ODIs.
Brar credited Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill with helping him regain confidence and improve.
The reports differ on the margin of India’s Wellington win, describing it as either four runs or four wickets.
- Who
- India fast bowler Gurnoor Brar, supported by senior players Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill.
- What
- Brar took seven wickets in the first two ODIs against New Zealand, helping India lead the series 2-0.
- When
- The second ODI was played on November 7, 2026. The series was ongoing.
- Where
- The first two matches were in Auckland and Wellington, New Zealand.
- Why
- Brar said guidance from senior players and lessons from difficult earlier matches helped him regain confidence.
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Brar conceded 97 runs without taking a wicket in India's ODI against England at Lord's.
Brar conceded 96 runs and took two wickets in India's ODI against the West Indies in Guwahati.
Brar took three wickets for 44 runs as India restricted New Zealand to 185.
Brar took four wickets for 30 runs in Wellington as India beat New Zealand and went 2-0 ahead in the series.
India were scheduled to play New Zealand in the third ODI at Seddon Park in Hamilton.
- Series score
- India lead 2-0 in a five-match ODI series
- Brar's wickets
- 7 in 2 matches
- Wellington figures
- 4 wickets for 30 runs
- Auckland figures
- 3 wickets for 44 runs in 9.2 overs
- Next match
- Seddon Park, Hamilton, November 10
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What people are saying
I had open nets with Virat and Rohit bhai, and they gave me a lot of inputs. Shubman also guided me.
My plan was simple – to hit my lengths and back my skills. Every day is a learning opportunity, and I want to keep improving and adapting.
Backing is very important for every player. There were flat tracks in India, but we were backed there too by the management.
Shubman Gill backs everyone and doesn't judge them by their performances.