New Zealand secured a narrow victory over India in the second One Day International (ODI) at Hagley Park, Christchurch. The match ended with a score of 288 for 6, with New Zealand chasing down the target with 12 balls remaining.
New Zealand's openers, Martin Guptill and Colin Munro, set a solid foundation, scoring 108 for the first wicket. India's bowlers, led by Ravindra Jadeja, managed to restrict the run rate, taking three wickets in the middle overs. The hosts lost their last wicket with 15 balls left, leaving the score at 257 for 7.
In the chase, New Zealand's middle order stepped up, with Tom Latham and Henry Nicholls scoring crucial runs. The team managed to cross the target with 12 balls remaining, with Latham hitting the winning runs. The win gives New Zealand a 2-0 series lead.
This follows a strong performance from New Zealand in the first ODI, where they had already taken an early lead. The series is part of a bilateral cricket tour between the two nations, with the matches held in Christchurch. The result highlights New Zealand's consistency in limited-overs cricket and their ability to maintain pressure in crucial moments.
