India beat New Zealand by four runs in rain-affected ODI

India defeated New Zealand by four runs in a rain-affected one-day international on Saturday, taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. The match was reduced to 47 overs per side due to weather conditions.

New Zealand struggled against India's pace attack in Wellington, scoring 134 in 41 overs. The hosts were restricted to a low total as India's bowlers dismantled their batting line-up.

India faced early challenges in their chase, but Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul helped rebuild the innings. Rain interrupted play with India on 113-7, needing 22 runs to win.

New Zealand's seamers made the chase difficult, turning it into a low-scoring contest. Jacob Duffy dismissed Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli in his first two overs, while Kyle Jamieson's disciplined bowling left India at 47-4.

Iyer scored 30 off 46, and Rahul remained unbeaten on 26 off 38 balls, including two fours and two sixes, before rain ended the match. India's pace bowlers had earlier removed New Zealand's top order.

Auqib Nabi took two early wickets for New Zealand, dismissing Tim Seifert and Will Young. Gurnoor Brar later removed Tom Latham and Glenn Phillips with a double-wicket maiden. Daryl Mitchell scored 55, while Mitchell Santner contributed 31.