Shubman Gill-led India eye series triumph over Kiwis in Hamilton
India will look to seal the five-match ODI series against New Zealand in Hamilton, with Shubman Gill’s side holding a commanding 2-0 lead.
09 November, 2026
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India have taken a commanding 2-0 lead in the ongoing five-match ODI series against New Zealand, winning both encounters on Kiwi soil. Having secured a dominant five-wicket victory in the series opener, the Men in Blue followed it up with a thrilling four-run win via the DLS method in the rain-curtailed second ODI.
After bundling out New Zealand for 134 in the second ODI, the Indian batters held their nerves to finish at 113/7 after 26 overs during the revised chase. Shubman Gill and Co. will now take on the Black Caps in Hamilton on November 10, with the third ODI scheduled to begin at 7:30 AM IST.
Leading the way for India, our Titans sensation Gurnoor Brar has emerged as one of the team’s standout performers, claiming seven wickets at an impressive average of 10.57. Brar delivered a sensational spell of 4/30 in his 10 overs, playing a vital role in bowling out the hosts in the second ODI. His outstanding display of fast bowling earned him the Player of the Match award.
So far, the ODI series has been exciting to watch, with the Indian side putting up some brilliant performances with both bat and ball. With that being said, the Shubman Gill-led Indian side will now look to seal an away series victory against New Zealand and make the occasion even more special for fans by delivering a memorable Diwali gift.
A win in Hamilton would see the Men in Blue clinch the five-match ODI series with two games to spare.
New Zealand vs India head-to-head in ODI cricket
India will look to seal the five-match ODI series against New Zealand, having taken a dominant 2-0 lead. The Men in Blue and the Black Caps have faced each other 125 times in ODI cricket, with India holding the advantage in the head-to-head record with 65 wins compared to New Zealand’s 52. One match ended in a tie, while seven ODIs produced no result.
New Zealand vs India ODI series squads
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert, Nathan Smith, Will Young.
The New Zealand vs India ODI series 2026 will be telecast live on Sony Sports Network’s TV channels. Live streaming of the NZ vs IND ODI series 2026 will be available on the SonyLIV app and website.
Milestones to watch out for
Shubman Gill is 250 runs away from completing 4,000 runs in ODI cricket
KL Rahul needs 13 sixes to complete 100 maximums in One Day Internationals.
Rohit Sharma requires 17 maximums to complete 400 sixes in ODI cricket.
Axar Patel is 75 runs away from completing 1000 runs in ODI cricket.
