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176 dot balls, 134 all out! India bowlers hand New Zealand unwanted home record

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

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New Zealand were dismantled early, collapsing to 29 for 3 inside the powerplay before losing further ground to leave the middle order exposed. A resilient 59-run stand between Daryl Mitchell and Mitchell Santner offered brief resistance before the lower order was swiftly cleared out. Gurnoor Brar delivered an exceptional performance, claiming four wickets to ensure the visitors maintained absolute control throughout the innings.

Key points

  • The total of 134 represents New Zealand's lowest all-out home score against India in ODI…: The total of 134 represents New Zealand's lowest all-out home score against India in ODI history.
  • India's bowlers delivered 176 dot balls to consistently stifle the host nation's scoring…: India's bowlers delivered 176 dot balls to consistently stifle the host nation's scoring opportunities.
  • New Zealand has now registered back-to-back totals under 200 runs during this ODI series.: New Zealand has now registered back-to-back totals under 200 runs during this ODI series.

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India's young bowling attack produced a superb performance to bowl New Zealand out for just 134 in the second ODI in Wellington on Saturday. It was New Zealand's lowest all-out total at home against India in ODI cricket.

Gurnoor Brar led the attack with four wickets, while Auqib Nabi, Anshul Kamboj and Axar Patel also made important contributions. The Indian bowlers used the conditions well and never allowed the New Zealand batters to settle.

Brar (4/30 in 10 overs) troubled the home batters with his pace and bounce. Nabi (2/31 in seven overs) got the ball to move off the pitch, while Kamboj (2/25 in eight overs) continued to bowl with control.

Arshdeep Singh (0/16 in seven overs) was also impressive with the ball. He kept things tight and gave the New Zealand batters very little room to score.

The Indian bowlers bowled as many as 176 dot balls, putting New Zealand under constant pressure.

New Zealand record lowest home total against India

New Zealand's 134 was their lowest all-out total at home against India in ODI cricket.

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