KL Rahul proved to be a linchpin for India's ODI squad during the encounter against New Zealand. His unbeaten innings was pivotal amidst the early dismissals of his teammates, securing India’s victory through the DLS method. Meanwhile, New Zealand faltered at the crease, setting a modest target, while India's bowlers delivered with precision and vital wickets. Ultimately, India triumphed by a narrow margin of four runs despite challenging match conditions.

India narrowly edged out New Zealand in the second ODI, pushing their series lead to 2-0. Struggling initially, the hosts managed a total of only 134 runs before being dismissed. However, India's bowling duo, Gurnoor Brar and Auqib Nabi, delivered exceptional performances, troubling New Zealand's batsmen. As the series progresses, New Zealand's inconsistent batting raises concerns about their future performances.

India secured a narrow victory against New Zealand by four runs in the second ODI match. The Indian pace attack restricted New Zealand to a mere 134 runs in their innings. After a shaky start, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul helped stabilize India's chase before the rain interruption. The match concluded early due to rain, but India had managed to stay ahead on the DLS par score.