India edge New Zealand in rain-affected Wellington thriller

WicketPulse · 2026-11-07 · Original automated news brief

Pacers from both teams dominated the encounter in Wellington, with India's four-pronged pace attack delivering crucial wickets. Gurnoor Brar took four wickets for 30 runs, while Anshul Kamboj and Auqib Nabi each claimed two. Axar Patel also contributed with two wickets, including the dismissal of Daryl Mitchell.

India's batting struggled against the challenging conditions, with KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, and Rohit Sharma providing vital support. The tourists' total was built on a combination of defensive resilience and timely scoring, ultimately securing a close win against a determined New Zealand side.

Based on verified source reporting. Source: ICC ↗ · Source published 2026-11-07