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NZ were all-out for 134 in 2nd ODI [Source - AFP]
It was another poor outing with the bat for New Zealand as India dominated them with the ball in back-to-back ODIs. After restricting them to 185 in Auckland, the visitors bowled them out for just 134 in Wellington.
The two batting collapses have brought back an unwanted record for New Zealand, who have now posted totals below 200 in consecutive ODIs in a bilateral series for the first time in 25 years.
India Hand New Zealand Embarrassing Record After 25 Years
India's bowlers have completely dominated New Zealand in the first two matches of the five-match ODI series. After restricting them to 185 in Auckland, the visitors bowled them out for just 134 in the second ODI in Wellington.
India won the toss and elected to bowl in both matches, and their bowlers justified the decision on each occasion. While New Zealand managed only 185 in the first ODI, India chased down the target comfortably, with Virat Kohli starring with the bat.
The last time New Zealand posted totals below 200 in back-to-back ODIs in a bilateral series was against Sri Lanka in January–February 2001. Sri Lanka restricted them to 181 in Auckland before New Zealand managed 182/9 in Hamilton.
After a gap of 25 years, India have now repeated that unwanted record for New Zealand. Shubman Gill and his bowlers have produced two dominant performances in a row, leaving the hosts with plenty to think about ahead of the remaining matches.
Indian Bowlers Proved Too Hot To Handle For New Zealand At Home
India have made an excellent start to the ODI series, carrying their T20I success into the 50-over format. Unlike the batting dominance in the T20Is, it is the bowlers who have set the tone in the ODIs, leaving New Zealand struggling to find answers at home.
With three matches still remaining, New Zealand will need to address their batting concerns quickly. The hosts cannot afford another collapse if they want to challenge India and turn the series around.
For India, the first two ODIs have been a statement of their bowling strength. Repeating an unwanted 25-year-old record against New Zealand has only added to an already dominant start to the series.
