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IND vs NZ 2nd ODI: New Zealand have defeated India by 7 wickets in the second ODI and have leveled the series at 1-1. Daryl Mitchell slammed an unbeaten 131 as New Zealand chased down 285 in the second ODI to level the three-match series 1-1 against India in Rajkot.

Daryl Mitchell scored an unbeaten knock of 131 runs and also stitched a match-winning partnership with Will Young and helped the visitors level the series with a seven wicket against India in the second ODI. 

Chasing a stiff 285 on a slowish pitch, New Zealand romped home in 47.3 overs with Mitchell anchoring the chase.

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The series-decider will be played in Indore on Sunday.

Earlier, KL Rahul hit a combative 112 to lead India to a competitive 284 for seven.

India were off to a confident start with Rohit Sharma (24) and skipper Shubhman Gil (56) adding 70 runs for the first wicket but Kiwi spinners snatched the momentum with disciplined bowling in middle overs.

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Virat Kohli (23), Ravindra Jadeja (27) got starts but could not convert them into big knocks.

Brief Scores:

India: 284 for 7 in 50 overs. (KL Rahul 112 not out, S Gill 56; Kristian Clarke 3/56).

New Zealand: 286 for 3 in 47.3 overs. (D Mitchell 131 not out, W Young 87; P Krishna 1/49).


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