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Brar's 4-Wicket Spell Shines in Wellington
7 Nov
Summary
- Gurnoor Brar took 4/30, third-best ODI bowling by an Indian in New Zealand.
- His performance dismissed the hosts for 134 in the second ODI.
- India's pace attack showed sustained pressure across both matches.
On November 7, 2026, Gurnoor Brar achieved a career-defining performance in Wellington, securing figures of 4/30 in the second ODI against New Zealand. This exceptional spell placed him third on the all-time list of ODI bowling achievements by Indian bowlers on New Zealand soil, trailing only legends Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath. His efforts were instrumental in dismissing the hosts for a mere 134 in 41 overs.
Brar's four-wicket haul also marked him as the fourth Indian pacer to achieve this feat against New Zealand in an ODI. This follows Arshdeep Singh's 4/70 in the preceding match on November 4, 2026, at Eden Park. Together, these performances underscore the significant pressure exerted by India's pace bowlers throughout the series, with Brar's economical bowling notably effective.
