Ambati Rayudu takes a dig at New Zealand over bowling-friendly pitches after India’s 2nd ODI win

India clinched the second ODI against New Zealand via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method after a rain interruption left four runs to win for Shubman Gill’s side, securing a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. The match was shortened by rain, and India embraced the revised target as play was paused and the DLS calculation confirmed the result. The win highlighted India’s ability to adapt to disrupted conditions and to close out matches when weather intervenes. In the post-match reaction, former India batsman Ambati Rayudu took a dig at New Zealand over the pitch conditions, suggesting the home surface was bowler-friendly and influencing outcomes. Rayudu’s comments contributed to broader discussion about how venues in New Zealand prepare decks for one-day internationals and whether such surfaces provide an edge to certain teams. The victory gives India a commanding 2-0 lead in the series, with three more ODIs to play. The series has featured tight play and strategic handling of interruptions, and the latest result adds another chapter to India’s early-season form as they head into the remaining fixtures on this tour.