'A pleasure to watch him bat': Pathan hails KL Rahul's composure in tricky chase

KL Rahul anchored India to a narrow four-run victory over New Zealand in a rain-shortened second ODI. While teammates struggled against the hosts' bowling attack, Rahul remained unbeaten on 26 as the match concluded via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method.

Irfan Pathan lauded the wicketkeeper-batter for his poise and technique on challenging foreign pitches. Earlier, India's bowlers dismissed New Zealand for 134, with Gurnoor Brar claiming four wickets and Auqib Nabi, Anshul Kamboj, and Axar Patel taking two each.

Daryl Mitchell top-scored for the hosts with 55 runs. During the chase, Jacob Duffy and Kyle Jamieson reduced India to 47/4 before Shreyas Iyer and Rahul attempted to stabilize the innings.

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