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KL Rahul wins hearts with special gift for female stadium staff member after India's win vs NZ

India secured a 4-run victory over New Zealand via the DLS method in the second ODI of a five-match series at Hnry Stadium. After winning the toss and bowling first, India's pace attack dismissed the Kiwis for 134 runs, with Gurnoor Brar taking four wickets while Anshul Kamboj, Auqib Nabi, and Axar Patel each claimed two.

Daryl Mitchell scored 55 and Mitchell Santner added 31 for the hosts.

During the chase, India struggled early as Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli fell for 0 and 7 runs respectively. Rohit Sharma scored 23 and Shreyas Iyer made 30, but KL Rahul's unbeaten 26 off 38 balls anchored the finish.

Rahul, named Gamechanger of the Match, gave the phone he received as a prize to a female stadium staff member, who expressed her shock and gratitude for the gift.

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