Read the article of India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI 1988 - New Zealand tour of India 5-match one-day international series of the 2nd ODI match played between New Zealand and India at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack in 12th December 1988.
Spinners shines before An outstanding innings from Navjot Sidhu, who hit fine 67 in 104 minutes, steered India to an easy five-wicket victory over New Zealand and take a 2-0 lead in the second ODI.
New Zealand scored 160-7 in the alloted 45 overs with top scorer by John Wright cracked a 39 off 59-balls including 4-fours.
Evan Gray scored 38 off consuming 80-balls including three boundaries, John Bracewell hit a unbeaten 24 off 28-balls included 2-fours and Andrew Jones 16.
India best bowler by Maninder Singh captured two-wickets for 23-runs in 9-overs including two maidens with economy rate of 2.55, Arshad Ayub, Ajay Sharma, Kris Srikkanth and Kapil Dev each took one-wickets.
India chased 161-5 in 41.3 overs with top scorer by Navjot Sidhu scored 67 off 108-balls, Mohammad Azharuddin hit 32 off 28-balls including 2-sixes & a four.
Kapil Dev scored a unbeaten 27 off 41-balls including one-six & a four and Dilip Vengsarkar 15.
New Zealand best bowler by Willie Watson captured two-wickets, Evan Gray, Chris Kuggeleijn and John Bracewell each took one-wickets.
Navjot Sidhu named Player of the match for his match-winning fine 67 off 108-balls including 2-fours and a six.
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