Sun Oct 27 13:13:28 UTC 2024: ## India’s Dominance Ends as New Zealand Claims Series Win

**Pune, India:** India’s remarkable 12-year winning streak came to an abrupt end as New Zealand secured a comprehensive series victory in the second ODI, ending the hosts’ reign as the world’s top-ranked ODI team.

The Kiwis, who were struggling to stay in contention for the World Test Championship final, have suddenly found their momentum, securing two back-to-back victories in India. This unexpected turnaround has given them a strong chance to secure a place in the WTC final.

Meanwhile, India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, expressed disappointment after the loss, stating that he doesn’t want to dwell too much on the defeat.

Despite the loss, India still holds the top spot in the ICC ODI rankings, but New Zealand’s resurgence adds a new dimension to the upcoming WTC final race.

**Elsewhere in the world of cricket:**

* The **India Women’s team** is facing an uphill battle in their match against the **Sixers** needing 185 runs from 35 overs.
* In domestic cricket, **J+K** emerged victorious in their match, while **Gandaki U19s**, **Heat**, and **West Indies** secured wins in their respective matches.

**Other notable results include:**

* **Baroda** leading by 161 runs
* **Tripura** trailing by 390 runs
* **Himachal** trailing by 146 runs
* **Puducherry** trailing by 512 runs
* **Karnataka** trailing by 127 runs
* **Delhi** trailing by 116 runs
* **Chandigarh** trailing by 168 runs
* **Maharashtra** trailing by 13 runs
* **Rajasthan** trailing by 155 runs
* **Uttarakhand** trailing by 84 runs
* **Haryana** trailing by 123 runs
* **Tamil Nadu** trailing by 477 runs
* **Railways** leading by 160 runs
* **Arunachal** trailing by 180 runs
* **Manipur** trailing by 431 runs

**The WTC final race remains tight, with five teams, including Australia, South Africa, and Sri Lanka, still vying for a spot in the championship match.**

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