Wed Jan 14 08:30:00 UTC 2026: ### India Sets 285-Run Target for New Zealand in Second ODI, KL Rahul Scores Century

The Story:

In the second One Day International (ODI) match held in Rajkot, India, India set a target of 285 runs for New Zealand. KL Rahul scored an unbeaten 112 runs off 92 balls, including 11 fours and one six. This century was crucial as India’s top-order batsmen were dismissed early. India finished their innings with 284 runs in 50 overs.

Key Points:

  • KL Rahul scored an unbeaten 112 runs off 92 balls.
  • Rohit Sharma scored 24 runs, Shubman Gill scored 56 runs, Virat Kohli scored 23 runs, Shreyas Iyer scored 8 runs, and Ravindra Jadeja scored 27 runs.
  • Christien Clarke took the most wickets for New Zealand, with three wickets.
  • India leads the three-match ODI series 1-0.
  • In the ICC Men’s Ranking, Virat Kohli has regained the top spot after India’s four-wicket win in the first ODI.
  • The Indian embassy in Tehran issued an advisory for Indian citizens to leave Iran due to the current situation.
  • A train accident in Bangkok, Thailand, has resulted in 28 deaths and 64 injuries.
  • Police in Bahadurgarh, Haryana, arrested four suspects in a gang rape case.
  • Iranian protester Irfan Sultani is at risk of execution.
  • Two nurses in West Bengal have tested positive for the Nipah virus.
  • New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl in the second ODI against India.
  • Seven more bodies were found in the aftermath of a fire in Arki Bazaar, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, bringing the total death toll to 10.
  • US President Donald Trump has warned Iran against executing protesters.
  • US Secretary of State S Jaishankar and US Secretary Marco Rubio held a phone conversation on trade, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation, defense and energy.
  • The US government has issued advisories to US citizens living in Iran to leave the country immediately.
  • Greenland Prime Minister Jens Frederik Nielsen said that if their people were asked to choose, they would choose Denmark over the US.
  • Elon Musk‘s company Starlink is said to have made satellite internet services free for people living in Iran.

Key Takeaways:

  • India’s strong batting performance, led by KL Rahul’s century, has put them in a favorable position in the second ODI against New Zealand.
  • Geopolitical tensions continue to rise, as evidenced by the US warnings to Iran and advisories for citizens to leave the country.
  • Multiple global incidents, from train accidents to gang rapes, highlight the challenges of safety and security worldwide.

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