2nd ODI: India beat New Zealand by six wickets, level series 1-1

India beat New Zealand by six wickets in a must-win game and level three-match series 1-1 here on Wednesday.

Paceman Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3/45) led an inspired Indian bowling effort to restrict New Zealand to a modest 230 for nine. Later, Shikhar Dhawan (68 off 84 balls) and Dinesh Karthik (64 not out off 92) struck timely half-centuries, enabling the hosts to complete the chase in 46 overs.

The series decider will be played in Kanpur on October 29.