NZ vs IND 2nd ODI Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XIs

NZ vs IND 2nd ODI, Cricket Tips: Team India recorded a clinical win in the first game of the five-match ODI series against New Zealand. They won by five wickets and took a 1-0 lead in the five-match ODI series. Virat Kohli produced another match-winning knock in the chase.

He scored a 35-ball fifty and finished with 74 off 51 balls. The Indian bowling unit stood tall, and the pacers took nine wickets among them. India will be confident going into the second game in Wellington.

The second ODI will kick off at 7:30 AM IST on Saturday at Hnry Stadium. New Zealand will be aiming to make a comeback with a win to level the series. They know the conditions but need to address their batting issue.

NZ vs IND: Match Details

• Date: November 7, 2026 (Saturday)
• Time: 7:30 AM IST
• Venue: Hnry Stadium, Wellington

NZ vs IND: Live Streaming Details

Indian fans can watch the live action of the game on the Sony Sports Networks. Fans can watch the game on the Sony LIV app or website.

NZ vs IND: Head-to-Head in ODIs

• Total Matches: 124
• New Zealand: 52
• India: 64
• No-result: 8

NZ vs IND: Ground Pitch Report

Hnry Stadium has a batting-friendly wicket in the T20I series. But the wicket for the second ODI might be in favor of bowlers. The overcast conditions will aid the fast bowlers, and the toss will be important. Bowling first will be an advantage here.

NZ vs IND: Predicted XIs

New Zealand: Tim Seifert, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Nathan Smith, Mitch Santner (c),  Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy, Blair Tickner

India: Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Mohammed Siraj, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh

NZ vs IND: Player to Watch Out For

Probable Best Batter

Virat Kohli displayed what he can do on these wickets. He will be India's biggest weapon in the game. For New Zealand, Daryl Mitchell will be the key. He has excellent numbers against India.

Probable Best Bowler

Arshdeep Singh and Jacob Duffy bowled well in the first game. They used the conditions well and were excellent.

Today Match Prediction: India have the momentum, and they will start the second ODI as favorites.

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Disclaimer: The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.