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    2nd ODI: India eye series clincher in Rajkot as New Zealand look to bounce back (Preview)
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    India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI Preview: Gill’s Men Eye Series Win in Rajkot

    By IANS News January 13, 2026 • 21:11 PM View: 782

    Following a narrow four-wicket win in the series opener at Vadodara, India will now face New Zealand in Rajkot to try to clinch the series by taking an unbeatable lead in the three-match series. The two sides will lock horns at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, a typically batting-friendly surface, where the BlackCaps will aim to level the series while the hosts will aim to grab a 2-0 lead.

    India's playing XI for the second ODI will witness at least one change after Washington Sundar was ruled out of the remainder of the series following an injury. The all-rounder was replaced by Ayush Badoni in the squad as the 26-year-old received his maiden ODI call-up. Captain Shubman Gill faces a typical ‘selection dilemma' after several fringe players stepped up under pressure.

    TAGS Niranjan Shah Stadium Washington Sundar Ayush Badoni Captain Shubman Gill Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma Harshit Rana Following Gill Shreyas Iyer Kyle Jamieson KL Rahul Daryl Mitchell PM IST
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