India vs. New Zealand is the second match of the five-match ODI series on India’s 2026-27 tour of New Zealand. It is played today, Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Hnry Stadium (also called Sky Stadium or Wellington Regional Stadium) in Wellington. India lead the series 1-0 after winning the rain-hit first ODI in Auckland by five wickets (DLS method). New Zealand were bowled out for 185, and India chased a revised target of 143 in 32 overs, with Virat Kohli scoring 74 off 51 balls. The Black Caps now need to level the series, but they are without Devon Conway, who has been ruled out of the series with a concussion. Rain is also a big threat in Wellington today.
India Tour of New Zealand 2026 – 2nd ODI Match Details
Event: India tour of New Zealand 2026-27
Match: New Zealand vs. India, 2nd ODI (NZ vs IND)
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM NZDT / 7:30 AM IST / 7:00 AM PKT / 2:00 AM GMT
Venue: Hnry Stadium (Sky Stadium), Wellington, New Zealand
Match Type: Day/Night, 50 overs per side
Series Score: India lead 1-0
Captains: Mitchell Santner (New Zealand), Shubman Gill (India)
Toss: Delayed due to rain (umpires inspecting the ground)
Live Streaming & Live Score Info
| Region | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| India (TV) | Sony Sports Network | Live telecast |
| India (Streaming) | Sony LIV | Online streaming from 7:30 AM IST |
I could not confirm the official broadcasters for Pakistan, New Zealand or other countries, so please check your local sports channel or app. Ball-by-ball live scores are available on ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz, Sofascore and BCCI.tv. If you are traveling outside your home country, use a VPN (e.g. NordVPN or Norton VPN) to connect to your home country’s server and access your local broadcaster.
Why This Match Matters
India can go 2-0 up: A win in Wellington would give India a strong lead in the five-match series, and they would then need just one more win to seal it.
New Zealand must hit back: The Black Caps were bowled out for 185 in 40.2 overs in Auckland. A second defeat would put them under serious pressure at home.
Injury trouble for New Zealand: Devon Conway is out of the series after a concussion (he collided with Matt Henry in training), and Nick Kelly has been called up. Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman were already ruled out, so the batting is stretched.
India’s young pace attack: Arshdeep Singh took 4 wickets and Gurnoor Brar took 3 in the first ODI. Mohammed Siraj has joined the squad and could replace Auqib Nabi.
The rain factor: Rain disrupted the first ODI (about an hour and 40 minutes lost), and there is a 60% chance of rain around match time with heavy cloud cover. The toss is already delayed.
Betting Odds & Prediction
I could not find reliable betting odds, so none are listed here. Predictions are mixed:
- One preview says India look the safer bet, though not by a mile, because they lead 1-0 and Kohli is in great touch.
- Another prediction model picks New Zealand, with Daryl Mitchell as Player of the Match.
Smart Pick: Wellington’s conditions should help fast bowlers, so a low-scoring match is likely. The average first-innings total here is 233 and the second-innings total is 199.
Pitch & Weather Update
Venue: Hnry Stadium (Sky Stadium), Wellington
Pitch: Expected to favour fast bowlers with extra bounce and seam movement. At this ground the straight boundaries are longer and the square boundaries are shorter, so pacers need to adjust their lengths.
Weather: A 60% chance of rain in the first half of the day and 55% in the second half, with almost full cloud cover. Rain forced both teams to cancel or move training on Friday. Expect interruptions, possible overs reduction and DLS calculations.
Current Form: India
India lead the series after a clinical bowling display in Auckland.
- 1st ODI (Nov 4): India won by 5 wickets (DLS). New Zealand 185 all out, India chased 143 in 32 overs with 56 balls to spare
- Virat Kohli scored 74 off 51 balls, and Shubman Gill and Kohli shared a 113-run stand for the second wicket after Rohit Sharma fell early
- Arshdeep Singh 4 wickets, Gurnoor Brar 3 wickets
- T20I series in New Zealand: India won 3-2
- Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel both fell to the short ball, and Rohit Sharma is still looking for a big score
India Squad (key names): Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj, Auqib Nabi
Current Form: New Zealand
New Zealand have lost the first ODI and the T20I series, and they are short of batters.
- 1st ODI (Nov 4): Lost by 5 wickets (DLS), bowled out for 185 in 40.2 overs
- T20I series vs India: Lost 3-2
- Jan 2026 ODI series in India: Won 2-1 (including a 41-run win in the last match)
- Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman are all out
New Zealand Squad (key names): Mitchell Santner (c), Will Young, Tim Seifert, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Nick Kelly (replacement), Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Blair Tickner
Head-to-Head Summary (ODIs)
| Metric | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 124 |
| India Wins | 64 |
| New Zealand Wins | 52 |
| Tied | 1 |
| No Result | 7 |
| Latest Match | Nov 4, 2026: India won by 5 wickets (DLS) |
| Previous Series (Jan 2026) | New Zealand won 2-1 |
Probable Playing XI (Not Confirmed)
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir or Nitish Kumar Reddy, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj or Auqib Nabi
New Zealand: Will Young, Tim Seifert, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy or Blair Tickner
The toss had not happened when I collected this data, so check the official playing XIs before publishing.
Team Analysis: India
Strengths
- Won the first ODI with a dominant bowling performance
- Kohli is in superb touch, and Gill is the world’s top-ranked ODI batter
- A young pace attack (Arshdeep, Brar, Kamboj) has shown it can take wickets
- Won the T20I series, so confidence is high
- Lead the series 1-0
Weaknesses
- Rohit Sharma is still searching for runs
- Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel were troubled by the short ball
- Bumrah is rested, so the attack is inexperienced
- Rain and DLS can swing the match
Key Players
- Virat Kohli (Batter): Scored 74 off 51 in the first ODI and is India’s most dangerous chaser.
- Shubman Gill (Captain, Opener): Shared the 113-run stand with Kohli and leads the batting.
- Arshdeep Singh (Fast Bowler): Took 4 wickets in Auckland and leads the attack.
- Gurnoor Brar and Anshul Kamboj (Fast Bowlers): Young bowlers who impressed in the first ODI.
- Rohit Sharma (Opener): A big score from him would change India’s position.
Team Analysis: New Zealand
Strengths
- Home advantage, and a 2-1 ODI series win over India in January
- Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips can carry the middle order
- A tall pace attack with Jamieson, Duffy, Henry and Tickner suits the Wellington conditions
- Santner and Bracewell give control in the middle overs
Weaknesses
- Conway, Ravindra and Chapman are all out, so the batting needs rebuilding
- Collapsed to 185 all out in the first ODI
- Top order struggles against the young Indian pacers
- Rain makes chasing and DLS targets difficult
Key Players
- Daryl Mitchell (Batter): New Zealand’s most reliable run-scorer.
- Mitchell Santner (Captain, Spinner): Leads the team and controls the middle overs.
- Kyle Jamieson (Fast Bowler): His height and bounce are ideal for Wellington.
- Glenn Phillips (All-rounder): A big hitter and brilliant fielder.
- Nick Kelly (Batter): Called in to replace Conway.
Key Tactical Matchup
The key battle is India’s pace attack vs New Zealand’s rebuilt top order. Arshdeep, Brar and Kamboj got early wickets in Auckland, and Wellington’s seam movement can help them again. If New Zealand lose early wickets without Conway, the middle order will be under pressure.
The second battle is Kyle Jamieson and Jacob Duffy vs Rohit, Gill and Kohli. Rohit fell early in the first ODI. New Zealand need early wickets from their quicks, but if Gill and Kohli settle, India’s batting is hard to stop.
Finally, the toss and rain could decide the match. A delayed start, a shortened game and DLS targets favour the team that is more flexible.