NZ vs IND Match Prediction, 2nd ODI - Who will win today's match between NZ and IND?
Mitchell Santner, Shubman Gill (Source: X/@BCCI)
Published - 06 Nov 2026, 03:32 PM• Read time - 12 mins
After registering a narrow five-wicket win in the first ODI, India will look to get closer to a series victory with another win in the second match on Saturday, November 7, at Hnry Stadium in Wellington. Both teams were tested on a spicy surface in Auckland in the series opener, which had enough in it for the pacers.
Arshdeep Singh (4/70), Gurnoor Brar (3/44) and Anshul Kamboj (2/22) made good use of the bounce on offer and skittled the Kiwis for just 185. In reply, riding on a splendid innings from Virat Kohli (74 off 51), India chased down the DLS revised target of 143 in 22.4 overs.
The weather is likely to interrupt the proceedings during the course of the match, with a 60% chance of precipitation on the match day. An exact opposite challenge from Auckland also awaits both sides, with longer straight boundaries and shorter side boundaries on offer in Wellington.
NZ vs IND Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Saturday, November 7 | New Zealand vs India | 2nd ODI | Hnry Stadium, Wellington | 03:00 PM |
Hnry Stadium Stats (ODIs)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 32 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 16 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 14 |
| No Result | 2 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 233 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 207 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 393/6 (50) by New Zealand vs West Indies, 2015 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 89/10 (37.2) by England vs New Zealand, 2002 |
| Highest Score Chased | 310 [312/1 in 47.2 overs] by Sri Lanka vs England, 2015 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 224 by New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 2006 |
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Hnry Stadium Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Good | Good | Good |
| Bounce | Good | Good | Moderate |
| Movement/turn | Good | Minimal after powerplay | Decent |
| Best Phase | Middle overs | With the new ball | Middle Overs |
NZ vs IND Head-to-Head record (ODIs)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 124 |
| India | 64 |
| New Zealand | 52 |
| Tied | 1 |
| No Result | 7 |
New Zealand vs India Predicted Playing XI
New Zealand (NZ):
Tim Seifert, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy/Matt Henry, Blair Tickner
India (IND):
Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wk), Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Auqib Nabi/Mohammed Siraj, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh
Players to watch out for in NZ vs IND
Rohit Sharma (IND):
The star opener was dismissed for a six-ball duck in the first ODI, getting caught at mid-off. Rohit Sharma doesn’t have a great record in New Zealand as he’s yet to score a century in the country. The veteran opener will look to set the record straight in the upcoming fixture.
Kyle Jamieson (NZ):
The towering speedster has had success against India historically. He scalped one wicket, giving away 34 runs in seven overs in the first ODI and will again pose a big threat to the famed Indian batting lineup in the upcoming fixture.
Today's Match Prediction: India to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.