NZ vs IND Match Prediction, 2nd T20I - Who will win today's match between NZ and IND?
Shreyas Iyer, Mitchell Santner (Source: X/@BCCI)
Published - 23 Oct 2026, 04:07 PM• Read time - 12 mins
After an emphatic win in the series opener, India will take on New Zealand in the second T20I at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch, on Saturday, October 24. The Men in Blue scripted history in the first match, scripting their highest successful run chase in T20Is to win the match by four wickets.
Sanju Samson (67 off 33), Shreyas Iyer (42 off 28) and Naman Dhir (42* off 15) emerged as top contributors as India overhauled New Zealand's score of 225/4 in 19.4 overs. However, the fielding and bowling frailties have followed the Men in Blue from the West Indies series, as Abhishek Sharma dropped a dolly from Daryl Mitchell on 16.
The bowling attack was also put under constant pressure, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar failing to leave a mark on his international return. On the other hand, New Zealand also failed to contain the Indian batting in the powerplay as openers Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson added 93 runs for the first wicket off 35 balls.
Both teams will look to iron out their issues as they head into the upcoming fixture and treat the fans with another thrilling encounter.
NZ vs IND Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Saturday, October 24 | New Zealand vs India | 2nd T20I | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | 08:00 PM |
Hagley Oval Stadium Stats (T20Is)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 16 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 6 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 9 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 165 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 150 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 236/4 (20) by England vs New Zealand, 2025 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 91/10 (18.4) by Pakistan vs New Zealand, 2025 |
| Highest Score Chased | 226 [230/6 in 19.4 overs] by India vs New Zealand, 2026 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 134 by Pakistan vs New Zealand, 2024 |
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Hagley Oval 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 (T20Is)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 32 |
| India | 20 |
| New Zealand | 11 |
| Tied | 1 (via DLS) |
New Zealand vs India Predicted Playing XI
New Zealand (NZ):
Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (capt), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Adam Milne, Lockie Ferguson
India (IND):
Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanju Samson (wk), Shreyas Iyer (capt), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav
Players to watch out for in NZ vs IND
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (IND):
With Ishan Kishan injured and ruled out of the second T20I, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the front-runner to replace him in the batting lineup. The southpaw will be eager to leave his mark, having been on the bench for a long time since the beginning of the home season.
Matt Henry (NZ):
The right-arm seamer had an expensive outing in the series opener, leaking 57 runs from 3.4 overs. However, given Henry’s calibre, he’s likely to make a strong comeback 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.