IND vs NZ, 2nd ODI: Head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

India and New Zealand will meet again in the second ODI of the three-match series on Wednesday, January 14, at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. After an exciting opening match, both teams will be eager to make an impact as the series reaches a key stage.

India come into this game full of confidence after winning the first ODI in Vadodara. Led by Shubman Gill, the hosts made the right call by bowling first and chased the target comfortably with more than an over to spare. Another victory in Rajkot would help India wrap up the series early, and they will be keen to continue their strong form.

New Zealand put up a good fight in the opening match but fell short in the end. Captain Michael Bracewell’s side showed intent with both bat and ball and will now look to bounce back quickly. A win in this match is crucial for the visitors if they want to stay alive in the series.

IND vs NZ Head-to-Head Record (ODIs)

• Matches Played: 121
• India Won: 63
• New Zealand Won: 50
• Tied / No Result: 8

IND vs NZ: Pitch Report

Rajkot has been a tough venue for teams chasing in ODIs. All previous matches here have been won by sides batting first. The pitch starts off good for batting, but it slows down later, bringing spinners into the game. Captains winning the toss may prefer to bat first and put runs on the board.

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IND vs NZ: Predicted Playing XIs

India (IND):

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (C), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj

New Zealand (NZ):

Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay (WK), Michael Bracewell (C), Zak Foulkes, Kristian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson, Adithya Ashok