IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Playing XI: 2nd ODI, New Zealand Tour of India, 2026 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Team, and Pitch Report
IND vs NZ Dream11 Team Predictions for Today- Match Read New Zealand Tour of India, 2026 Match 19 H2H Records, Key Players, Pitch Report, and who will win today's match between IND vs NZ.
IND vs NZ 2nd ODI Match Preview:
India will lock horns with New Zealand in the 2nd ODI of the 3-match ODI series. This match will be played at Niranjan Shah Stadium, Khandheri, Rajkot, India. The hosts, India, have been in good form leading up to this, beating New Zealand in the opening match by 4 wickets. Today, they will aim to win their second consecutive match and seal the series.
On the other hand, batting first, New Zealand posted a competitive total of 306 but could not defend it and lost the first match of the series to India. Virat Kohli's brilliant batting once again snatched victory from New Zealand. The Michael Bracewell-led side would like to make a strong bounce back.
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IND vs NZ Recent Performance:
| IND | W | W | L | W | W |
| NZ | L | W | W | W | W |
IND vs NZ 2nd ODI Match Details:
- Series/Tournament: New Zealand Tour of India
- Match: IND vs NZ 2nd ODI
- Date: 14 Jan. 2026
- Match Start Time: 1:30 PM IST
- Stadium/Venue: Niranjan Shah Stadium, Khandheri, Rajkot, India, Visakhapatnam, India
- Live Score: cricketwinner.com
- Live Streaming: DD Sports JioHotstar.
IND vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats:
(Last 10 Matches)
| IND Won | 8 |
| NZ Won | 2 |
| NR | 0 |
IND vs NZ Pitch & Weather Report:
The weather is expected to remain cool and sunny with no possibility of rain. The temperature is expected to reach around 10.8°C. Based on previous stats, the average score at this venue ranges between 286 and 352 runs. The pitch offers little assistance to pacers.
| Temp. | 10.8°C |
| Rain Possibility | 0% |
| Avg Score | 315 |
| Best Suited For | Pace (57%) |
Niranjan Shah Stadium, Khandheri, Rajkot Stats:
The fast bowlers get a little more help at the start of the match. But after spending some time on the pitch, the batsmen can make a good score. Winning the toss and opting to bowl first will be a wise decision on this surface.
| Win Bat First | 85% |
| Win Bowl First | 15% |
IND vs NZ 2nd ODI Playing 11
India (IND) Probable 11:
Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
New Zealand (NZ) Probable 11:
Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay (WK), Michael Bracewell, Zakary Foulkes, Kristian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson, Adithya Ashok
IND vs NZ- Top Picks from IND
| Players | Role | Stats |
| Virat Kohli | BAT | 93 Runs |
| Rohit Sharma | BAT | 26 Runs |
| Shubman Gill | BAT | 56 Runs |
| Mohammed Siraj | BOW | 2 Wickets |
IND vs NZ- Top Picks from NZ
| Players | Role | Stats |
| Devon Conway | WK | 56 Runs |
| Henry Nicholls | BAT | 62 Runs |
| Daryl Mitchell | BAT | 84 Runs |
| Kyle Jamieson | BOW | 4 Wickets |
Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:
- Rohit Sharma (IND), with his current form, could provide a quickfire start to the indian team on this flat surface of Rajkot.
- Virat Kohli (IND) is the backbone of the Indian batting lineup. He played a brilliant inning in Vadodara and is expected to replicate his performance in Rajkot as well.
- Devon Conway (NZ) is a sensational player in the Kiwis’ batting lineup. He smashed 56 runs in the last outing.
- Daryl Mitchell (NZ) is the most experienced all-rounder in the New Zealand Squad. He has scored 84 runs in the first ODI.
IND vs NZ Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:
| Captain | Vice-captain |
| Virat Kohli | Daryl Mitchell |
| Rohit Sharma | Devon Conway |
IND vs NZ Fantasy Team Suggestion:
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice
| SL Captain Choice | Rohit Sharma |
| GL Captain Choice | Virat Kohli |
| Punt Picks | Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell |
| Dream11 Combination | 1-5-2-3 |
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:
IND is expected to win this match. They have the advantage of playing on their home ground. Additionally, India holds a dominant 8-2 advantage over New Zealand in their 10 most recent encounters.
IND vs NZ 2nd ODI FAQ
Who is likely to win the IND vs NZ match today?
India (IND) is expected to win this match.
Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?
India
Who are the top fantasy picks for the IND vs NZ Dream11 team?
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls and H Rana
What is the pitch report for this match?
The surface is balanced, and we can expect an average score range between 286 and 352 runs.
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