NZ vs IND Match Prediction — Who Will Win 2nd ODI? New Zealand vs India
In this NZ vs IND match prediction, we analyse recent form, pitch report, weather conditions, head-to-head record, key players, and match scenarios to find out who will win NZ vs IND today in the 2nd ODI of the India tour of New Zealand 2026

India will face New Zealand in the second ODI of India’s tour of New Zealand in 2026 on 7 November at Sky Stadium, Wellington. Carrying their excellent form from the T20 series, the Indian team won the first ODI by five wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
Batting first, New Zealand were bowled out for 185 in just 40.2 overs. Finn Allen led the scoring with 38 runs off 43 balls. India chased down the target in 22.4 overs, with star batter Virat Kohli playing a crucial role in the victory, scoring 76 off 51 balls.
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NZ vs IND Match Details – 2nd ODI
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Match: India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI
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Date: 7 November, 2026
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Time: 7:30 AM IST
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Venue: Sky Stadium, Wellington
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Live Streaming: Sony LIV
NZ vs IND Pitch Report - Sky Stadium, Wellington
The Sky Stadium is a batting-friendly wicket and is expected to boost the batters once again here. There is very little assistance on offer for the pacers early on, and the spinners will toil hard for wickets here.
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Win Batting First: 60%
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Win Bowling First: 40%
Average Scores
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Average 1st Innings: 260
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Average 2nd Innings: 220
NZ vs IND Weather Report – Wellington Conditions
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Temperature |
18.9°C |
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Rain Possibility |
72% |
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Average Score |
260 |
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Best Suited For |
Batting |
NZ vs IND Recent Form
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Team |
Last 5 Matches |
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NZ |
L, L, W, W, W |
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IND |
W, L, W, W, L |
NZ vs IND Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 ODIs)
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Team |
Wins |
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New Zealand |
2 |
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India |
8 |
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NR |
0 |
NZ vs IND Injury News & Team Updates – 2nd ODI
NZ: Full squad available for this match
IND: All players are fully fit for this match
NZ vs IND Win Probability – 2nd ODI
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Team |
Win Probability |
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New Zealand |
45% |
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India |
55% |
NZ vs IND Key Player Battles to Watch
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Player |
Team |
ODI Stats |
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IND |
74 runs |
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Tim Seifert |
NZ |
38 runs |
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Shubman Gill |
IND |
37 runs |
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Arshdeep Singh |
IND |
4 wickets |
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Gurnoor Brar |
IND |
3 wickets |
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Jacob Duffy |
NZ |
3 wickets |
NZ vs IND Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1: If NZ Bat First
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Powerplay Score: 50–55
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Predicted Total: 245-270
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Match Result: IND to win
Scenario 2: If IND Bat First
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Powerplay Score: 50–60
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Predicted Total: 275–305
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Match Result: IND to win
NZ vs IND Toss Prediction – 2nd ODI
Across 32 ODIS, teams bowling first have won 14 matches, while teams batting first have won 16. The team winning the toss should bat first.
Prediction: IND to win the toss and elect to bat first
NZ vs IND Probable Playing
India (IND)
Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer (vc), KL Rahul, Auqib Nabi, Naman Dhir, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel's, Anshul Kamboj.
New Zealand (NZ)
Mitchell Santner (capt), Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Nathan Smith, Will Young, Blair Tickner, Nathan Smith
NZ vs IND 1st ODI Player of the Match Prediction
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Arshdeep Singh
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Virat Kohli
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Daryl Mitchell
Who Will Win NZ vs IND Today? — Expert Prediction 2nd ODI
According to our NZ vs IND who will win today, India are the favourites to win the 2nd ODI expert predictions. The likes of Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Anshul Kamboj will be key players to watch out for.
NZ vs IND who will win today: India to win
NZ vs IND Match Result – 1st ODI Results
(To be updated after the match - 7 November, 2026)
Frequently Asked Questions
India are favourites and are predicted to beat New Zealand
India are predicted to win the toss and opt to bat first.
The Sky Stadium is a batting-friendly wicket and is expected to boost the batters once again here. There is very little assistance on offer for the pacers early on, and the spinners will toil hard for wickets here
Glenn Phillips, Virat Kohli and Arshdeep Singh are the key players to watch
India have a 55% win probability, while New Zealand have a 45% chance
Match Tips
- High Scoring Match 190+







