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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

Bhupender Sharma
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NZ vs IND Match Prediction 2nd ODI — IND Favourites Expert Prediction & Toss Tip
NZ vs IND Match Prediction 2nd ODI — IND Favourites Expert Prediction & Toss Tip

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 

  • Match: India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI 

  • Date: 7 November, 2026

  • Time: 7:30 AM IST

  • Venue: Sky Stadium, Wellington 

  • 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.

  • Win Batting First: 60%

  • Win Bowling First: 40%

Average Scores

  • Average 1st Innings: 260

  • Average 2nd Innings: 220

NZ vs IND Weather Report – Wellington Conditions 

Temperature

18.9°C

Rain Possibility

72%

Average Score

260

Best Suited For

Batting 

NZ vs IND Recent Form

Team

Last 5 Matches

NZ

L, L, W, W, W

IND

W, L, W, W, L

NZ vs IND Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 ODIs)

Team

Wins

New Zealand 

2

India 

8

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

Team

Win Probability

New Zealand 

45%

India

55%

NZ vs IND Key Player Battles to Watch 

Player

Team

ODI Stats

Virat Kohli  

IND

74 runs

Tim Seifert 

NZ

38 runs

Shubman Gill

IND

37 runs

Arshdeep Singh 

IND

4 wickets

Gurnoor Brar

IND

3 wickets

Jacob Duffy

NZ

3 wickets

NZ vs IND Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If NZ Bat First

  • Powerplay Score: 50–55

  • Predicted Total: 245-270

  • Match Result: IND to win

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Scenario 2: If IND Bat First

  • Powerplay Score: 50–60

  • Predicted Total: 275–305

  • 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

  • Arshdeep Singh 

  • Virat Kohli 

  • 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+
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Bhupender Sharma
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I am Bhupender Sharma, a cricket analyst, match prediction writer, and fantasy cricket expert with 7+ years of experience. I cover domestic and international cricket, global T20 leagues, and the Indian Premier League (IPL), and have previously worked with CricTracker, KhelTalk, and Sportsdunia.

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