India will play New Zealand in the second ODI of the five-match series on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Hnry Stadium in Wellington. India won the first match and now they want to go 2-0 up while hosts want to bounce back from defeat and level the series.
The match is likely to generate a lot of interest as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are back in India’s ODI set-up. Shubman Gill is captaining the Indian team for first three matches of the series.
India Enter the Match With an Advantage
India won the rain-affected first ODI against New Zealand by five wickets in Auckland on 4 November.
New Zealand were bowled out for 185 in 40.2 overs. India bowlers bowled well with Arshdeep Singh taking four wickets and Gurnoor Brar three.
India were set a revised target of 143 runs in 32 overs (DLS method) and Virat Kohli led the chase with an unbeaten 74 off 51 balls as India won with wickets to spare.
Anshul Kamboj was adjudged Player of the Match for his economical bowling as he took two wickets for 22 runs.
New Zealand will now have to improve their batting and make better use of conditions in Wellington.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Remain Key Attractions
The return of experienced batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli has added interest to India’s ODI campaign.
Kohli has already shown he is in form with the match-winning contribution in the first ODI. Rohit will be hoping to make a stronger contribution after being dismissed without scoring in the first game.
Captain Shubman Gill will also be important at the top of the order. Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul and Axar Patel are other batting options.
India’s bowling attack will hope to carry on from Auckland where Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav and other options available should offer variety.
New Zealand Look to Make a Comeback
New Zealand will be under pressure to put in a stronger performance in front of their home crowd.
Captain Mitchell Santner will want more from the batting side. Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham and Will Young will be the key players for the hosts.
Glenn Phillips will be crucial in the middle order and New Zealand will hope their bowling attack can restrict India’s experienced batting line up.
Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson and the other pace options will be looking for early breakthroughs.
NZ vs IND 2nd ODI: Match Details
- Match: New Zealand vs India, 2nd ODI
- Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Venue: Hnry Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand
- Match start time: 7:30 AM IST
- Toss time: 7:00 AM IST
- Series: India tour of New Zealand 2026
Where to Watch NZ vs IND 2nd ODI Live in India?
Indian cricket fans can watch the second ODI live on Sony Sports Network television channels.
The match will also be streamed live on the Sony LIV app and website.
Sony Sports Network has regional commentary options (Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada feeds).
What to Expect From the Second ODI?
India will go into the game with confidence after their opening day win but New Zealand have home advantage and can use that to their advantage.
India’s experienced batting line-up and New Zealand’s bowling attack could be the difference maker.
A win for India would be 2-0 in the five match series; a New Zealand victory would level the contest at 1-1.
Both teams want to get control so the Wellington ODI is another interesting contest.
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