NZ vs IND Match Prediction, Pitch Report, Playing XI & Fantasy Team – Who Will Win Today’s New Zealand vs India 2nd ODI? – India Tour of New Zealand 2026

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India lead the five-match ODI series 1-0 after a rain-hit win in Auckland. For this NZ vs IND match prediction, India have a slight edge again, but Wellington’s conditions could help New Zealand’s fast bowlers.

India won the first ODI by 5 wickets through the DLS method, with 56 balls to spare. Shubman Gill leads the way with 797 runs in his last 10 ODIs, and Rohit Sharma adds 543 runs at an average of 54.3.

For New Zealand, Daryl Mitchell is the key batter, with 286 runs at an average of 57.2 in his last 5 ODIs. He and Gill are the top names in any NZ vs IND fantasy prediction.

New Zealand’s seamers will be important here. Jacob Duffy and Blair Tickner both took wickets on this ground in the last ODI played here.

NZ vs IND Match Details

Here are the key details for the NZ vs IND 2nd ODI.

NZ vs IND Pitch Report – HNRY Stadium, Wellington

HNRY Stadium is usually good for batting, but the last ODI here gave fast bowlers a lot of help early on. It’s a drop-in pitch, and the early-summer conditions can make the new ball swing.

In the last ODI here in November 2025, England were 44/5 after just 10 overs and were all out for 222. New Zealand’s seamers took 9 of the 10 wickets, with Blair Tickner taking 4 and Jacob Duffy 3. New Zealand then chased it with 226/8.

Daryl Mitchell called that pitch challenging, and England captain Harry Brook said the ball swung a lot. Over 32 ODIs here, the record is close, with 16 wins batting first and 14 chasing.

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NZ vs IND Weather Report – Wellington

The forecast for Saturday in Wellington shows a 70% chance of rain, so delays or a shortened game are very likely. It will be cool, around 17°C during the day and about 14°C at night. The match starts at 3:00 PM local time, and the second innings will be played under lights.

NZ vs IND Recent Form

The recent ODI results of both teams provide some context ahead of the second ODI.

Data Source: ESPNcricinfo

NZ vs IND Head-to-Head Record

India have won three of the last five ODIs against New Zealand, including the series opener.

Data Source: ESPNcricinfo

NZ vs IND Probable Playing XI

The probable playing XIs for the 2nd ODI are as follows.

New Zealand:

Tim Seifert, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (WK), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner (C), Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy, Blair Tickner

India:

Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (WK), Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh

Top Picks for NZ vs IND Fantasy Prediction

These players stand out based on their recent performances and current statistics.

Top Batting Picks

• Shubman Gill (IND, BAT) — 797 runs in his last 10 ODIs at an average of 132.83. The top run-scorer in this contest by a distance.
• Rohit Sharma (IND, BAT) — 543 runs in his last 10 ODIs at an average of 54.3 and a strike rate of 107.95.
• Daryl Mitchell (NZ, BAT) — 286 runs in his last 5 ODIs at an average of 57.2. New Zealand’s most reliable batter.
• Will Young (NZ, BAT) — 266 runs in his last 10 ODIs. He opens the batting, so he gets plenty of balls.

Top Bowling Picks

• Gurnoor Brar (IND, BOWL) — 17 wickets in his last 10 ODIs at an economy of 6.92. The leading wicket-taker in this contest.
• Arshdeep Singh (IND, BOWL) — 9 wickets in just his last 4 ODIs, taking one every 22.66 balls. A swing bowler who should enjoy Wellington.
• Jacob Duffy (NZ, BOWL) — 8 wickets in his last 6 ODIs at an economy of 5.89. Took 3 wickets in the last ODI at this ground.
• Blair Tickner (NZ, BOWL) — Took 4 wickets in the last ODI here, when England slipped to 44/5.

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Fantasy Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

For Fantasy Team 1

Shubman Gill (Captain):

He has 797 runs in his last 10 ODIs at an average of 132.83. He opens the batting and captains India, so he should face plenty of balls, even in a shortened game.

Daryl Mitchell (Vice-Captain):

He has 286 runs in his last 5 ODIs at an average of 57.2. He scored runs on this tricky Wellington pitch before and knows the conditions well.

For Fantasy Team 2

Daryl Mitchell (Captain):

He’s New Zealand’s best batter and knows how to bat here. Most people will pick Gill as captain, so Mitchell gives you a real edge if New Zealand bounce back.

Jacob Duffy (Vice-Captain):

He has 8 wickets in his last 6 ODIs and took 3 wickets at this ground last time. If the new ball swings again, he could do a lot of early damage, and very few people will pick him as vice-captain.

NZ vs IND Fantasy Team 1

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NZ vs IND Fantasy Team 2

A riskier team built around New Zealand’s batters and seamers in home conditions, for grand leagues.

NZ vs IND Toss Prediction

Toss Prediction: Bowl first

The new ball swung a lot in the last ODI here, and England lost five wickets in the first 10 overs. With a 70% chance of rain, chasing also helps, since teams know the exact target in a shortened game. India won the first ODI chasing, through the DLS method.

New Zealand vs India Today Match Prediction

Prediction: India to Win

India lead the series 1-0, and Gill and Rohit are in brilliant form at the top. Gurnoor Brar and Arshdeep Singh give them strong wicket-taking options with the new ball.

New Zealand’s seamers know these conditions well, and Mitchell can play a big innings. If the ball swings early, this could be very close. But India’s batting depth gives them a slight edge.