IND vs NZ Today Match Prediction: India vs New Zealand Who Will Win the Match?- 2nd ODI 2026
- Published: January 13, 2026
- Updated: January 13, 2026
- By AllCric Team
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The IND vs NZ today match prediction is here as India take on New Zealand in the 1st ODI of their 2026 series at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara. India aim to bounce back after their recent Test series loss, while New Zealand arrive with confidence after a strong unbeaten run in recent ODIs.
The India vs New Zealand prediction slightly favors India, given their dominance at home and their unbeaten record in the last five ODIs against New Zealand. For fantasy players, the IND vs NZ Dream11 team today should focus on experienced batters and reliable all-rounders to maximize points
Match Details
- Match: India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI
- Series: New Zealand Tour of India, 2026
- Date: Wednesday, 14 January 2026
- Time: 01:30 PM IST
- Venue: Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot, India
IND vs NZ Pitch & Weather Report
The Niranjan Shah Stadium pitch favors batters with good bounce and carry for pacers; spinners need discipline to take wickets.
Average 1st-innings score: 324 runs
Weather: Sunny with a high of 27°C, gentle breeze, and low humidity.
IND vs NZ Head-to-Head in ODI
| Matches Played | India (IND) Won | New Zealand(NZ) Won |
|---|---|---|
|
(Overall) 113
|
63 |
50 |
|
Last 5 matches
|
05 |
00 |
Insight: India have been unbeaten in the last 5 ODIs against New Zealand, giving them a psychological edge heading into this 2nd ODI.
IND vs NZ Probable Playing 11
India (IND) Probable Playing 11
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy/Dhruv Jurel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
New Zealand (NZ) Probable Playing 11
Michael Bracewell (c), Devon Conway, Zak Foulkes, Mitchell Hay (wk), Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Michael Rae, Will Young, Adithya Ashok
IND vs NZ Toss Prediction
At Rajkot, the toss-winning captain is likely to bat first, as teams defending totals have had
IND vs NZ Match Prediction & Analysis
India head into the 2nd ODI with a 1-0 lead in the series. Their settled batting lineup, led by Kohli, Rohit, and Gill, alongside a disciplined bowling attack, makes them favorites to dominate. New Zealand will rely on Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell, but India’s home advantage and superior form give them the edge.
IND vs NZ 2nd ODI Prediction: 👉 India to win
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❓FAQs
India, based on head-to-head record and current form
Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot, India
1:30 PM IST on 14th January 2026
Batting-friendly pitch with good bounce; spinners need discipline to take wickets