NZ vs IND Today Match Prediction & Fantasy Tips – Who Will Win Today’s New Zealand vs India 2nd T20I? – India Tour of New Zealand 2026
New Zealand made 225 in the first T20I and still lost. India chased it with two balls left, and now the Kiwis will be wondering what score is actually safe at Hagley Oval.
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India lead the series 1-0 after a thrilling first T20I in Christchurch. For this NZ vs IND match prediction, India go in as favourites, but the first game showed how close these two teams can be.
New Zealand scored 225/4, and India chased it down with 230/6 in 19.4 overs. That is now the highest successful T20I chase at Hagley Oval.
Finn Allen has been in brilliant form for New Zealand, with 154 runs at a strike rate over 240 in his last three T20Is. For India, Abhishek Sharma strikes at over 221, which makes both of them top choices in any NZ vs IND fantasy prediction.
New Zealand need a win to level the series. India have now won four of the last five T20Is between these teams.
NZ vs IND Match Details
Here are the key details for the NZ vs IND 2nd T20I.
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Detail |
Info |
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Match |
New Zealand vs India — 2nd T20I (N) |
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Date & Time |
October 24, 2026, 12:30 PM IST |
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Venue |
Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
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Series |
India tour of New Zealand |
NZ vs IND Pitch Report – Hagley Oval, Christchurch
Hagley Oval is good for batting once the ball starts coming onto the bat. But it’s early in the New Zealand season, so fast bowlers can still get help with the new ball.
The pitch changed a lot during the first T20I. India captain Shreyas Iyer said the ball was slow off the pitch at the start. Later in the night, dew made the ball wet, and it came onto the bat much faster. That made batting a lot easier.
Both fast bowlers and spinners took wickets. Michael Bracewell and Mitchell Santner took four wickets between them while India were chasing. According to Cricbuzz, teams bowling first have won 11 of 20 T20Is here. After 225 vs 230 in the last game, dew is the biggest thing to watch.
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NZ vs IND Recent Form
The recent results of both teams provide some context ahead of the second T20I.
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Team |
Recent Performance (Latest Match First) |
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New Zealand |
L W A L L |
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India |
W NR L W L |
NZ vs IND Head-to-Head Record
India have dominated this matchup recently, winning four of the last five T20Is.
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Date |
Result |
Margin |
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22-Oct-2026 |
India won |
4 wickets (2 balls remaining) |
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08-Mar-2026 |
India won |
96 runs |
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31-Jan-2026 |
India won |
46 runs |
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28-Jan-2026 |
New Zealand won |
50 runs |
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25-Jan-2026 |
India won |
8 wickets (60 balls remaining) |
NZ vs IND Probable Playing XI
The probable playing XIs for the second T20I are as follows.
New Zealand:
Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (WK), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Nathan Smith, Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson
India:
Sanju Samson (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav
Top Picks for NZ vs IND Fantasy Prediction
These players stand out based on their recent performances and current statistics.
Top Batting Picks
- Finn Allen (NZ, BAT) — 154 runs in his last 3 T20Is at an average of 77 and a strike rate of 240.62. The most explosive batter in this contest.
- Abhishek Sharma (IND, BAT) — 350 runs in his last 10 T20Is at a strike rate of 221.51.
- Sanju Samson (IND, BAT/WK) — 303 runs in his last 10 T20Is at a strike rate of 174.13.
- Bevon Jacobs (NZ, BAT) — 143 runs in his last 7 T20Is at a strike rate of 178.75.
Top Bowling Picks
- Axar Patel (IND, ALL/BOWL) — 11 wickets in his last 9 T20Is. India’s leading wicket-taker in this period.
- Mitchell Santner (NZ, ALL/BOWL) — 7 wickets in his last 6 T20Is at an economy of 6.59. The tightest bowler in this match.
- Lockie Ferguson (NZ, BOWL) — 6 wickets in his last 5 T20Is, taking a wicket every 16.5 balls.
- Arshdeep Singh (IND, BOWL) — 6 wickets in his last 5 T20Is. Took a wicket with pace in the first game here.
NZ vs IND Fantasy Team
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NZ vs IND Toss Prediction
Toss Prediction: Bowl first
This one has clear proof from two days ago. India chased 225 because heavy dew made the ball skid on in the second innings. Teams bowling first have also won 11 of 20 T20Is at this ground. Bowl first, use the new ball early, and chase under lights.
New Zealand vs India Today Match Prediction
Prediction: India to Win
India have won four of the last five T20Is against New Zealand, and they just chased 225 on this ground. Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson can give them a fast start, and Axar Patel gives them control in the middle overs.
New Zealand have Finn Allen in amazing form and a good spin pair in Santner and Bracewell. If they win the toss and chase, this could be very close. But India look the stronger side and should go 2-0 up.
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FAQS
Abhishek Sharma is the selected captain given his strike rate of over 221 in his last 10 T20Is. Finn Allen is another strong option for New Zealand given his brilliant recent form.
India are favourites after winning the first T20I and four of the last five games against New Zealand. New Zealand will look to Finn Allen and their spinners to level the series.
The toss prediction is to bowl first. Dew made chasing much easier in the first T20I, and teams bowling first have won 11 of 20 T20Is here.
India have won 4 of their last 5 T20Is against New Zealand, including a 4-wicket win in the first T20I of this series.
Abhishek Sharma and Finn Allen are the selected key fantasy options based on their current form. Axar Patel and Mitchell Santner are also worth considering.
