IND vs NZ Match Prediction : 2nd ODI, New Zealand tour of India, 2026
IND vs NZ Win Probability
100%
India
India To Win, 1.18
No team has ever won an ODI here while chasing. Keep a close eye on the toss.
New Zealand have lost their last eight ODIs against India in India
India’s batting depth and experience outweigh New Zealand’s understrength lineup
IND vs NZ Betting Tips
Virat Kohli to score Over 41.5 runs
Virat Kohli is in outstanding form, having scored at least 42 runs in each of his last five innings, including two centuries and three half-centuries. He averages over 56 against New Zealand and has struck two fifties and a hundred in his last five matches against them. Kohli also boasts three consecutive half-centuries at Rajkot, making this line extremely attractive on a batting-friendly surface.
Kuldeep Yadav to pick up Over 1.5 wickets
Kuldeep Yadav has taken two or more wickets in five of his last nine matches and owns an excellent record against New Zealand (25 wickets in 14 games). He has also taken at least two wickets in both his ODIs at Rajkot. With the pitch expected to slow later in the innings, Kuldeep should once again be a major factor.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
India
New Zealand
India are in prime position to seal the series after winning the opening ODI. With home conditions, superior batting depth, and a well-balanced bowling attack, the hosts remain clear favourites at Rajkot.
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India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Record
The two teams have met 121 times in ODIs. India have won 63 matches, New Zealand 50, with six no-results and one tie. In India, the advantage strongly favours the hosts.
India vs New Zealand Live-streaming and Broadcast
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IND vs NZ Team Previews
India
India continued their dominance in white-ball cricket with a thrilling win in the series opener, successfully chasing 301 with six balls to spare. While impressive, the team will still look to sharpen execution in key phases.
Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma provided a solid platform at the top. Rohit remains in excellent touch, while Virat Kohli once again anchored the chase with a classy half-century. Kohli, along with Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul, gives India unmatched stability through the middle overs. With Washington Sundar ruled out, Nitish Reddy is likely to slot in as the additional all-round option alongside Ravindra Jadeja.
In bowling, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna, and Mohammed Siraj shared six wickets in the last game and should retain their spots. Kuldeep Yadav’s control through the middle overs will be vital on a pitch that offers increasing assistance to spinners.
India Expected Playing 11
Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul (WK), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
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New Zealand
Despite missing several first-choice players, New Zealand produced a strong showing in the first ODI and will aim to build on that performance.
Devon Conway and Henry Nicholls were outstanding, adding a century partnership and both registering half-centuries. However, the middle order remains a concern in the absence of Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra. Daryl Mitchell fought well, but greater support is required from Will Young, Glenn Phillips, and Mitchell Hay.
Kyle Jamieson was the standout with four wickets and will again lead the pace attack alongside Zakary Foulkes. Spin responsibilities fall on Adithya Ashok and Michael Bracewell. While New Zealand have talent, they lack the depth to consistently outplay India in these conditions.
New Zealand Expected Playing 11
Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Will Young, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay (WK), Michael Bracewell (C), Kristian Clarke, Zakary Foulkes, Adithya Ashok, Kyle Jamieson
IND vs NZ Toss Prediction
All four ODIs played at Rajkot have been won by teams batting first. Expect the captain winning the toss to bat first and look to exploit the best of the surface early.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
Rajkot is traditionally a batting paradise in the first innings, with an average first-innings score of 322. The pitch is flat with true bounce early on, but it tends to slow as the match progresses, bringing spinners into the game. Dew may play a role later in the evening. Weather conditions are expected to be clear, with temperatures between 15–25°C.
IND vs NZ: Who Will Win?
India hold every major advantage—home conditions, deeper batting, and a more versatile bowling attack. New Zealand will compete hard, but the lack of middle-order depth and India’s dominance at this venue make the result fairly one-sided.
Bet on India to win.
