IND vs NZ 2nd ODI 2026 Match Prediction, Preview & Odds

The 2nd ODI between India and New Zealand will be played on January 14, 2026. The match takes place at the Niranjan Shah Stadium and will start at 1:30 PM IST. After the opening game of the series, India will aim to use home conditions to win the series, while New Zealand will try to bounce back to keep the series alive. 

Ayush Badoni replaces the injured Washington Sundar in India’s squad. If you want to place a bet on this match, here are the match odds with prediction and pitch report. 

Winning and Toss Odds for India vs New Zealand 2nd Match

India are clear favourites for the 2nd ODI as they are playing at home and have a stronger record against New Zealand. As a result, betting platforms are offering higher odds on a New Zealand win.

Platform	New Zealand Win Odds	India Win Odds	Toss Odds (New Zealand)	Toss Odds (India)	Best For
1xBet	4.6	1.15	2.1	1.72	Balanced for the match winner
4rabet	4.61	1.17	2.15	1.7	Higher India wins payout
BetVibe	4.62	1.19	2.05	1.78	Best toss value balance
Stake	4.63	1.2	2.2	1.68	Ideal for India’s favourites

India vs New Zealand 2nd Match: Match Facts

Aspect	Details
Match	IND vs NZ, 2nd ODI
Series	New Zealand tour of India, 2026
Date	January 14, Wednesday
Time	01:30 PM IST
Venue	Niranjan Shah Stadium, Khandheri

India vs New Zealand Squad for 2nd Match 

Washington Sundar has ruled out of the series after getting injured in the 2nd ODI. Aysuh Badoni replaced him for the remaining matches of the series. 

India Squad

Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ayush Badoni, Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh

New Zealand Squad

Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Michael Bracewell (c), Josh Clarkson, Nick Kelly, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Zakary Foulkes, Jayden Lennox, Devon Conway (wk), Mitchell Hay (wk), Adithya Ashok, Kristian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson, Michael Rae

Pitch Report of Niranjan Shah Stadium 

The pitch at Niranjan Shah Stadium is flat and good for batting. The ball comes nicely onto the bat, which helps batters play their shots freely. 

Aspect	Description
Pitch Behaviour	Flat and hard surface with consistent bounce and good pace, ideal for stroke play ​.
Batting Assistance	Heavily favors batsmen; teams batting first dominate with high totals ​.
Bowling Assistance	Limited support; slows down later, challenging chasers under lights ​.
Ground Dimensions	Compact boundaries around 50-65 meters, aiding big hits ​.
ODI First Innings Score	Average 332 runs; highest recorded 435 ​.
Toss & Dew Factor	Batting first is preferred (6/7 ODIs won batting first); evening dew aids chasing slightly, but the pitch deteriorates.

Weather Report

Aspect	Details
Temperature	The temperature will be around 27°C, with good conditions, as the match will start at noon.
Weather	A sunny day with low wind velocity.
Precipitation	There will be no rain during the match.
Humidity	The humidity will be 30%.
Wind	Wind speed will be 11 km/h.

India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head in ODIs

India and New Zealand have played 121 ODI matches against each other. India has won 63 games overall and has also performed better at home.

Total Matches Played	121
India Won	63
New Zealand Won	50
No Result	07
Tied	01

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Key Players to Watch

For New Zealand, Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell will be key with the bat. For India, Rohit Sharma’s experience and KL Rahul’s consistency will be important in this match.

Players	ODI Career Stats
Devon Conway (NZ)	1671 runs in 41 games at an average of 45.16.
Daryl Mitchell (NZ)	2422 runs in 57 games at an average of 53.82.
Mitchell Bracewell (NZ)	928 runs and 37 wickets in 41 matches.
Rohit Sharma (IND)	11542 runs in 280 matches at an average of 49.11.
Md. Siraj (IND)	75 wickets in 48 games at an economy of 5.16.
KL Rahul (IND)	3247 runs in 92 ODI games at an average of 49.95.