India take on New Zealand in the second ODI of their three-match series on Tuesday, January 14, in Rajkot, leading 1-0 after a thrilling chase in Vadodara. Virat Kohli scored 93 off 91, while Kyle Jamieson’s four wickets nearly turned the game. KL Rahul (29*) and Harshit Rana (29) saw India home with six balls remaining. Daryl Mitchell’s 84 kept New Zealand competitive.
India has won the last eight ODIs against New Zealand, including the 2025 Champions Trophy final, and leads 62-50 at home. Injuries hit India’s squad, with Washington Sundar out and Ayush Badoni drafted in. New Zealand showed grit and will aim to bounce back.
India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI Match Preview
The last game had a bit of everything. India seemed to be cruising at 234 for 2 in the 39th over. Kohli was motoring along on 93, Iyer had 49, and then, bam, Jamieson struck. Three wickets fell in 13 balls, and suddenly India were wobbling at 242 for 5. KL Rahul kept his head, though, and his partnership with Harshit Rana steadied things. Shubman Gill chipped in earlier with a tidy 56, sharing an 118-run stand with Kohli. India’s bowling did the job too. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, and Harshit Rana picked up two wickets each, while Kuldeep Yadav got rid of Glenn Phillips.
New Zealand had some bright spots as well. Devon Conway and Henry Nicholls gave them a solid start with a 117-run partnership, both hitting fifties. Mitchell was the standout, bringing up his half-century in just 51 balls. He was aggressive, peppering the boundaries with five fours and three sixes. Jamieson’s spell with the ball nearly turned the game, knocking over four big names in India’s line-up. Captain Michael Bracewell will want more from Glenn Phillips and the lower order, though. Kristian Clarke had a tough debut, going for 73 runs in his ten overs.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI |
| Date | Tuesday, 14th January, 2026 |
| Time | 1:30 PM IST / 8:00 AM GMT |
| Venue | Niranjan Shah Stadium, Khandheri, Rajkot |
| Series | New Zealand Tour of India 2026 (3-match ODI series) |
| Series Status | India leads 1-0 |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Flat, batting-friendly surface |
| Average Score | 250-280 runs (first innings in ODIs) |
| Favours | Batters got solid support throughout the innings |
| Surface | Good bounce; ball comes onto the bat nicely |
| Key Factor | Pitch slows down in the second innings; chasing becomes difficult |
| Toss | Teams batting first have 70% win rate; bat first preferred |
| Special Note | Rajkot assists spinners in the middle overs; pace variations crucial |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 26-32°C |
| Humidity | 30-56% |
| Wind Speed | 8-14 km/h (light breeze) |
| Rain Chance | None; clear sunny weather expected |
| Conditions | Perfect conditions for a full day’s play |
Toss Prediction
Looking at the venue, Rajkot’s Niranjan Shah Stadium is a batter’s dream, at least at the start. The pitch tends to slow down as the match goes on, so teams batting first have a big advantage. History backs this up: teams setting a target win here about 70% of the time. Expect whoever wins the toss to grab a bat and try to pile on the runs.
Injury Updates
India: Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the remaining ODIs with a rib injury sustained in Vadodara. Ayush Badoni has received his maiden India call-up as a replacement and will join the squad in Rajkot. Rishabh Pant was ruled out before the series with a side strain (oblique muscle tear); Dhruv Jurel is his replacement. KL Rahul remains the first-choice wicketkeeper. Tilak Varma is unavailable for the T20Is (groin surgery).
New Zealand: No major injury concerns.
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India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head
The rivalry isn’t new. India and New Zealand have played 121 ODIs, with India ahead 63-50. They’ve won the last eight meetings, including that Champions Trophy final in Dubai. In fact, New Zealand hasn’t beaten India in an ODI since November 2022 in Auckland. The pressure’s on the visitors to turn that around.
Last Five Matches
- India won by 4 wickets (with 6 balls remaining) 11-Jan-2026
- India won by 4 wickets (with 6 balls remaining) 09-Mar-2025
- India won by 44 runs, 02-Mar-2025
- India won by 70 runs, 15-Nov-2023
- India won by 4 wickets (with 12 balls remaining) 22-Oct-2023
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Virat Kohli (Captain) | 93 in 1st ODI; 1,657 runs vs NZ at avg 55.23; 5 consecutive 50+ scores in ODIs; fastest to 28,000 international runs |
| Kyle Jamieson | 4/41 in 1st ODI; dismissed Kohli, Rohit, Iyer, Jadeja; height and bounce trouble Indian batters |
| Daryl Mitchell (Vice Captain) | 84 off 71 in 1st ODI; 518 runs at 86.33 in last 8 ODIs; NZ’s most consistent batter |
| Shubman Gill | Captain; 56 in 1st ODI; 623 runs vs NZ at avg 69.22; excellent record at home |
| KL Rahul | Unbeaten 29 to finish the chase; calm finisher; first-choice wicketkeeper |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Spinner; 15 wickets in last 8 ODIs at eco 5.61; Rajkot assists spin in middle overs |
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