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The 2nd T20I between India and New Zealand will be played on January 23, 2026, at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur, starting at 7:00 PM IST / 1:30 PM . This day-night match is important for India as they prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
India made a strong start in Nagpur by scoring 238/7. Abhishek Sharma led the attack with a quick 84 runs off 35 balls, supported by Rinku Singh’s unbeaten 44.
New Zealand fought hard, with Glenn Phillips scoring 78, but they fell short while chasing the big target. They will look to improve their bowling and bat more aggressively in Raipur to level the series.
The key contest will be between India’s attacking batters and New Zealand’s pace attack, along with an important spin battle that may favor India. Get the match odds, pitch, and weather report of the 2nd match of the T20I series.
Winning and Toss Odds for India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I Match
India has won the 1st match comfortably by 48 after posting 238/7; as a result, betting platforms are favouring India’s win again and offering a higher return on New Zealand’s win.
| Platform | India Win Odds | New Zealand Win Odds | Toss Odds (India) | Toss Odds (New Zealand) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.31 | 3.44 | 1.85 | 1.95 |
| Stake | 1.33 | 3.2 | 1.87 | 1.93 |
| 4RABET | 1.3 | 3.5 | 1.86 | 1.94 |
| BeVibe | 1.32 | 3.3 | 1.84 | 1.96 |
India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I: Match Facts
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | IND vs NZ, 2nd T20I |
| Series | New Zealand tour of India, 2026 |
| Date | January 23, Friday |
| Time | 07:00 PM IST/ 1:30 PM GMT |
| Venue | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur |
India vs New Zealand Squad for 2nd T20I
Let’s have a look at the squad for the 2nd T20I of the 5-match series.
New Zealand Squad
Devon Conway(w), Tim Robinson, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner(c), Kristian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, James Neesham, Matt Henry, Michael Bracewell, Zakary Foulkes, Bevon Jacobs
India Squad
Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, Ravi Bishnoi, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav
Pitch Report of Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur
There will be a good contest between bat and ball as the pitch offers something for both throughout the game.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced pitch for both batters and bowlers, but two-paced with varying bounce and pace as the game progresses. |
| Batting Assistance | Batters need patience and timing. Once settled, it’s good for building innings. Powerplay batting is easier because the ball comes on nicely. |
| Bowling Assistance | Bowlers get help early with seam and swing. As the pitch slows, spinners gain grip and turn, making them more dangerous later. |
| Ground Dimensions | Boundaries are large (around 80m), so power-hitting is tough and running between wickets becomes important. |
| T20I First Innings Score | Average first-innings score is about 174, showing competitive games where chasing big totals is challenging. |
| Toss & Dew Factor | Teams usually prefer to bowl first in night games, as dew can make bowling harder in the second innings. |
Weather Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Around 29°C in the day, dropping to 15°C–17°C in the evening. |
| Weather | Sunny and clear, perfect for a full match. |
| Precipitation | 0% chance of rain all day. |
| Humidity | Low to moderate (20%–42%), slightly higher in the evening. |
| Wind | Light wind (6–8 km/h), with little effect on play. |
India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head in T20Is
India and New Zealand have faced each other 26 times, with India leading the rivalry with 15 wins.
| Total Matches Played | 26 |
|---|---|
| India Won | 15 |
| New Zealand Won | 10 |
| Tied | 01 |
Both teams have played 9 bilateral T20I series, India won 6 of them, while New Zealand managed to win 3 of them.
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Key Players to Watch
The following will be the key for both teams for the opener of the 5-match T20I series.
| Players | T20I Stats |
|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma (IND) | 84 runs in his only T20I innings (scored in the 1st T20I) with a strike rate of 240.00. |
| Rinku Singh (IND) | 536 runs in 26 innings at an average of 44.66 and a strike rate of 176.39. |
| Jasprit Bumrah (IND) | 103 wickets in 80 T20I innings at an economy of 6.39. |
| Glenn Phillips (NZ) | 1,887 runs in 77 innings at an average of 34.30 and a strike rate of 145.19. |
| Mitchell Santner (NZ) | 110 wickets and 679 runs in 100 matches. |
| Daryl Mitchell (NZ) | 1,114 runs in 56 T20I innings with a strike rate of 141.29. |
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