India's predicted XI for second ODI against New Zealand in Wellington

India and New Zealand meet in the second ODI of their five-match series on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in Wellington, with India holding a 1-0 lead after a five-wicket win in the opener at Eden Park. Khel Now has published a projected Indian playing XI for that match.

In the first match at Eden Park Virat Kohli top-scored with a 51-ball 74 while India’s bowlers produced the main breakthroughs, Arshdeep Singh finishing with 4/70, Gurnoor Brar taking 3/44 and Anshul Kamboj returning 2/22. The report notes batters from both sides struggled against extra bounce and swing in the opener, but Kohli adapted well and his hook and pull shots were singled out. India’s selection to use four specialist bowlers alongside several all-rounders is described as having paid off in the first game.

The top four in India’s batting order are described as settled for Wellington: Rohit Sharma will open alongside captain Shubman Gill despite Rohit making a six-ball duck in the opening match, Virat Kohli is slated for No. 3 and Shreyas Iyer No. 4. The piece suggests Axar Patel could bat at No. 5 ahead of KL Rahul (WK), with Naman Dhir to follow in the lower middle order.

Wellington’s surface is expected to favour pace bowlers and Saturday’s weather is forecast to be cloudy, according to the article. Given those conditions India are likely to select a pace-heavy attack, with Arshdeep Singh, Anshul Kamboj and Gurnoor Brar identified as probable first-choice seamers. Aquib Nabi’s return of 33/0 in six overs is cited as a poor performance, and the report recommends Mohammed Siraj as an addition, noting "his experience can come in handy for India."

Khel Now’s full suggested playing XI reads: Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (WK), Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj.

The second NZ vs IND ODI will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Hnry Stadium in Wellington. For more updates, follow Khel Now Cricket on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Whatsapp & Telegram.