India v New Zealand: 2nd ODI in Wellington on November 7, 2026

India and New Zealand will contest the second ODI of India’s tour of New Zealand on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Hnry Stadium in Wellington, with the match due to start at 7:30 AM IST. India lead the three-match series 1-0 after a clinical opening victory in which their pace attack and Virat Kohli played central roles.

India took a 1-0 lead after the first ODI, a match in which New Zealand’s batting line-up underperformed in Auckland and will aim to respond in Wellington. Historical head-to-head figures between the sides show India have won 64 of the 124 ODIs played between the teams, New Zealand 52, seven matches were called off and one ended in a tie. The forecast for Wellington on Saturday indicates 25 percent precipitation, overcast conditions, a temperature of 17°C and 80-90% humidity; Hnry Stadium is generally considered good for batting, though the weather could provide extra assistance to fast bowlers.

Key performers from the series opener included Arshdeep Singh, who picked up four wickets; Gurnoor Brar, who returned figures of 3/44; and Anshul Kamboj, who took 2/22. In the run chase Virat Kohli scored 74 off 51 balls.

New Zealand’s named XI for the second ODI is: Tim Seifert, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy, Blair Tickner. India’s announced XI is: Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wk), Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Mohammed Siraj, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh.

Khel Now’s Dream11 suggestions include one combination with batters Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Daryl Mitchell; all-rounders Mitch Santner, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir and Glenn Phillips; and bowlers Arshdeep Singh and Jacob Duffy. For that selection the Captain first-choice is listed as Glenn Phillips, Captain second-choice Naman Dhir, Vice-Captain first-choice Shubman Gill and Vice-Captain second-choice Tim Seifert.

An alternate Dream11 grouping in the source lists batters Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Daryl Mitchell; all-rounders Mitch Santner and Glenn Phillips; and bowlers Arshdeep Singh, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson and Anshul Kamboj. For that option the Captain first-choice is Virat Kohli, Captain second-choice Rohit Sharma, Vice-Captain first-choice Daryl Mitchell and Vice-Captain second-choice Mitch Santner.

The toss is expected to be important given the overcast conditions and the potential for rain interruptions; the original report adds that bowling first would be ideal in these circumstances. Khel Now’s preview concludes by backing Team India to win the second ODI.

The second NZ vs IND ODI will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Hnry Stadium in Wellington with a 7:30 AM IST start; for further updates Khel Now Cricket can be followed on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube, and via the Khel Now Android and iOS apps as well as WhatsApp and Telegram communities.