Rain forecast threatens play for NZ v IND 2nd ODI at Hnry Stadium, Wellington on November 7

India and New Zealand meet in the second ODI at Hnry Stadium in Wellington on Saturday, November 7, with the match scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST. Weather forecasts indicate a possibility of rain during the day-night fixture that could interrupt play.

India target a second consecutive win after a commanding opening victory in Auckland, while New Zealand will aim to level the series after a disappointing batting performance there. New Zealand had entered the ODI series having recorded two dominant wins to end the T20I series but failed to carry that momentum into the first ODI. India benefitted from winning the toss and bowling first in seaming conditions, with the pacers taking nine wickets between them. Anshul Kamboj took 2/22 and won the Player of the Match award, and Virat Kohli scored 74 off 51 balls with 13 fours and one six.

Rain delayed the toss for the first NZ vs IND ODI in Auckland and the game saw a few interruptions because of further showers during play. Those earlier disruptions are part of the context for concerns about weather affecting the series in Wellington. The second game is a day-night contest, increasing the hours during which rain could influence the match.

The New Zealand Weather Department predicts light rain on Saturday in the afternoon and evening, with precipitation chances ranging from 39-54%. Forecast guidance points to showers during the scheduled playing period rather than continuous downpours. That pattern raises the prospect of multiple short interruptions rather than a single prolonged washout.

Temperature during the scheduled time is predicted to be around 14-16°C, with wind speed expected to reach a maximum of 18 kmph. Humidity is likely to be around 80-90 percent through the afternoon and evening, according to the forecast data cited.

Because passing showers are possible and no strong prediction of continuous rain exists, both teams will be looking to bowl first if they win the toss. The conditions that helped India bowl New Zealand out cheaply in the opening match will be a consideration for captains when making the toss decision.

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