India and New Zealand are set to face each other in the second ODI of the three-match series on January 14 at the Niranjan Shah Stadium. After winning the opening match in Vadodara, India national cricket team hold a 1–0 lead and will look to wrap up the series, while New Zealand national cricket team aim to bounce back and stay alive.
The Rajkot pitch is known for big scores, and another high-scoring contest is expected under clear weather conditions.
IND vs NZ 2nd ODI Match Details
| Match | IND vs NZ, 2nd ODI |
|---|---|
| Date | 14 January 2026 |
| Time | 1:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot |
| Series Status | India lead 1–0 |
| Live Telecast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming (Free) | JioCinema App & Website |
Team Form and Match Preview
India enter the match with strong confidence after chasing down 300+ runs in the first ODI. Senior players like Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill are in good touch, while the bowling unit has shown discipline at the death.
However, India will miss Washington Sundar, who has been ruled out due to injury. His absence slightly weakens the spin-all-rounder balance, but India still look well covered.
New Zealand showed fighting spirit in the first match with solid batting performances. Their concern remains defending big totals, especially on batting-friendly Indian pitches. Fast bowler Kyle Jamieson will again be crucial with the new ball.
IND vs NZ 2nd ODI Pitch Report: Rajkot ODI Surface
The Rajkot pitch traditionally favors batters and offers true bounce.
Pitch Highlights:
- Average first-innings score: 300+
- Short boundaries support aggressive batting
- Early overs may assist pacers
- Spinners come into play in middle overs
- Dew could help chasing sides in the evening
Overall, a run-fest is expected, with both teams eyeing totals above 320 if they bat first.
See Also: IND vs NZ ODI Head-to-Head, Stats, Venues
IND vs NZ 2nd ODI Head-to-Head Record (ODIs)
| Record | Matches |
|---|---|
| Total ODIs | 121 |
| India Wins | 63 |
| New Zealand Wins | 50 |
| No Result | 7 |
| Tied | 1 |
IND vs NZ 2nd ODI Predicted Playing XI
India (Likely XI)
- Rohit Sharma
- Shubman Gill (Captain)
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- Ravindra Jadeja
- KL Rahul (WK)
- Harshit Rana
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
New Zealand (Likely XI)
- Devon Conway
- Henry Nicholls
- Will Young
- Daryl Mitchell
- Glenn Phillips
- Mitchell Hay (WK)
- Michael Bracewell (Captain)
- Kyle Jamieson
- Adithya Ashok
- Christian Clarke
- Zak Foulkes
Where to Watch IND vs NZ 2nd ODI Live (Free)
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports 1 / Star Sports HD
- Free Live Streaming: JioCinema App & Website
- Languages Available: English, Hindi, Regional feeds
India start as favorites due to form, depth, and home conditions. New Zealand will need a complete team effort, especially from their bowlers, to stop India from sealing the series early. With a flat pitch, star batters on both sides, and series pressure, Rajkot is set for an exciting ODI clash.
