India will look to extend their lead and take a commanding 2-0 advantage in the three-match ODI series when they face New Zealand in the second encounter at Hnry Stadium in Wellington on Saturday, November 7. Shubman Gill and his men head into the contest with confidence after securing a convincing five-wicket victory in the series opener.
India bowled out the hosts for 185 before completing a rain-revised chase of 143 with five wickets to spare.
India’s bowling and fielding were among the major positives from the opening encounter. The visitors’ fast bowlers adapted well to the conditions, while senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli set the standard on the field. Rohit produced a sharp direct throw to run out Daryl Mitchell, while Kohli took a diving catch at second slip before scoring a match-winning 74 off 51 deliveries.
Ahead of the second ODI, India’s fielders have been training with a lighter yellow ball under new fielding coach Subhadeep Ghosh. The ball moves more in the air than a regular cricket ball, helping players improve their judgment, stability and early movement. These skills could prove particularly important in New Zealand, where swirling winds and changing ground dimensions often make fielding challenging.
Wellington will present a different challenge compared to Auckland’s Eden Park, with shorter square boundaries and longer straight boundaries potentially influencing field placements and bowling plans. New Zealand will look to use these dimensions to their advantage, particularly during the death overs. However, India will be keen to adapt quickly and deliver another disciplined performance to strengthen their position in the series and put the hosts under pressure.
IND vs NZ: Schedule
- Match: India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI
- Date: November 7
- Day: Saturday
- Venue: Henry Stadium, Wellington
- Start: 8 am IST (delayed start due to rain)
IND vs NZ: Live Streaming Details
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IND vs NZ: Squads
India Squad: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill(c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul(w), Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Mohammed Siraj, Ishan Kishan, Kuldeep Yadav
New Zealand Squad: Will Young, Tim Seifert, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner(c), Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy, Blair Tickner, Nick Kelly, Matthew Fisher, Michael Bracewell, Matt Henry