IND vs NZ Today Match Prediction, 2nd ODI – Who Will Win? Top Batter and Top Bowler Picks | India vs New Zealand 2026
IND vs NZ Today Match Prediction 2nd ODI: India (IND) and New Zealand (NZ) are set to lock horns in the 2nd ODI of the New Zealand Tour of India 2026. If you are searching for India vs New Zealand Today Match Prediction, you’re in the right place.
The high-voltage clash will be played on Wednesday, January 14, at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, Khandheri, Rajkot, India.
IND vs NZ 2nd ODI Cricket Match Prediction (Pre-Match)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Winner Prediction | India is to win this match. |
| Most Runs | Virat Kohli (IND), Daryl Mitchell (NZ) |
| Most Wickets | Mohammed Siraj (IND), Kyle Jamieson (NZ) |
| Most SIX | India to hit more sixes |
| Most 4s | India to hit more 4s |
| Fantasy Tips | IND vs NZ 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction |
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IND vs NZ 2nd ODI Cricket Match Prediction – Team Analysis
India (IND) Team Analysis
Men in Blue have made a grand opening under Shubman Gill’s leadership. India heads into this game after winning the opening ODI against New Zealand by 4 wickets. In this match, Virat Kohli once again proved to be the saviour for Team India, scoring 93 runs off 91 balls, and Shubman Gill added 56 off 71 balls. Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana and Prasidh Krishna took 2 wickets each.
India Team Strength Players:
Virat Kohli is India’s most reliable batter. In the previous match, he proved himself to be the best batsman by anchoring Team India’s innings.
Rohit Sharma, the attacking opener who can change the course of the game.
Shubman Gill, the fearless young Skipper. He delivered an excellent half-century in the opening match.
Harshit Rana, a youngster who performed like a veteran, scored 29 runs and picked up 2 wickets.
Mohammed Siraj, the lead pacer. With two wickets and a strong economy of 5.00, he keeps runs down and takes key wickets when needed.
Also Read – IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction (2nd ODI), in Vadodara 2026
New Zealand (NZ) Team Analysis
New Zealand continued their impressive run in ODI cricket, making it 16 wins from 20 matches. However, they lost the opening match to India. Although the batsmen, performing at a remarkable strike rate, set a massive target of 300 runs, the bowlers were unable to defend it due to their poor bowling performance. Daryl Mitchell was the top run scorer with 84, while Kyle Jamieson impressed with the ball and took 4 wickets.
New Zealand Team Strength:
Daryl Mitchell is New Zealand’s X-factor. His knock of 84 runs shows he can change the game on his own.
Devon Conway is a steady opener. With 56 runs, he gave New Zealand a solid start.
Henry Nicholls can score big in the top order, which makes him a vital player for the upcoming matches.
Michael Bracewell will anchor the middle order. He can be lethal with the ball and bat.
Kyle Jamieson is the strike bowler. His four wickets at an average of 10.25 and an economy of 4.10 make him a big threat with the new ball and in the middle overs.
IND vs NZ 2nd ODI Match Details & Live Streaming:
| Match No. | IND vs NZ 2nd ODI |
| Tournament | New Zealand Tour of India 2026 |
| Date & Time | Wednesday, January 14, 1:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Niranjan Shah Stadium, Khandheri, Rajkot, India. |
| Live Streaming | Star Sports Network |
India vs New Zealand: Probable Playing 11
India Probable XI:
Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
New Zealand Probable XI:
Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay (WK), Michael Bracewell, Zakary Foulkes, Kristian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson, Adithya Ashok
Also read – IND vs NZ 2ND ODI Player Battles Head to Head & Team Stats
India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI, Players To Watch Out for
Who will be the top run scorers for India today?
Virat Kohli is our pick to top-score for India.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Virat Kohli | 1 | 1 | – | 93 | 93 | 93.00 | 91 | 102.20 | – | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 2. Shubman Gill | 1 | 1 | – | 56 | 56 | 56.00 | 71 | 78.87 | – | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 3. Shreyas Iyer | 1 | 1 | – | 49 | 49 | 49.00 | 47 | 104.26 | – | – | 1 | 4 |
Who will be the top run scorers for New Zealand today?
Daryl Mitchell is our pick to top-score for New Zealand.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Daryl Mitchell | 1 | 1 | – | 84 | 84 | 84.00 | 71 | 118.31 | – | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 2. Henry Nicholls | 1 | 1 | – | 62 | 62 | 62.00 | 69 | 89.86 | – | 1 | – | 8 |
| 3. Devon Conway | 1 | 1 | – | 56 | 56 | 56.00 | 67 | 83.58 | – | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Who will pick the most wickets for India in the match?
Pick: Mohammed Siraj to take the most wickets for India.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Mohammed Siraj | 1 | 1 | 8 | 40 | 2 | 2/40 | 20.00 | 5.00 | 24.00 | – | – | – |
| 2. Harshit Rana | 1 | 1 | 10 | 65 | 2 | 2/65 | 32.50 | 6.50 | 30.00 | – | – | – |
| 3. Prasidh Krishna | 1 | 1 | 9 | 60 | 2 | 2/60 | 30.00 | 6.67 | 27.00 | – | – | – |
Who will pick the most wickets for New Zealand in the match?
Pick: Kyle Jamieson to take the most wickets for New Zealand.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Kyle Jamieson | 1 | 1 | 10 | 41 | 4 | 4/41 | 10.25 | 4.10 | 15.00 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 2. Kristian Clarke | 1 | 1 | 10 | 73 | 1 | 1/73 | 73.00 | 7.30 | 60.00 | – | – | – |
| 3. Adithya Ashok | 1 | 1 | 6 | 55 | 1 | 1/55 | 55.00 | 9.17 | 36.00 | – | – | – |
India vs New Zealand, Which Team Will score more sixes?
We expect India to hit more sixes in this match
India vs New Zealand, Which Team Will score more fours?
We expect India to hit more fours in this match.
Who will win today’s IND vs NZ 2nd ODI match?
India has a more experienced and talented squad and also benefits from home conditions, which makes them look like the more balanced side. Additionally, India has put psychological pressure on New Zealand by winning the first match.
Prediction: MyFinal11 expert is backing India to win this match.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on player stats, form, and match conditions. Cricket is unpredictable; consider other factors before making decisions.