IND vs NZ Today Match Prediction, 2nd T20I – Who Will Win? Top Batter and Top Bowler Picks | India vs New Zealand 2026
IND vs NZ Today Match Prediction 2nd T20I: India (IND) and New Zealand (NZ) are set to lock horns in the 2nd T20I 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 Friday, January 23, at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur, India.
IND vs NZ 2nd T20I Cricket Match Prediction (Pre-Match)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Winner Prediction | India is to win this match. |
| Most Runs | Abhishek Sharma (IND), Glenn Phillips(NZ) |
| Most Wickets | Varun Chakravarthy (IND), Jacob Duffy (NZ) |
| Most SIX | India to hit more sixes |
| Most 4s | India to hit more 4s |
| Fantasy Tips | IND vs NZ 2nd T20I Dream11 Prediction |
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IND vs NZ 2nd T20I Cricket Match Prediction – Team Analysis
India (IND) Team Analysis
Men in Blue have been in sensational form in the T20I format, winning the opening match by 48 runs. Abhishek Sharma once again played a blistering inning of 84 runs off 35 balls, while Rinku Singh added 44 runs off 20 balls. In the bowling section, Varun Chakaravarthy and Shivam Dube took two wickets each.
India Team Strength Players:
Abhisek Sharma was awarded Player of the Match for his explosive inning in the first match.
Suryakumar Yadav, the fearless young skipper, played a helpful knock of 32 runs off 22 balls.
Ishan Kishan is India’s most reliable batter, who recently delivered an excellent century in a domestic T20 match.
Hardik Pandya, a solid all-rounder, scored 25 runs and took 1 wicket in the last outing.
V Chakarvarthy delivered an excellent spell of four overs and picking up 2 wickets for 37.
Also Read – IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction (2nd T20I), in Raipur 2026
New Zealand (NZ) Team Analysis
After winning the ODI series against India, New Zealand did not have a good start to this T20I series. They lost their first match to India by 48 runs. Despite early wickets down, Glenn Phillips scored 78 runs off 40 balls and Mark Chapman added 39 runs off 24 balls. In the bowling, Kyle Jamieson and Jacob Duffy picked up two wickets each.
New Zealand Team Strength:
Glenn Phillips anchored the innings in the middle order, scoring 78 runs off 40 balls.
Mark Chapman steadied the innings with Glenn Phillips and scored 39 runs in 24 balls.
Tim Robinson, despite an early wicket down, provided a quick start, scoring 21 runs off 15 balls.
Mitchell Santner had showcased his ability as a spinner who could excel on Indian pitches, as he took a four-wicket haul during the 2016 World Cup.
Jacob Duffy is the strike bowler. He delivered an economical spell and took 2 wickets for 27.
IND vs NZ 2nd T20I Match Details & Live Streaming:
| Match No. | IND vs NZ 2nd T20I |
| Tournament | New Zealand Tour of India 2026 |
| Date & Time | Friday, January 23, 7:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur, India. |
| Live Streaming | Star Sports Network |
India vs New Zealand: Probable Playing 11
India Probable XI:
Sanju Samson (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Surya Kumar Yadav, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah
New Zealand Probable XI:
Tim Robinson, Devon Conway (WK), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Kristian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy
Also read – IND vs NZ 2ND ODI Player Battles Head to Head & Team Stats
India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I, Players To Watch Out for
Who will be the top run scorers for India today?
Abhishek Sharma is our pick to top-score for India.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Abhishek Sharma | 1 | 1 | – | 84 | 84 | 84.00 | 35 | 240.00 | – | 1 | 8 | 5 |
| 2. Rinku Singh | 1 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 44 | – | 20 | 220.00 | – | – | 3 | 4 |
| 3. Surya Kumar Yadav | 1 | 1 | – | 32 | 32 | 32.00 | 22 | 145.45 | – | – | 1 | 4 |
Who will be the top run scorers for New Zealand today?
Glenn Phillips is our pick to top-score for New Zealand.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Glenn Phillips | 1 | 1 | – | 78 | 78 | 78.00 | 40 | 195.00 | – | 1 | 6 | 4 |
| 2. Mark Chapman | 1 | 1 | – | 39 | 39 | 39.00 | 24 | 162.50 | – | – | 2 | 4 |
| 3. Daryl Mitchell | 1 | 1 | – | 28 | 28 | 28.00 | 18 | 155.56 | – | – | – | 4 |
Who will pick the most wickets for India in the match?
Pick: Varun Chakravarthy to take the most wickets for India.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Varun Chakaravarthy | 1 | 1 | 4 | 37 | 2 | 2/37 | 18.50 | 9.25 | 12.00 | – | – | – |
| 2. Shivam Dube | 1 | 1 | 3 | 28 | 2 | 2/28 | 14.00 | 9.33 | 9.00 | – | – | – |
| 3. Arshdeep Singh | 1 | 1 | 4 | 31 | 1 | 1/31 | 31.00 | 7.75 | 24.00 | – | – | – |
Who will pick the most wickets for New Zealand in the match?
Pick: Jacob Duffy to take the most wickets for New Zealand.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Jacob Duffy | 1 | 1 | 4 | 27 | 2 | 2/27 | 13.50 | 6.75 | 12.00 | – | – | – |
| 2. Kyle Jamieson | 1 | 1 | 4 | 54 | 2 | 2/54 | 27.00 | 13.50 | 12.00 | – | – | – |
| 3. Kristian Clarke | 1 | 1 | 4 | 40 | 1 | 1/40 | 40.00 | 10.00 | 24.00 | – | – | – |
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 T20I match?
India has a more experienced and talented squad and also benefits from home conditions, which makes them look like the more balanced side.
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.