India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI, Wellington: IST Time, Rain Forecast, Pitch, Probable XIs and Where to Watch, Explained
India lead New Zealand 1-0 going into the second ODI at Hnry Stadium (formerly Sky Stadium), Wellington, on Saturday, 7 November 2026, at 7:30 AM IST. Rain is forecast, with about a 60% chance around match time. Here is the start time, weather, pitch, head-to-head record, team news including Mohammed Siraj, and how to watch in India.
India go into the second ODI against New Zealand in Wellington with a 1-0 lead, after a rain-hit five-wicket win in Auckland. The weather could have a say again. Here is everything you need before the 7:30 AM start.
The 60-second version
- When: Saturday, 7 November 2026, 7:30 AM IST (3:00 PM local).
- Toss: around 7:00 AM IST.
- Where: Hnry Stadium, Wellington (formerly Sky Stadium).
- Series: five ODIs, India lead 1-0.
- Weather: about 60% chance of rain, heavy cloud, 17-19 degrees C.
- Watch in India: Sony Sports Network, DD Sports, SonyLIV.
How the first ODI went
New Zealand were bowled out for 185 at Eden Park. Rain cut India's chase to 143 in 32 overs under DLS, and India got there at 143/5 in 22.4 overs. Virat Kohli made 74 off 51, Arshdeep Singh took 4-70 and Anshul Kamboj was player of the match for 2-22. Full details in our 1st ODI explainer.
Weather in Wellington
| Factor | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain around match time | About 60% |
| Chance of rain into the night | About 55% |
| Cloud cover | Near total |
| Temperature | About 17-19 degrees C by day, 12 degrees C at night |
Forecasts as carried by Outlook India on 6 November. Wellington weather can change quickly, so expect possible delays and DLS revisions.
Pitch and ground
- Seamers usually get early help; batting gets easier once the ball is older and the bounce stays true.
- Square boundaries are short, about 60 metres.
- In 32 ODIs here, the average first-innings score is about 232 and the second-innings average about 206.
- Evening dew can make the ball slippery, which tends to help the side batting second. With rain about, captains often prefer to chase so they know the DLS target.
Team news and probable XIs
India are unlikely to change much after a comfortable win. The main question is whether Mohammed Siraj, who sat out in Auckland, comes in for the seam-friendly conditions. Kuldeep Yadav and Ruturaj Gaikwad are also waiting.
India (probable, same as 1st ODI): Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Auqib Nabi, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh.
New Zealand (probable, same as 1st ODI): Will Young, Tim Seifert, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), Mitchell Santner (captain), Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Blair Tickner, Jacob Duffy.
These are BharatBeat's projections based on the first ODI. The official XIs are announced at the toss.
Full squads
- India: Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Anshul Kamboj, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar.
- New Zealand: Mitchell Santner, Tom Latham, Tim Seifert, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Nick Kelly, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy, Blair Tickner, Matthew Fisher.
Head-to-head
| Record | India | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| All ODIs (123 played) | 63 | 52 |
| ODIs in New Zealand (46 played) | 14 | 26 |
There has been one tie and seven no results overall. India have won only two bilateral ODI series in New Zealand: in 2008-09 and 2019. A win in Wellington would put them 2-0 up with three to play.
Where to watch
- TV: Sony Sports Network and DD Sports.
- Streaming: SonyLIV app and website.
For the rest of the schedule, see our India vs New Zealand ODI series guide.
Sources: The Sunday Guardian match guide, Outlook India's weather and pitch report, ESPNcricinfo's 1st ODI scorecard and the BCCI fixture list.
Frequently asked questions
›What time does the India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI start in IST?
7:30 AM IST on Saturday, 7 November 2026, which is 3:00 PM local time (NZDT) in Wellington. The toss is normally 30 minutes earlier, at about 7:00 AM IST.
›Where is the 2nd ODI being played?
At Hnry Stadium in Wellington, the ground earlier known as Sky Stadium and, before that, Westpac Stadium.
›Will rain affect the 2nd ODI?
Possibly. Forecasts carried by Outlook India put the chance of rain at about 60% around match time, with heavy cloud cover and temperatures around 17-19 degrees Celsius. The first ODI in Auckland was also cut short by rain.
›Where can I watch India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI in India?
On Sony Sports Network TV channels and DD Sports, and streaming on SonyLIV.
›Will Mohammed Siraj play in Wellington?
Siraj is in the squad but did not play the first ODI. India have not named their XI. The conditions in Wellington, often cloudy and windy, could make a case for an extra seamer, but any change will only be confirmed at the toss.
›What is the India vs New Zealand ODI head-to-head?
India have won 63 and New Zealand 52 of 123 ODIs, with one tie and seven no results. In New Zealand, the hosts lead 26-14. India have won only two bilateral ODI series in New Zealand, in 2008-09 and 2019.