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India have made a winning start to their five-match ODI series against New Zealand. The Men in Blue defeated New Zealand by five wickets in the first ODI to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Now, all eyes are on the second ODI, which will be played just before Diwali.
The IND vs NZ 2nd ODI will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Wellington Regional Stadium in New Zealand. Indian fans will be able to watch the match early in the morning. Check all the important details about the upcoming match, including its date, venue, toss time, match timing and both teams squads.
India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI Date: When Will the Second Match Be Played?
The second ODI between India and New Zealand will be played on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Interestingly, the match will take place on Chhoti Diwali, while the main Diwali celebration will be on Sunday, November 8. Cricket fans will get an exciting international match during the festive weekend.
IND vs NZ 2nd ODI Venue: Where Will the Match Be Played?
The second match of the five-match ODI series will be played at Wellington Regional Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand.
New Zealand will have the advantage of playing on home soil and will look to bounce back after losing the opening match. Meanwhile, India will aim to continue their winning momentum and strengthen their position in the series.
IND vs NZ 2nd ODI Time: When Will the Toss and Match Start?
Indian cricket fans will need to wake up early to catch the second ODI live.
The match will begin at 7:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST), while the toss is scheduled for 7:00 AM IST. In New Zealand, the match will start at 3:00 PM local time.
IND vs NZ 2nd ODI Schedule: Check Date, Time and Venue
Here are all the important details of the second ODI between India and New Zealand.
| Match Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI |
| Series | Five-Match ODI Series |
| Date | November 7, 2026 |
| Day | Saturday |
| Venue | Wellington Regional Stadium |
| City | Wellington, New Zealand |
| Toss Time | 7:00 AM IST |
| Match Start Time | 7:30 AM IST |
| Local Start Time | 3:00 PM |
| Series Status | India lead 1-0 |
India Squad for 2nd ODI: Check Full List of Players
Shubman Gill will lead the Indian team in the second ODI. The squad features experienced batters such as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, along with talented all-rounders and bowlers.
India Squad: Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper), Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper), Naman Dhir, Mohammed Siraj, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Aqib Nabi, Anshul Kamboj and Gurnoor Brar.
New Zealand Squad for 2nd ODI: Check Full List of Players
New Zealand will be led by Mitchell Santner in the second ODI. The squad includes experienced players such as Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips.
New Zealand Squad: Mitchell Santner (Captain), Tom Latham (Wicketkeeper), Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Will Young, Michael Bracewell, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Seifert (Wicketkeeper), Glenn Phillips, Blair Tickner, Nathan Smith and Matthew Fisher.
India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI: Can India Take a 2-0 Lead?
India will enter the second ODI with confidence after winning the opening match by five wickets. Virat Kohli's batting performance and Anshul Kamboj's impressive bowling spell were among the biggest positives for the visitors.
However, New Zealand will be determined to bounce back on home soil. The hosts need a better batting performance and more effective bowling to challenge the Indian team.
A victory in the second ODI will give India a 2-0 lead in the series, while a win for New Zealand will level the contest at 1-1.
With both teams aiming for an important victory, fans can expect an exciting India vs New Zealand encounter on Chhoti Diwali.
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