NZ vs IND: India's strongest playing XI for 2nd ODI against New Zealand - Predicted
The 2nd NZ vs IND ODI will be played at Hnry Stadium in Wellington.
India started the five-match ODI series with a comprehensive win in the first match at Eden Park. Virat Kohli and the Indian bowlers played a key role in the win, taking India to a 5-wicket victory. With this win, India took a 1-0 lead over New Zealand.
The second ODI is set to be played on Saturday, November 7. Batters from both teams struggled with extra bounce and swing in the first game, except Virat Kohli.
The former Indian captain played excellent strokes and adapted well to the bounce. His hook and pull shots were exceptional. He finished with a 51-ball 74. Arshdeep Singh returned with figures of 4/70, while Gurnoor Brar (3/44) and Anshul Kamboj (2/22) were also brilliant.
India checked almost every box in the first game. Their decision to go with four specialist bowlers and a few all-rounders proved right.
The visitors have a good chance to take an early lead; hence, they need to field their best XI. Despite the win, some areas need attention, and India will look to work on them before the second match.
Mohammed Siraj is likely to get a place in the 2nd ODI
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The top four in the Indian batting unit are locked. Despite a six-ball duck in the first game, Rohit Sharma will open with captain Shubman Gill. Virat is irreplaceable at this moment and will bat at No. 3, looking for another match-winning knock.
Shreyas Iyer got a start in the first ODI, but he failed to finish. He will bat at No. 4. Wellington’s pitch will help pacers, and Saturday’s weather is also expected to be cloudy.
Axar Patel will be the lone spinner in the XI, and he might bat at No. 5 ahead of KL Rahul. Naman Dhir has been pretty good on this tour, and he will be the next.
With the conditions favouring fast bowling, India are likely to go with a pace-heavy bowling unit. Arshdeep, Kamboj, and Gurnoor bowled well in the first game, and they might be the first three picks.
Aquib Nabi had a poor game, returning with 33/0 in six overs. Hence, India can look to add Mohammed Siraj in the mix. His experience can come in handy for India.
India’s strongest playing XI for 2nd ODI
Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (WK), Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj.
When will the second NZ vs IND ODI take place?
The second NZ vs IND ODI will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Where will the second NZ vs IND ODI take place?
The second NZ vs IND ODI will take place at Hnry Stadium in Wellington.
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