India vs New Zealand Match Prediction – 2nd ODI
The 2nd ODI of the New Zealand tour of India 2026 will see India take on New Zealand on Wednesday, January 14, at Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot. The match is scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM local time.
India, led by Shubman Gill, feature a formidable batting lineup with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and KL Rahul/Dhruv Jurel as wicketkeeper options. All-round balance comes from Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Ayush Badoni, while the bowling is spearheaded by Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, and Arshdeep Singh for pace and spin control.
New Zealand, captained by Michael Bracewell, bring a versatile squad with top-order stability from Henry Nicholls, Nick Kelly, and Will Young, plus explosive all-rounders Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Josh Clarkson, and Zak Foulkes. Wicketkeeping is handled by Devon Conway and Mitch Hay, with bowling led by Kyle Jamieson, Adi Ashok, Kristian Clarke, Jayden Lennox, and Michael Rae.
The pitch at Niranjan Shah Stadium is batting-friendly in ODIs, known for high-scoring games (first innings averages 300-350+ in past matches). It offers early assistance to pacers with bounce, but flattens out quickly, favoring batters who settle in. Spinners can control middle overs; a first-innings total of 320-340 is competitive, though chasing remains viable if dew plays a role.
Expert Prediction: India have a 60% chance of winning (home advantage, strong batting form, and series lead), while New Zealand hold a 40% chance.
Disclaimer: This video expresses the author’s personal insights and analysis. We encourage readers to consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.
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