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India vs New Zealand: 2nd ODI preview, team news and where to watch

India lead the five-match ODI series 1-0 ahead of the Wellington fixture on Saturday.

By , Sports writer

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India face New Zealand in the second ODI of the five-match series at Wellington on November 7. Mohammed Siraj may return.

Key takeaways

  • India lead the five-match ODI series 1-0 after a five-wicket win in Auckland.
  • The second ODI takes place at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on Saturday, November 7.
  • Mohammed Siraj could replace Auqib Nabi in India's pace attack if Siraj is available.
  • Shubhadeep Ghosh said the team management will decide on Siraj's selection.

India play New Zealand in the second ODI of the five-match series at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on Saturday, November 7, 2026. India lead the series 1-0 after winning the opening match by five wickets in Auckland.

The tour is the biggest bilateral series played between both nations, with India touring New Zealand from October to December 2026 to play two Tests, five ODIs and five T20Is, and the Test series forms part of the 2025-2027 World Test Championship cycle.

Team news

Mohammed Siraj could return to India's pace attack for the second ODI. Rediff reported that Auqib Nabi went wicketless in the opener and could be replaced by Siraj if available.

" Gurnoor Brar, Anshul Kamboj and Arshdeep Singh changed the narrative with stellar performances in the series opener, with Kamboj the pick of the bowlers for India with his 46 dot balls.

Arshdeep and Nabi opened the bowling at Eden Park, but considering the movement Kamboj generated, he could also be given the new ball alongside Arshdeep. At the Basin Reserve in Wellington, the square boundaries are shorter, requiring pacers to adjust their lengths accordingly.

Probable playing XI

India's probable XI includes Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj. Shreyas Iyer is an Indian international cricketer who serves as vice-captain in ODIs and captains Mumbai in domestic cricket. KL Rahul plays for Karnataka in domestic cricket and Delhi Capitals in the IPL.

Form and head-to-head

India won the first ODI in Auckland by five wickets and hold a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Eden Park had shorter straight boundaries, while at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, the square boundaries are shorter, requiring pacers to adjust their lengths accordingly.

Where to watch

No specific TV channel or streaming service was named in the sources.

Why it matters

India are seeking a 2-0 lead in the biggest bilateral series between the two nations.

What happens next

India will continue the ODI tour after Wellington, with further matches scheduled as part of the five-match series.

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