New Zealand host India in the second ODI on Saturday, November 7, at Hnry Stadium in Wellington. India lead the five-match series 1–0 after winning the rain-affected opener by five wickets under the DLS method at Eden Park, Auckland. The match starts at 3:00 PM local time in Wellington, which is 9:00 PM ET and 6:00 PM PT on Friday, November 6, for U.S. viewers.
The first game gave India a strong platform with both ball and bat. New Zealand now need a more productive top-order effort and a better response to India’s seam attack to level the series. With the match taking place on Friday evening across much of the United States, it offers a late-week international cricket window for American fans.
India take momentum from the opening ODI
New Zealand were dismissed for 185 in 40.2 overs. India reached 143 for five in 22.4 overs while chasing a revised DLS target of 143, completing a five-wicket victory. The result put India ahead 1–0 in the five-match ODI series.
Virat Kohli led the chase with 74 from 51 balls. Shubman Gill contributed 37 from 56 deliveries, helping India stay in control of the shortened chase after an early wicket.
Arshdeep Singh leads the bowling effort
Arshdeep Singh took four wickets for 70 runs in 10 overs, while Gurnoor Brar claimed three for 44. Anshul Kamboj returned figures of two for 22 from 10 overs and was named Player of the Match. India’s bowlers prevented New Zealand from building a larger total.
New Zealand will want a stronger contribution from the top order in Wellington. Tim Seifert top-scored with 38 in Auckland, but the hosts lost wickets often enough to leave the lower order with too much work.
What New Zealand need to improve
- Build a stronger opening platform: New Zealand need partnerships that allow the middle order to play with more freedom.
- Protect wickets in the middle overs: Losing wickets in clusters made it difficult to post a competitive total in Auckland.
- Counter India’s seam attack: Better shot selection and strike rotation will be important against Arshdeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar.
Key questions for both teams
India will look to carry the same discipline into the second match. Kohli’s form is an encouraging sign, while the bowling group will want to repeat its control. New Zealand need a stronger first innings and a more sustained response through the middle overs. Final team combinations and any late fitness updates should be checked closer to the toss.
New Zealand vs India 2nd ODI: date, time and venue
| Time zone | Match start |
|---|---|
| U.S. Eastern Time | Friday, November 6 · 9:00 PM ET |
| U.S. Pacific Time | Friday, November 6 · 6:00 PM PT |
| Wellington local time | Saturday, November 7 · 3:00 PM NZDT |
Match: New Zealand vs India, 2nd ODI
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 (Wellington)
Venue: Hnry Stadium, Wellington
Series: India lead 1–0
India have the early advantage, but New Zealand have four matches remaining to turn the series around. The Wellington ODI is an important test of whether India can convert a strong opening performance into sustained control of the tour.
