Cricket enthusiasts in India and around the world are gearing up for the second One Day International (ODI) match between India and New Zealand. After a close victory in the series opener, India will aim to seal the series. New Zealand, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back and level the series.
Match Details
The second ODI is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, India. The match will begin at 1:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST), with the toss taking place at 1:00 PM IST.
Live Streaming and TV Broadcast
For fans in India, the match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network. Viewers can tune into Star Sports 1, Star Sports 3, and their HD channels for uninterrupted coverage from the toss to the final over. The live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
Team News and Updates
India will be without the services of all-rounder Washington Sundar, who has been ruled out of the series due to a rib injury sustained in the first ODI. Ayush Badoni has been named as his replacement in the squad. Rishabh Pant is also out due to injury, with Dhruv Jurel replacing him in the squad. Shreyas Iyer is fit and available, adding experience to India's middle order.
Squads
The squads for both teams are as follows:
- India: Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wk), Shreyas Iyer (vc), Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ayush Badoni.
- New Zealand: Michael Bracewell (c), Adi Ashok, Kristian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Devon Conway (wk), Zak Foulkes, Mitch Hay (wk), Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Jayden Lennox, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Michael Rae, Will Young.
Key Players to Watch
- India: Virat Kohli's form will be crucial to India's batting success. Mohammed Siraj will spearhead the bowling attack.
- New Zealand: Kyle Jamieson's bowling and Daryl Mitchell's batting will be important for New Zealand.
Pitch Conditions
The pitch at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot is known to be batting-friendly, offering even bounce and minimal lateral movement. The average first-innings score at the venue is 322, suggesting another high-scoring contest is likely.
Head-to-Head Record
The two teams have a long history of ODI encounters. Out of 121 matches played, India has won 63, while New Zealand has won 50. There have been 7 no-results and 1 tie.
Prediction
Given India's strong batting lineup, home advantage, and recent form, they are the favorites to win the second ODI and seal the series. However, New Zealand is expected to put up a strong fight and make tactical adjustments to stay alive in the series.
