Quick answer
India play New Zealand in the 2nd ODI on Saturday, 7 November 2026, at Hnry Stadium in Wellington. Play starts at 7:30 am IST (7:00 am PKT), with the toss half an hour earlier. India lead the five-match series 1-0 after a rain-hit five-wicket win in Auckland. The real story is not the scoreline. It is a new-look Indian bowling attack, without Jasprit Bumrah, auditioning for World Cup 2027.
India won the opener at Eden Park on 4 November by five wickets on DLS. New Zealand were bowled out for 185 in 40.2 overs. After two rain breaks, India chased a revised 143 with Virat Kohli making 74 off 51 balls. Kohli and captain Shubman Gill added 113 for the second wicket, according to Outlook India.
Rohit Sharma did not get going. He fell for a six-ball duck in the first over, caught by Mitchell Santner off Kyle Jamieson.
Who did the damage with the ball
This is the part India fans should watch. Bumrah has been rested for the ODI series and Prasidh Krishna is out with a hamstring problem, according to Business Standard. So the new ball went to a younger group, and they delivered.
| Bowler | 1st ODI wickets | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | Led the attack, but went for 70 in his 10 overs |
| Gurnoor Brar | 3 | His wickets included top-scorer Tim Seifert |
| Anshul Kamboj | 2 | 10 overs for just 22 runs, Player of the Match |
Kamboj’s spell was the standout. Two for 22 from ten overs, with two maidens, on a day when New Zealand’s No. 11 Blair Tickner still smashed 34. That kind of control is exactly what India will need on South African pitches next year.
Team news for Wellington
India are unlikely to change a winning side. Business Standard’s probable XI is the same team that played in Auckland: Gill (c), Rohit, Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wk), Naman Dhir, Kamboj, Auqib Nabi, Brar and Arshdeep. Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav are in the squad if India want to rotate.
New Zealand are stretched. Devon Conway has been ruled out of the remaining ODIs after a concussion, and Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman are out of the series with injuries, per Business Standard. Tim Seifert, who top-scored with 38 in Auckland, should keep his place at the top.
Match timings and where to watch
- Date: Saturday, 7 November 2026
- Venue: Hnry Stadium, Wellington
- Toss: 7:00 am IST (6:30 am PKT)
- First ball: 7:30 am IST (7:00 am PKT)
- TV in India: Sony Sports Network
- Streaming in India: SonyLIV
Our take
The Rohit duck will get the headlines in India, and one more cheap score will bring the usual questions. One innings tells you very little. We looked at the bigger picture in our piece on Rohit and Kohli’s World Cup 2027 chances. The more useful takeaway from Auckland is the bowling. With Bumrah being managed, India need two or three seamers who can hold an end in ODIs. Kamboj and Brar made a strong first case. If they back it up in Wellington, they move from fringe names to genuine contenders for the World Cup 2027 squad.
FAQs
What time does India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI start?
7:30 am IST on Saturday, 7 November, with the toss at 7:00 am IST.
Is Jasprit Bumrah playing the New Zealand ODIs?
No. He has been rested for the ODI series, according to Business Standard.
What is the series score?
India lead 1-0 in the five-match series.
Sources
- Business Standard: New Zealand vs India 2nd ODI playing 11, toss time
- Outlook India: India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI preview
- CricketNews.com: 1st ODI result and scorecard
About this story. Written by the T20 Cricinfo desk from the sources listed above. Scores and team news were cross-checked across these reports; the final XIs will only be confirmed at the toss.
