Published on: Nov 5, 2026 10:39 am IST | Updated on: Nov 5, 2026 10:40 am IST
The Indian pace attack started the ODI leg of the New Zealand tour on a high note, helping Team India get off the mark with a 5-wicket win in the first ODI in Auckland (DLS method). The pacers’ cohesive effort bowled out the hosts for a mere 185. The chase was led by the chase master, Virat Kohli, himself, with a sublime 51-ball 74, and was well supported by skipper Shubman Gill. The duo stitched together 113 runs for the second wicket, ensuring the team got over the line in just 22.4 overs. With 1-0 up in the series, the visitors will enter the second ODI in Te Whanganui-a-Tara with utmost confidence. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 2nd ODI, NZ vs IND, at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington (Te Whanganui-a-Tara).
New Zealand had an off day in the previous fixture, especially with the bat. However, their bowlers found the right length to bowl to the Indian batters once Shubman and Virat were sent to the pavilion. A barrage of short balls troubled the Indian batters for good, and this is a tactic the hosts might use in the second game in Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Team India will look to maintain their winning rhythm, but the hosts should start as the favorites. Therefore, expect the hosts to bounce back in this game and have the win probability meter favoring them. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 2nd ODI, NZ vs IND, at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington (Te Whanganui-a-Tara).
IND: 49% win chance NZ: 51% win chance
Fresh off a match winning knock in the last game, Virat averages 51.40 at this venue in ODIs with an impressive tally of 257 runs across 6 innings. He will be looking to add more runs to his tally at the Westpac Stadium.
The New Zealand wicket-keeper batter and vice-captain got out cheaply in the last game. However, the left-hander remains a crucial cog in the middle order to indulge in different partnerships. Expect Tom to have a good game with the bat.
The Indian wicket-keeper batter has amassed 262 runs across 6 ODI innings in New Zealand. Rahul didn't get much time to bat in the last game, but if he gets more time in this game, expect Rahul to get into runs.
Daryl Mitchell loves batting against India and will be gutted after getting run out in the last game. The right-hand batter has scored 286 runs in his last 5 ODI knocks, averaging at an impressive rate of 57. He remains a vital cog in the Blackcaps batting unit.
Check out our prediction for the NZ vs IND 2nd ODI match at Westpac Stadium in Wellington (Te Whanganui-a-Tara).
India could hardly have asked for a better start to the ODI series, as a disciplined all-round performance helped them secure a convincing five-wicket victory in the opening match in Auckland. The visitors’ pace battery laid the foundation for success by bundling New Zealand out for just 185, ensuring the chase remained within comfortable reach despite challenging conditions.
The Indian fast bowlers operated as a unit, with Gurnoor Brar leading the wicket tally with three scalps. Player of the Match Anshul Kamboj impressed with his control and accuracy, returning excellent figures of 2 for 22, while Arshdeep Singh chipped in with four wickets to dismantle the hosts’ batting lineup.
In response, India were driven by a vintage Virat Kohli masterclass. The batting stalwart smashed a fluent 74 off just 51 deliveries, displaying his trademark authority while chasing. Skipper Shubman Gill provided ideal support as the duo stitched together a match-winning 113-run partnership for the second wicket. Their stand ensured India crossed the finish line in only 22.4 overs via the DLS method.
With confidence high and momentum on their side, India will now aim to build on this strong start and strengthen their grip on the series.
New Zealand will be eager to put their disappointing batting performance behind them when they take the field in the second ODI at Te Whanganui-a-Tara. The hosts never managed to build meaningful partnerships in Auckland and paid the price as they were bundled out for just 185. With the series already on the line, the Black Caps know a stronger showing with the bat is essential to level the contest.
While the batters struggled, the home side can draw encouragement from the way their bowlers responded after the dismissal of Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli. New Zealand’s pacers consistently targeted the short-ball tactic and managed to trouble the Indian middle order. The approach yielded positive results, with almost every Indian batter apart from Rohit Sharma falling to deliveries directed at the body or rising sharply off the surface.
Given the success of that strategy, the hosts are expected to employ a similar plan in Wellington. If their bowlers can once again expose India’s vulnerability against short-pitched bowling while the batters deliver a more composed effort, New Zealand will fancy their chances of bouncing back strongly and restoring parity in the five-match series. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 124 NZ won: 52 IND won: 64 Tie: 1 No Result: 7 RECENT form INDIA: L W W L W RECENT form NEW ZEALAND: W W W L L
In 124 meetings between the two sides in ODI cricket, India has had the upper hand with 64 wins, whereas New Zealand have won 52 contests. Seven matches ended without a result, whereas one match ended in a tie.
How will the two teams, i.e., India and New Zealand, fare in the 2nd ODI? Let’s take a look.
Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Tim Seifert, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (WK), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner (C), Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry/Blair Tickner, Jacob Duffy
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 2nd ODI between India and New Zealand at Westpac Stadium in Wellington (Te Whanganui-a-Tara):
Toss Prediction
The online live streaming of the 2nd ODI match of the India Tour of New Zealand 2026 will take place live on the SonyLIV app. The live TV coverage for this series will be available on the Sony Sports Channels.
After a demeaning loss in the opening game of the series, the Blackcaps will look to bounce back to settle the score and draw level in the series. The batters will be looking to put up a better show after what transpired in Auckland. Team India will look to continue from where they left off in the last game, but it should be the hosts who start off well. Therefore, as per our prediction, the hosts, New Zealand, are expected to win the NZ vs IND 1st ODI match.
Want more Cricket Betting Tips like this? Click here