Can India Make It 2-0? Gill's Men Take on New Zealand in Wellington
India face New Zealand in the second ODI on November 7 in Wellington, with Shubman Gill's side looking to build on their opening-match victory and take a 2-0 lead in the series.
06 November, 2026
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The Men in Blue will look to strengthen their position in the five-match ODI series when India take on New Zealand in the second ODI on November 7, 2026. The contest will be played at Hnry Stadium in Wellington, with the match scheduled to begin at 7:30 AM IST.
Led by Shubman Gill, India made a winning start to the series in Auckland, defeating New Zealand by five wickets via the DLS method in a rain-affected opening ODI. The visitors will now look to carry that momentum into Wellington and move one step closer to securing the series.
India's bowling attack impressed in the first game, with Arshdeep Singh claiming four wickets, while Gurnoor Brar picked up three. Anshul Kamboj also made a significant contribution, taking two wickets and being named Player of the Match.
With the bat, Virat Kohli led India's chase with 74 off 51 balls, while captain Shubman Gill contributed 37 off 56 deliveries.
New Zealand, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back on home soil after being bowled out for 185 in the opening ODI. Devon Conway is ruled out for the remainder of the ODI series after suffering from a concussion during training. Nick Kelly has been called into the squad as his replacement.
With India holding a 1-0 advantage, the second ODI presents New Zealand with an opportunity to level the series, while Gill's side will be determined to take another step towards a series victory.
Shubman Gill and the Titans Connection
The second ODI will also be an important one for Gujarat Titans fans, with captain Shubman Gill leading India once again.
Gill has established himself as a key figure in India's ODI setup and will be looking to make a decisive contribution with the bat in Wellington. Fellow Gujarat Titans players Mohammed Siraj and Gurnoor Brar are also part of India's ODI squad, with Brar making an immediate impact in the opening game by taking three wickets.
For the Titans, the performances of their players on the international stage will be another key storyline to follow as India's tour of New Zealand continues.
New Zealand vs India head-to-head in ODI cricket
India and New Zealand have faced each other regularly in ODI cricket, including several major ICC tournaments. India will head into the second ODI looking to build on their recent momentum against the Black Caps, while New Zealand will be keen to use home conditions to level the five-match series.
India and New Zealand have played a total of 124 ODIs, among which India has registered 64 wins and the Black Caps won 52 ODIs. The two teams have tied in one game, and seven ODIs ended in no result.
New Zealand vs India ODI series squads
New Zealand: Tom Latham (wk), Mitchell Santner (c), Will Young, Tim Seifert, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy, Blair Tickner, Nick Kelly, Matthew Fisher, Michael Bracewell, Matt Henry.
The New Zealand vs India ODI series 2026 will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network's TV channels. LIVE streaming of the NZ vs IND ODI series 2026 will be available on the SonyLIV app and website.
