India tour of New Zealand, 2026, match 7 of 12
New Zealand vs India 2nd ODI prediction
The verdict, a pitch read, how each innings should unfold and three bets at rising risk.
64%New Zealand
36%India
Quick overview
- Our pick: New Zealand to win, a 64% chance in our model.
- Conditions at Sky Stadium: Grass on the surface and movement off the seam, especially in the first hour.
- The toss: Bowling first is the likely choice, to get the most out of the early movement.
- Safest bet: New Zealand (Match winner), about a 64% chance.
Series window, not a confirmed XI date. Confirm on the day.
Who will win the NZ vs IND 2nd ODI?
New Zealand are our pick for the NZ vs IND 2nd ODI, at 64%. Expect New Zealand to score about 315 and India about 306, with conditions at Sky Stadium helping the quicks. First ball is Thu, 12 Nov 2026 at 19:30 IST.
- Our pick
- New Zealand, 64%
- Format
- ODI, 50 overs
- Pitch helps
- Seamers
What will decide it
The three things we think will settle this match, and which side each one helps.
Conditions at Sky Stadium
Grass on the surface and movement off the seam, especially in the first hour. Survive the new ball and runs get much easier. New Zealand play on surfaces like this every season at home.
Helps New Zealand
The toss
Bowling first is the likely choice, to get the most out of the early movement.
Helps Toss winner
Batting depth
Our projected totals are just 9 runs apart. One standout innings is more likely to decide it than overall depth.
Helps Even
What will New Zealand and India score?
How we expect each innings to build, phase by phase, on a green / seam surface at Sky Stadium.
New Zealand India
- Powerplay (0-10)
- NZ46-58IND48-60
- Middle Overs (11-40)
- NZ164-186IND158-178
- Death Overs (41-50)
- NZ80-96IND75-93
First-innings scoreNZ 290-340/IND 281-331
Best bets for NZ vs IND
One match, three risk levels. The safer bet lands most often; the long shot pays most when it does.
Safer
Our chance 64%
Match winner
New Zealand
The side we rate most likely to win. Expect a short price and a modest payout.
Value
Our chance 56%
New Zealand first-innings score
Over 300.5 runs
With New Zealand projected near 315, a 300.5 line gives a useful margin for error.
Long shot
Our chance 22%
Top batter
Tim Southee (New Zealand)
Trusted at the end of the innings. This market pays long odds, which is why a small stake makes sense.
Who can swing New Zealand vs India?
Our impact rating is how likely each player is to change the result. XIs are confirmed at the toss.
New Zealand
- Tim SoutheeTrusted at the end of the innings84impact
- Devon ConwayFast starter at the top85impact
India
- Ravindra JadejaBalances the XI94impact
- Yashasvi JaiswalFast starter at the top96impact
Match preview
This is match 7 of 12 in India tour of New Zealand, 2026. New Zealand know these grounds well, which is built into our numbers. We rate New Zealand at 64%, weighing team strength, how Sky Stadium usually plays and a green / seam pitch. That is a clear lead, though a single big innings can still swing it. Confirm both XIs at the toss before you stake.
The toss: Bowling first is the likely choice, to get the most out of the early movement.
Where the 2nd ODI fits in the series
Rest days, travel and what comes next in India tour of New Zealand, 2026.
The 2nd ODI is match 7 of 12, played at Sky Stadium in Wellington on Thu, 12 Nov 2026.
It comes 3 days after the 1st ODI at Eden Park in Auckland, so both squads travel to Wellington in between. The gap is long enough for full-strength XIs, so squad rotation should be limited.
Next, the 3rd ODI is 4 days after this one at Seddon Park in Hamilton.
Sky Stadium hosts 2 other matchs on our calendar: 3rd T20I: New Zealand vs India (29 Oct), 2nd ODI: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka (20 Jan).
- 09 Nov1st ODI: New Zealand vs IndiaEden Park
- 12 Nov2nd ODI: New Zealand vs IndiaSky StadiumThis match
- 16 Nov3rd ODI: New Zealand vs IndiaSeddon Park
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NZ vs IND 2nd ODI: questions fans ask
Quick answers to what readers ask us most.
Who is favourite to win New Zealand vs India?
Our numbers make New Zealand the favourites for the 2nd ODI: 64% against 36% for India, based on team strength, home advantage and conditions at Sky Stadium.
What time does the NZ vs IND 2nd ODI start in India?
First ball is due Thu, 12 Nov 2026 at 19:30 IST India time at Sky Stadium, Wellington. Check again on match day, as series dates sometimes change.
What is Malik Mumbai's best bet for NZ vs IND?
For a safer bet, back New Zealand (64%). For more value, try new zealand first-innings score over 300.5 runs (56%). Keep stakes to money you can afford to lose.
What is the pitch like in Wellington?
It should help the quicks: we class the surface as green / seam for this ODI, with New Zealand projected at 290-340 and India at 281-331.
Should the toss winner bat or bowl first in NZ vs IND?
Bowling first is the likely choice, to get the most out of the early movement. The coin goes up roughly half an hour before the 19:30 IST start, when both XIs are confirmed.
What happens if it rains during New Zealand vs India?
Rain brings in DLS for a revised target, and too few overs means a no-result. Settlement then follows each site's rules for the market. Look at the forecast for Wellington on match day.
New Zealand vs India match kaun jitega?
Malik Mumbai ke model ke hisaab se New Zealand favourite hain, 64% chance ke saath, aur India ka chance 36% hai. Match Thu, 12 Nov 2026 ko 19:30 IST par shuru hoga. Yeh prediction hai, guarantee nahi.
Wellington ki pitch report kya hai?
Hum is pitch ko green / seam rate karte hain, isliye fast bowlers ko zyada madad milegi. Toss aur playing XI ka faisla match se lagbhag 30 minute pehle hota hai.
How accurate are Malik Mumbai's cricket predictions?
Our percentages are probabilities, not promises: a 64% pick should still lose about 36 times in 100. We publish our method and track record on the How we test page.
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