India Faces New Zealand in Crucial 2nd ODI: Team Updates and Match Insights

In the second ODI of the series, India faces New Zealand at the Niranjan Shah Stadium. After a thrilling first match victory, India aims to clinch the series, while New Zealand seeks to stay competitive. Key players like Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli are in focus, especially with Kohli's recent record-breaking achievement. However, India's squad faces challenges with injuries to key players. Stay tuned for match insights and updates as the teams battle it out on the field.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 14, 2026, 14:12 IST

Match Overview

In the second match of the three-match ODI series, New Zealand's captain Michael Bracewell won the toss and chose to bowl first against Team India, led by Shubman Gill, at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Khandheri, Rajkot.

India enters this match with momentum, having secured a four-wicket victory in the first ODI against New Zealand. The Kiwis, however, are determined to win this match to keep the series competitive.

Team News: Injury Updates for India

The Indian squad has faced setbacks with the absence of all-rounder Washington Sundar, who has been ruled out of the series due to injury. This follows the earlier injury of Rishabh Pant, who is also sidelined.

Playing XI for the 2nd ODI

Here are the playing elevens for the India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI:

India: Shubman Gill (capt.), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.

New Zealand: Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay (wk), Michael Bracewell (capt.), Zak Foulks, Kristian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson, Jayden Lennox.

Recap of India's Thrilling First ODI

In the first ODI, India achieved a thrilling victory, successfully chasing down a target of 301 runs. Key performances from Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Harshit Rana were instrumental in this win.

Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill opened the innings, with Sharma hitting a six off Zakary Foulkes in the 6th over. However, he was dismissed for 26 runs off 29 balls by Kyle Jamieson.

India concluded the power-play at 48/1, with Gill and Kohli still at the crease.

Virat Kohli's Record-Breaking Achievement

During the 13th over, Kohli reached a significant milestone, scoring 28,000 runs in International cricket, making him the fastest to achieve this in just 624 innings, surpassing legends Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara.

India crossed the 100-run mark in the 17th over, with Kohli also overtaking Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in International cricket, trailing only Tendulkar.

Highlights of New Zealand's Innings

In the first ODI, New Zealand set a competitive total of 300/8, led by Daryl Mitchell's impressive 84 runs. Devon Conway and Henry Nicholls also contributed with half-centuries.

The Kiwi openers established a solid foundation with a 117-run partnership, putting pressure on the Indian bowlers early in the match.

Mitchell's innings included five fours and three sixes, while Kristian Clarke added valuable runs at the end, finishing with 24 not out.

Bowling Performance for India

For India, Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana, and Prasidh Krishna each took two wickets, while Kuldeep Yadav claimed one wicket, helping to restrict New Zealand's scoring.

Looking Ahead

As India prepares to chase a target of 301, the psychological pressure of a 300-plus target in ODIs will be a crucial factor in the match.