The Hnry Stadium pitch for the 2nd ODI should suit batting, with a first-innings average of 232. Light rain, 92% humidity and a 21 km/h wind are forecast for Saturday, November 7, 2026. India lead the five-match series 1-0 after a five-wicket win in the 1st ODI at Eden Park, where Virat Kohli scored 74 and New Zealand were bowled out for 185. India had earlier won the T20I series 3-2, after New Zealand won the final T20I at Seddon Park by seven wickets.
Shubman Gill leads India in the first three ODIs, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the squad. Mitchell Santner captains New Zealand. The match starts at 3:00 PM local time (7:30 AM IST), with the toss at 7:00 AM IST. In India, live streaming is on SonyLIV and the TV broadcast is on Sony Sports Network.
Hnry Stadium Pitch Report
| Factor | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Pitch type | Good for batting, with scores dropping in the chase |
| Par first-innings score | Around 230 (venue average: 232) |
| Fast bowlers | New ball in the powerplay |
| Spinners | Can help control the middle overs |
| Dew | Humidity is 92%, so moisture is possible later in the match |
| Toss advantage | Close: batting first has won 16 ODIs here, bowling first 14 |
Details on the soil, bounce and grass cover have not been confirmed. The venue has hosted 32 ODIs, and the chasing side averages 206 against 232 for the side batting first.
Phase-by-Phase Pitch Behaviour
| Phase | How the Pitch Is Likely to Play |
|---|---|
| Powerplay (1 to 10) | Early wickets can swing the game. India have Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh and Anshul Kamboj, while New Zealand have Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy and Kyle Jamieson |
| Middle overs (11 to 40) | Spin can control the scoring. India have Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel, and New Zealand have Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell and Nathan Smith |
| Death overs (41 to 50) | Scoring should rise. The highest total here is 393/6 by New Zealand against West Indies |
| Second innings | The average is 206, and the highest chase is 312/1 by Sri Lanka against England |
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Wellington Weather Forecast for NZ vs IND 2nd ODI
| Detail | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Conditions | Light rain |
| Temperature | High of 17°C, low of 14°C |
| Rain chance | 30% |
| Humidity | 92% |
| Wind | 21 km/h |
Light rain could interrupt play, and a reduced-overs game is possible. A revised target helps the chasing side, which knows exactly what it needs. High humidity could make the ball harder to grip later in the match, and the wind could affect high shots and catches.
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Hnry Stadium ODI Records and Stats
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 32 |
| Won batting first | 16 |
| Won bowling first | 14 |
| Average first-innings score | 232 |
| Average second-innings score | 206 |
| Highest total | 393/6 (50 overs) by New Zealand vs West Indies |
| Lowest total | 89/10 (37.2 overs) by England vs New Zealand |
| Highest score chased | 312/1 (47.2 overs) by Sri Lanka vs England |
| Lowest score defended | 234/10 (50 overs) by England vs New Zealand |
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NZ vs IND ODI Head-to-Head
| Matches | India Won | New Zealand Won | Tie or No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124 | 64 | 52 | 8 |
What Should the Captains Do at Hnry Stadium?
The record is close, so neither option is a clear call. Batting first has won 16 ODIs here and bowling first 14, and the 232 average favours setting a total. Light rain and 92% humidity could bring a revised target, which helps the side batting second. Either captain could choose to bat or bowl. A chasing side should be ready for a shortened game. Use the new ball well in the powerplay and use spin in the middle overs to slow the scoring.
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