India faces New Zealand in the second India vs New Zealand ODI on Wednesday with a 1–0 lead in the three-match series. New Zealand has won the toss and decided to bowl first against India. India won the first match in Vadodara by four wickets while chasing 301, with Virat Kohli scoring 93 off 91 balls and playing the key role in the chase.
Kohli and Rohit Sharma continue to lead India’s batting. Kohli’s form has been strong, and his 93 in the first ODI helped India stay ahead despite a brief collapse after his dismissal. He has now scored five consecutive fifty-plus scores in ODIs and become the fastest player to reach 28,000 international runs.
New Zealand showed fight in the first ODI. Devon Conway and Henry Nicholls put on a 117-run opening stand, and Daryl Mitchell scored 84 to take them to 300. However, dropped catches and middle-order mistakes hurt their chances.
India will look to take a 2–0 lead in the three-match series after winning the first ODI in Vadodara by four wickets. New Zealand will aim to respond strongly in Rajkot to keep the series alive.
India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI 2025: Playing XIs for the 2nd ODI
For the 2nd India vs New Zealand ODI, India are dealing with injury problems. Washington Sundar has been ruled out for the rest of the series with a side strain, and Nitish Kumar Reddy has been added to the squad as his replacement. Rishabh Pant was already ruled out after getting injured during practice, which led to Dhruv Jurel being picked.
New Zealand still had some positives even though they played with a relatively inexperienced team. Devon Conway and Henry Nicholls both scored half-centuries and gave the team a strong start at the top of the order. Daryl Mitchell once again performed well against India with an important innings. Kyle Jamieson stood out as the best fast bowler in the match.
Here is a look at the team lineup of India vs New Zealand for the 2nd ODI:
| India Playing XI | New Zealand Playing XI |
| Rohit Sharma | Devon Conway |
| Shubman Gill (c) | Henry Nicholls |
| Virat Kohli | Will Young |
| Shreyas Iyer | Daryl Mitchell |
| KL Rahul (wk) | Mitchell Hay (wk) |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | Glenn Phillips |
| Ravindra Jadeja | Michael Bracewell (c) |
| Harshit Rana | Kristian Clarke |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Kyle Jamieson |
| Prasidh Krishna | Zak Foulkes |
| Mohammed Siraj | Jayden Lennox |
Weather and Pitch Report for India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI
The weather in Rajkot for the second ODI between India and New Zealand is expected to be sunny and dry throughout the day. The temperature is likely to reach around 28°C in the afternoon and drop to about 22°C by the evening. There is no rain predicted, so a full match is very likely.
The pitch at the Niranjan Shah Stadium is expected to be flat and batting-friendly. The surface has historically supported big scores, and with clear weather, teams should get a full 100 overs to either set or chase strong totals. It is expected that batters will enjoy the conditions, particularly if dew is present under lights. Dew may benefit the batting side in the second innings by making it more difficult for bowlers to grasp the ball.
FAQs
Q. What is the current series status of the India vs New Zealand series?
A. India won the first game and now leads the three-match ODI series 1-0.
Q. What record did Virat Kohli set in the first ODI?
A. Virat Kohli became the fastest player to reach 28,000 international runs after scoring his fifth consecutive fifty-plus in ODIs.
Q. Who joined the team in Washington Sundar’s place?
A. Washington Sundar was replaced by Ayush Badoni in the squad.
Q. What is the weather prediction for Rajkot’s second ODI?
A. Sunny, dry weather with temperatures between 22°C and 28°C and no rain is predicted.
Q. What type of field is expected at Niranjan Shah Stadium?
A. Big scores are likely to be supported by the flat, batting-friendly pitch, and batters may benefit from dew in the second inning.
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