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CricketIndia tour of New Zealand, 2026 · game 7 of 12

New Zealand vs India 2nd ODI prediction

New Zealand51% · fair 1.96
KhelKing lean51%New Zealand 51%, India 49%
India49% · fair 2.04
Start
Start time to be confirmed
Date
Thu, 12 Nov 2026
Venue
Sky Stadium, Wellington
Format
ODI · 50 overs · grassy, seam-friendly pitch
By KhelKing Cricket Desk, match analysisUpdated

The case · 01

Who wins NZ vs IND, and why?

The argument for the favourite, and the route to an upset.

Why they should win

New Zealand

  1. Rated 51% by KhelKing, which is a fair back price of 1.96.
  2. Rated higher overall by KhelKing, even though the projected totals lean the other way (311 to 323).
  3. Home conditions: New Zealand know a grassy, seam-friendly surface like this better than anyone.
  4. Daryl Mitchell, their likeliest match-winner (balances the xi).

How they could upset it

India

  1. 49% to win, which is close to an even chance.
  2. One big session can flip the momentum of a series.
  3. Winning the toss on this pitch would hand them a few extra points.
  4. Virat Kohli can win a game single-handed (steady hand in a chase).

By the numbers · 02

How many runs will New Zealand and India score?

Projected runs in each phase of the first innings at Sky Stadium.

  • New Zealand rated 51%, a coin flip. Back them only at 1.96 or longer.
  • A pitch that suits seamers, with India projected to post the higher total.
  • New Zealand have home conditions in their favour.
KhelKing pick
New Zealand
Format
ODI · 50 overs
Pitch
grassy, seam-friendly
Suits
Seamers
Powerplay (0-10)
Middle Overs (11-40)
Death Overs (41-50)
New Zealand IndiaInnings: NZ 287-335 · IND 300-346

Deciding factors · 03

Which factors will settle this match?

The pitch first, then the two factors carrying the most weight in this fixture.

  1. Pitch read

    Look for lateral movement in the opening spells, then truer batting once the shine fades. Patience is the batting skill that earns runs here. New Zealand play on surfaces like this week in, week out.

    EdgeNew Zealand

  2. Batting edge

    The projection hands India a 12-run cushion, the single biggest reason the model sides with them.

    EdgeIndia

  3. Toss call

    Whoever calls correctly will most likely bowl and make use of the early life in the pitch.

    EdgeToss winner

How to play it · 04

How should you back or lay NZ vs IND on KhelKing?

Fair prices for both teams, then three selections from the safest to the boldest.

Back

New Zealand

Accept 1.96 or longer. A ₹100 back at 1.96 pays ₹196 including your stake.

Fair price1.9651%
Lay

India

Lay only at 2.04 or shorter. At 2.04, a ₹100 lay puts ₹104 at risk to win ₹100.

Fair price2.0449%
SaferThree ways to play itBolder

  1. AnchorLowest risk

    Match odds

    Back New Zealand

    Our most likely outcome. Once the back price drops below 1.96, the value is gone.

    51% chance1.96

  2. ValueBalanced

    New Zealand first-innings total

    Over 295.5

    We project about 311, comfortably clear of 295.5, so a slow start can still land it.

    59% chance1.69

  3. Long shotHighest reward

    Top team batter

    Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand)

    Balances the XI. A long-odds market, so keep the stake small.

    20% chance5.00

Match-winners · 05

Who can swing New Zealand vs India?

Impact scores estimate how likely each player is to settle the result. XIs are named at the toss.

New Zealand

  • Daryl Mitchell95

    Balances the XI

  • Devon Conway81

    Fast starter at the top

India

  • Virat Kohli82

    Steady hand in a chase

  • Mohammed Shami97

    Trusted at the end of the innings

What could change · 06

What would change the KhelKing prediction?

Team news and conditions that would move our numbers before the first ball.

  1. If

    Daryl Mitchell misses out

    Then

    New Zealand would drop by about five points, turning this into a coin flip.

  2. If

    India win the toss

    Then

    On a pitch where the toss counts, that alone shifts a couple of points to India.

  3. If

    rain cuts the overs

    Then

    A shorter game adds randomness, which works in the underdog's favour.

The long read · 07

New Zealand vs India match preview

A strong start would make our 49% for them look too low.

With 5 games of India tour of New Zealand, 2026 still to play, match 7 can tilt the series. New Zealand rate 51% because both their batting and their attack fit these grassy, seam-friendly conditions a little better. New Zealand are on home soil, and the model adds a few percentage points for that. India's best route to an upset is the first hour. A strong start would make our 49% for them look too low.

On the toss: Whoever calls correctly will most likely bowl and make use of the early life in the pitch.

Series window, not a confirmed XI date. Confirm the date on match day.

Fixture timeline · 08

Fixture timeline: 2nd ODI

Rest days, travel and what comes next in India tour of New Zealand, 2026.

The 2nd ODI is staged at Sky Stadium in Wellington on Thu, 12 Nov 2026, game 7 of 12 in the series.

The 1st ODI comes 3 days before this game at Eden Park in Auckland, so the squads travel to Wellington in between. That is enough recovery for both sides to field their first-choice XIs.

Next on the calendar: the 3rd ODI, 4 days after this game at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

More from Sky Stadium on the KhelKing schedule: 3rd T20I: New Zealand vs India (29 Oct), 2nd ODI: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka (20 Jan) (2 fixtures in total).

  1. 09 Nov1st ODI: New Zealand vs IndiaEden Park
  2. 12 Nov · this match2nd ODI: New Zealand vs IndiaSky Stadium
  3. 16 Nov3rd ODI: New Zealand vs IndiaSeddon Park

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Who will win the New Zealand vs India 2nd ODI?

KhelKing expects New Zealand to win, rating them 51% against 49% for India, which is a coin flip. The pick blends team ratings, home advantage and how a grassy, seam-friendly surface at Sky Stadium should play.

What are the fair odds for New Zealand in the NZ vs IND 2nd ODI?

A 51% rating converts to fair decimal odds of 1.96 for New Zealand and 2.04 for India. If the exchange back price is shorter than that, the bet offers no value by our numbers.

What time does the NZ vs IND 2nd ODI start in India?

The series window places it on Thu, 12 Nov 2026 (start time to be confirmed) at Sky Stadium, Wellington, but the board has not yet confirmed the date or start time. KhelKing updates this page as soon as it does.

What is the pitch report for Sky Stadium in the NZ vs IND 2nd ODI?

We expect a grassy, seam-friendly surface that should favour the quicks. Look for lateral movement in the opening spells, then truer batting once the shine fades. Patience is the batting skill that earns runs here.

Should the captain bat or bowl first in the NZ vs IND 2nd ODI?

Whoever calls correctly will most likely bowl and make use of the early life in the pitch. The toss takes place about 30 minutes before the start, when both XIs are named.

Can India win the NZ vs IND 2nd ODI?

Yes, though they need early wickets or a match-winning knock. KhelKing gives India a 49% chance, and that climbs if they win a toss that matters or New Zealand change their best XI.

Why could India upset New Zealand in the NZ vs IND 2nd ODI?

49% to win, which is close to an even chance. One big session can flip the momentum of a series. Winning the toss on this pitch would hand them a few extra points. Virat Kohli can win a game single-handed (steady hand in a chase).

How should I trade the New Zealand vs India 2nd ODI on KhelKing?

By KhelKing numbers, back New Zealand at 1.96 or longer, or lay India at 2.04 or shorter. A lay wins whenever India fail to win; at 2.04, a ₹100 lay carries ₹104 of liability. Prices move before and during play, so check the live back and lay odds first.

New Zealand vs India 2nd ODI match kaun jeetega?

KhelKing ke model ke mutabik New Zealand ka palda bhaari hai: 51%, jabki India ka 49%. Match Thu, 12 Nov 2026 (start time to be confirmed) shuru hoga. Yeh ek anumaan hai, guarantee nahi.

NZ vs IND 2nd ODI ke liye Wellington ki pitch report kya hai?

Humara andaaza hai ki pitch grassy, seam-friendly rahegi, yaani tez gendbaazon ko shuruaat mein swing aur seam milega. Toss match se lagbhag aadha ghanta pehle hoga.

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