IND vs NZ 2nd ODI: Will rain wash out the encounter?

NewsSports NewsCricket NewsIND vs NZ 2nd ODI, Wellington Weather Forecast: Will rain wash out India vs New Zealand encounter? IND vs NZ 2nd ODI, Wellington Weather Forecast: Will rain wash out India vs New Zealand encounter?

Edited by Jyotirmoy Halder / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Nov 06, 2026, 15:33 IST India will aim to strengthen its lead in the five-match ODI series when it takes on New Zealand in the second match on Saturday at Hnry Stadium in Wellington.

However, rain could become a major concern and potentially disrupt the contest.India head into the match with confidence after beating New Zealand by five wickets in the first ODI in Auckland. The visitors bowled out the hosts for 185 before completing the chase of a revised 143-run target.

Virat Kohli played a key role with an important 74-run knock, helping India take a 1-0 lead. Watch Subhadeep Ghosh press conference: Virat Kohli's fielding, India's plans for 2nd ODI & more The team will hope to repeat its previous success in Wellington, where it chased down 199 runs against New Zealand in just 13.2 overs during the third T20I.

Meanwhile, the hosts will be eager to bounce back and level the series.Wellington weather forecast: Will rain affect the match? The second ODI is facing a serious weather threat, with forecasts indicating a 60 per cent chance of rain during the day and 55 per cent at night.

Rain is also expected around the scheduled start time, making even a shortened match uncertain.According to AccuWeather, heavy cloud cover of around 99 per cent is expected over the stadium. Temperatures could reach 19°C during the day before dropping to around 17°C in the evening and 12°C at night.

Dew could become another important factor in this day-night match. Evening moisture can make the ball difficult to grip, reducing the effectiveness of spinners and giving the team batting second an advantage.India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI Q.

When is the India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI?The second ODI will be played on Saturday, November 7, 2026.Q. Where will the second ODI take place?The match will be held at Hnry Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand.Q. What is the rain forecast for the match?There is a 60 per cent chance of rain during the day and a 55 per cent chance at night.Q.

How does the Wellington pitch behave?The pitch initially supports fast bowlers but becomes better for batting as the match progresses.Q. Who leads the ODI series?India lead the five-match series 1-0 after winning the opening ODI by five wickets.

Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app. Jyotirmoy Halder is a journalist and sports writer at TOI (digital), with a post-graduation in English Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi.

A passionate follower of sports since childhood, he has covered everything from mainstream to niche disciplines. His career began in 2018 with SportsKeeda, followed by roles at Fansided and Get Football, where he primarily covered European football.

Experienced in digital storytelling, data analysis, and athlete interviews, Jyotirmoy now works as a Digital Content Producer with The Times of India's sports team. ‘Completely False’: Farooq Abdullah Dismisses Reports Of NC Rift After Meeting Disgruntled MLAs ‘Let Parliament Reconvene’: Shashi Tharoor Backs Rahul Gandhi's Debate Offer, Targets EC Over SIR ‘Jantar Mantar At Kochi’: CJP Announces Anti-SIR Protest On Nov 7; Abhijeet Dipke To Attend Agniveers' Second Tour Of Duty: IAF Details Salary And Savings Package Under Agnipath Supreme Court Ends Detention-Arrest Distinction, Says 24-Hour Clock Starts When Liberty Is Curtailed 'Johnny Johnny..': Sambit Patra Uses Nursery Rhymes to Mock INDIA Bloc, dares Rahul to debate Mamata 'Let's Face Each Other Head-On': Amit Shah Challenges Rahul Gandhi To Debate SIR In Parliament