India play New Zealand in the 2nd ODI at Hnry Stadium, Wellington, on Saturday, 7 November. The match starts at 7:30 AM IST, which is 3 PM local time. The toss is at 7 AM IST. India lead the five-match series 1-0 after a rain-hit win in Auckland.
Updated: 6 November 2026, 10:30 AM IST
Quick Read
- 2nd ODI: Saturday, 7 November, 7:30 AM IST, Hnry Stadium, Wellington. India lead the series 1-0.
- Devon Conway is out of the rest of the ODI series with concussion. Nick Kelly replaces him. Matt Henry has been cleared and can play.
- Rain is the big worry again. Showers are forecast through Saturday, with a 55–75% chance of rain during match hours.
The first ODI in Auckland was cut short by rain twice. New Zealand made 185. India’s target was then revised from 186 in 50 overs to 143 in 32 overs. India reached 143 for 5 and won by five wickets under the DLS method. Virat Kohli made 74 off 51 balls. Anshul Kamboj took 2 for 22 and won Player of the Match.
Rain stole about 1 hour and 40 minutes from that game. Wellington now threatens to do the same. Light, steady rain fell through the first half of Friday in the city. Both teams had to change their training plans. New Zealand moved indoors to Wellington College. India called its session off.
Conway out, Kelly in, Henry cleared
Devon Conway will miss the rest of the ODI series. He collided with Matt Henry while trying to take a catch in a fielding drill at Eden Park on 3 November. Captain Mitchell Santner called it a “nasty collision”. Conway was taken to an Auckland hospital for checks. The tests showed concussion, and he had already missed the first ODI.
New Zealand Cricket has now ruled him out of the last four ODIs. The aim is to have him fit for the first Test, which starts in Wellington on 19 November. Conway is 35, and his big hitting at the top will be missed. New Zealand already lost Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman before the series began.
Nick Kelly takes Conway’s place. Kelly, a left-hand batter first picked only for the fourth and fifth ODIs, will join the squad in Wellington on Friday and is in line for the second match. Henry, the other man in the collision, has been cleared of concussion and is in contention to play — good news for the hosts, as their main strike bowler is back.
Also read: India NZ 1st ODI: Kohli record as India win by 5 wickets
Rain may decide this one too
AccuWeather gives a 60% chance of rain in the first half of Saturday and a 55% chance in the second half, as per Cricinfo’s report of 6 November. Another forecast puts the chance near 75%, with showers most likely between 1 PM and 5 PM local time. The day’s top temperature will be about 18°C, with humidity near 90%.
Wellington is a windy ground, and the ball tends to swing early there. Batting gets easier as the day goes on. That is why the captain who wins the toss will likely bowl first. A score near 260–280 is seen as a good total at this ground.
India have one more reason to like this venue. Until this week, India’s last ODI win in New Zealand came by 35 runs in Wellington in February 2019. They go back to the same ground 1-0 up. Shubman Gill leads India in the first three ODIs of this series, with Shreyas Iyer set to take over for the last two.
Where to watch, and what comes next
Watch it live on Sony Ten 1 and Sony Ten 3, stream it on the SonyLIV app and website, or catch it free on DD Sports.
After Wellington, the series moves to Hamilton for the third ODI on 10 November. The fourth and fifth ODIs are in Mount Maunganui on 13 and 15 November. Then the two-match Test series starts in Wellington on 19 November — the same ground, and the same date Conway hopes to be fit for.
Also read: Gill to Lead India in First 3 NZ ODIs, Iyer in Last 2
| Match | Date | Venue | Result / status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | 4 Nov 2026 | Auckland | India won by 5 wickets (DLS) |
| 2nd ODI | 7 Nov 2026 | Wellington | 7:30 AM IST, rain threat |
| 3rd ODI | 10 Nov 2026 | Hamilton | To be played |
| 4th ODI | 13 Nov 2026 | Mount Maunganui | To be played |
| 5th ODI | 15 Nov 2026 | Mount Maunganui | To be played |
New Zealand need a win to stay alive in the series. India need one more win to take a 2-0 lead with three games left. The weather may have the last word, just as it did in Auckland.
Also read: Bumrah Is Back: India’s 16-Man Squad for New Zealand Tests
FAQ
Q: When is the India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI?
A: Saturday, 7 November 2026, at 7:30 AM IST (3 PM local time) at Hnry Stadium, Wellington. The toss is at 7 AM IST. India lead the five-match series 1-0.
Q: Why is Devon Conway out of the series?
A: Conway suffered concussion after colliding with teammate Matt Henry in a fielding drill at Eden Park on 3 November. He missed the first ODI and has now been ruled out of the remaining four ODIs. Nick Kelly replaces him. Conway hopes to be fit for the first Test on 19 November.
Q: Where can I watch the IND vs NZ 2nd ODI live?
A: On TV, watch Sony Ten 1 and Sony Ten 3 in India. Stream it live on the SonyLIV app and website. DD Sports will also telecast it live for free. Rain is forecast, so the start may be delayed.
Sources
- ICC — Mixed news for New Zealand ahead of second ODI against India (5 Nov 2026) — 200 verified; Conway concussion, Kelly replacement, Henry cleared, Ravindra/Chapman out
- Sportstar (The Hindu) — Conway ruled out of rest of India vs New Zealand series (6 Nov 2026) — 200 verified; hospital check, Kelly joins Friday in Wellington
- Outlook — Devon Conway ruled out of India vs New Zealand ODI series (6 Nov 2026) — 200 verified; Test target 19 Nov, 2nd ODI Wellington 7 Nov
- SportsAdda — Conway is out, India go to Wellington 1-0 up (6 Nov 2026) — 200 verified; 2019 Wellington win, 7:30 AM IST start, showers forecast
- Daily Jagran — IND vs NZ 2nd ODI weather report (5 Nov 2026) — 200 verified; 75% rain chance, Sony Ten 1/3 + SonyLIV + DD Sports
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