New Zealand vs India - (Source: AFP)
After a close encounter in the opening game, the caravan now moves to Rajkot, where India will lock horns against New Zealand for the 2nd ODI at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Ground. It is a do-or-die game for the Kiwis as the Michael Bracewell-led side are just a defeat away from losing the series.
In the opening game, the match went down to the wire, where the Men in Blue chased down the 301-run target in the 49th over of the game with four wickets in hand.
As both teams are all set to lock horns, this article will predict the winner of India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI.
IND Vs NZ current form (last 5 ODIs)
| Teams | Form |
| India | W, W, L, W, W, |
| New Zealand | L, W, W, W, W, |
IND Vs NZ: Player Battles
Virat Kohli vs Kyle Jamieseon
Virat missed out on a century by just seven runs and he too would now look to avenge his missed milestone in the 2nd ODI by taking on the right-arm seamer.
Devon Conway vs Harshit Rana
Devon Conway is back among runs and showed his class in the first ODI when he scored a brilliant 56 (67) and slammed six fours and a solitary six. Meanwhile, Harshit, on the other hand, has been taking wickets and striked twice.
Shubman Gill can actually use Harshit Rana at the top, who can swing ball both ways and rattle Devon Conway early on. Therefore, it will be an interesting battle to see.
Daryl Mitchell vs Prasidh Krishna
Daryl Mitchell was New Zealand's best batter in the first ODI. The right-handed batter scored 84 (71) and went all guns blazing against Prasidh Krishna. Eventually, the right-arm seamer was the one who stopped Mitchell from completing his century.
Therefore, it will nice for fans to see the battle between Mitchell and Krishna and see who will get better of the other in 2nd ODI.
IND Vs NZ top performers
Most runs for IND Vs NZ in ODIs (current players)
Virat Kohli has scored 1750 runs against New Zealand in ODIs, which is the most by any Indian player.
Most wickets for India vs NZ in ODIs (current players)
Kuldeep Yadav (25), Mohammed Siraj (10)
Most runs for NZ Vs IND in ODIs (current players)
Henry Nichollas has scored 518 runs in 16 innings, which is the most by a New Zealand player in ODIs against India.
Most wickets for NZ Vs IND in ODIs (current players)
Kyle Jamieson has picked up nine wickets in five innings, the most by a Kiwi against India in ODIs.
IND Vs NZ toss prediction
The team that wins the toss would look to bowl first. Chasing would be easy at the Saurashtra stadium. Further, dew is expected in the month of January during evening and the team that bowls second will struggle to bowl with discipline.
Therefore, the mantra is to win the toss and opt to bowl.
IND Vs NZ: 1st innings score prediction
Powerplay : 58/2
Final score: 315
IND Vs NZ: 2nd innings score prediction
Powerplay: 61/1
Final score: 316/8
IND Vs NZ top players prediction
India's top players prediction
Shreyas Iyer, Kuldeep Yadav
New Zealand's top players prediction
Kyle Jamieson, Michael Rae
Who will hit the most sixes in IND Vs NZ 2nd ODI?
Shreyas Iyer
Who will hit the most fours in IND Vs NZ 2nd ODI?
Virat Kohli
IND Vs NZ Match Winner Prediction: Who will win 2nd ODI?
In home conditions, India have it all that it takes to clinch the series in the 2nd ODI. New Zealand have a second-string squad with several first-team members missing. Therefore, India is likely to win the 2nd ODI.
