India and New Zealand lock horns in the second T20I at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on 23 January 2026, with play commencing at 1:30 PM GMT (7:00 PM IST). This crucial day-night fixture serves as vital preparation for both sides ahead of the T20 World Cup. The hosts made an emphatic statement in Nagpur, posting an imposing 238/7 in the series opener. Abhishek Sharma’s blistering 84 from just 35 deliveries set the tone, whilst Rinku Singh provided the late flourish with an unbeaten 44.
Despite Glenn Phillips’ valiant 78, the Kiwis fell 48 runs short of their target. New Zealand will be keen to tighten their bowling discipline and adopt a more aggressive approach with the bat in Raipur to square the series. The contest promises an intriguing battle between India’s explosive batting lineup and New Zealand’s pace arsenal, with the spin duel potentially tipping the scales in the home side’s favour. Below, you’ll find comprehensive match odds, pitch analysis, and weather conditions for this second encounter.
Winning and Toss Odds For India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I Match
Following India’s commanding 48-run victory in the opening match after posting 238/7, bookmakers are heavily backing the hosts for another triumph, offering more attractive returns on a New Zealand upset.
| Platform | India Win Odds | New Zealand Win Odds | Toss Odds (India) | Toss Odds (New Zealand) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.31 | 3.44 | 1.85 | 1.95 |
| Stake | 1.33 | 3.2 | 1.87 | 1.93 |
| 4RABET | 1.3 | 3.5 | 1.86 | 1.94 |
| BeVibe | 1.32 | 3.3 | 1.84 | 1.96 |
India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I: Match Details
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | IND vs NZ, 2nd T20I |
| Series | New Zealand tour of India, 2026 |
| Date | January 23, Friday |
| Time | 07:00 PM IST/ 1:30 PM GMT |
| Venue | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur |
India vs New Zealand Squad For 2nd T20I
Here are the confirmed squads for the second match of this five-game series:
New Zealand Squad Mitchell Santner (c), Mark Chapman, Tim Robinson, Michael Bracewell, Bevon Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Zakary Foulkes, Devon Conway (wk), Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi
India Squad Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Abhishek Sharma, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi
Pitch Report of Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur
The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium features a challenging two-paced wicket that tends to favour the bowling side, particularly during the second innings.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | A balanced two-paced surface, but good bounce and carry for pacers. It supports bowlers, especially pacers, in any phase. |
| Batting Assistance | Decent early timings on shotspowerplay; batters need to find the gaps to score boundaries. |
| Bowling Assistance | Pacers dominate in this venue with bounce and swing. Spinners also gain turn, and in the later phase, cutters and slower balls become effective as well. |
| Ground Dimensions | Large boundaries (toughest to clear in India), favoring disciplined bowling |
| T20I First Innings Score | The average first-inning score is 185, and 60% 1st inning score ended below 180. |
| Toss & Dew Factor | Dew makes chasing easier in night games; that’s why captains are likely to bowl first. The batting-first team has won only 40% of its matches. |
Weather Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | The temperature is around 28°C, which is a relatively good condition for players. |
| Weather | A sunny day with dew expected. |
| Precipitation | There is no chance of rain. |
| Humidity | The humidity will be 42%. |
| Wind | Wind speed will be 08 km/h. |
India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head In T20Is
The historical record heavily favours India, who have dominated this fixture with 15 victories from 26 encounters against the Kiwis.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 26 |
| India Won | 15 |
| New Zealand Won | 10 |
| Tied | 01 |
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Key Players To Watch For IND vs NZ 2nd T20I
These match-winners could prove decisive in determining the outcome of the second T20I:
| Players | T20I Stats |
|---|---|
| Jacob Duffy (NZ) | 55 wickets in 37 innings at an economy of 7.35. |
| Glenn Phillips (NZ) | 2007 runs in 75 innings at an average of 31.85. |
| Devon Conway (NZ) | 1675 runs in 63 games at an average of 36.41. |
| Hardik Pandya (IND) | 2027 runs and 102 wickets in 125 matches in T20I career. |
| Jasprit Bumrah (IND) | 103 wickets in 8 T20I innings at an economy of 6.42. |
| Sanju Samson (IND) | 1042 runs in 53 T20I games at an average of 25.41. |
