India and New Zealand will lock horns in the second ODI of the three-match series at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Wednesday afternoon.
The Men in Blue emerged triumphant in the first ODI by four wickets as they chased down 300 runs with an over to spare.
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Virat Kohli was again in sensational form as he smashed 93 off 91 balls to become the fastest player to reach 28,000 international runs, surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar in the process.
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Match officials for India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI
An experienced group of officials will oversee the 2nd ODI. The ICC has appointed Javagal Srinath as the match referee for the game in Rajkot.
On the field, the two standing umpires will be Richard Illingworth and Rohan Pandit. Sharfuddoula Saikat will take charge as the TV umpire for the match, handling all the close calls and reviews. The fourth umpire for the ODI will be KN Ananthapadmanabhan.
| Match | Venue | Referee | On-field umpire 1 | On-field umpire 2 | TV Umpire | 4th Umpire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
India v New Zealand 2nd ODI | Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot | Javagal Srinath | Richard Illingworth | Rohan Pandit | Sharfuddoula Saikat | KN Ananthapadmanabhan |
Where is the 2nd ODI being played and what time does it begin?
The second ODI between India and New Zealand will be played at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, India.
It will kick off at 1:30 p.m. IST on Wednesday, January 14, in India.
India will look to clinch the series when they face New Zealand in the 2nd ODI, carrying confidence from a strong showing in the opener.
With the top order settling in well and the middle order contributing at key moments, the hosts will aim for a more clinical performance, especially with the ball in the middle overs.
However, Washington Sundar is ruled out of the rest of the ODI series with a rib injury sustained in the first ODI. Ayush Badoni has been called up to the squad as his replacement.
Rishabh Pant is also out for the series due to injury, with Dhruv Jurel taking his place in the squad. Additionally, Shreyas Iyer is fit and available, adding experience to India’s middle order.
New Zealand are using a relatively fresh, rotation-heavy ODI squad for this tour, with some senior players rested or unavailable, and Michael Bracewell leading the side.
India vs. New Zealand ODI schedule
Here's the schedule for the three-match ODI series between India and New Zealand:
| Match | Date | Venue | City | Time (IST) / Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Jan 11 | BCA Stadium | Vadodara | IND won by 4 wickets (6 balls left) |
| 2nd ODI | Jan 14 | Niranjan Shah Stadium | Rajkot | 1:30 p.m. |
| 3rd ODI | Jan 18 | Holkar Stadium | Indore | 1:30 p.m. |
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