The excitement will increase when New Zealand faces India in the second T20 match at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on March 23.third January 7:00 PM IST.
Get the best IND vs NZ Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match information for the 2nd T20I. India tour of new zealand 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
India vs New Zealand Match Preview:
India and New Zealand will clash in the second T20I on January 23, 2026 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur. India won the first game in Nagpur by 48 runs. In the opening match, India scored 238/7 thanks to Abhishek Sharma’s brilliant innings and then bowled well and restricted New Zealand to 190/7 to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
In the first game, Abhishek Sharma performed brilliantly by scoring 84 runs in 35 balls and was complemented by Rinku Singh with 44 runs in 20 balls, which helped India post a big score. Glenn Phillips played a strong inning of 78 runs for New Zealand, but his efforts could not avoid defeat.
Therefore, India will aim to maintain that momentum in Raipur, while New Zealand will look to bounce back and level the series. Additionally, players like Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya for India and Devon Conway and Mark Chapman for New Zealand could play a crucial role in shaping the second T20I.
As a result, the second T20I promises to be an exciting encounter as both the teams strive for early dominance in this crucial series.
Also Read: IND vs NZ Match Prediction: Who will win the 2nd T20 match? New Zealand tour of India 2026
India vs New Zealand head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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India |
15 |
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new zealand |
10 |
India vs New Zealand Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
18°C |
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weather forecast |
clear sky |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
175 |
Records of chasing teams:
India vs New Zealand Playing 11 (Expected):
India’s playing 11:
1) Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper)
2) Abhishek Sharma
3) Ishan Kishan
4) Suryakumar Yadav ©
5) Akshar Patel
6) Hardik Pandya
7) Rinku Singh
8) Shivam Dubey
9)Jasprit Bumrah
10) Arshdeep Singh
11) Varun Chakraborty
new zealand playing 11: :
1) Tim Robinson
2) Devon Conway (Wicketkeeper)
3) Rachin Ravindra
4) Glenn Phillips
5) Mark Chapman
6) Daryl Mitchell
7) Mitchell Santner ©
8) Christian Clarke
9) Kyle Jamieson
10) Ish Sodhi
11) Jacob Duffy
Hot Picks for IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Hardik Pandya – Serving for India as a right-handed batsman and medium pacer, he scored 25 runs in the last match, providing useful support to the middle-order. |
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Abhishek Sharma – The left-handed opening batsman for India, who is famous for playing explosive strokes, displayed effective batting in the last match with an impressive innings of 85 runs. |
Raises up:
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Daryl Mitchell – As a right-handed batsman in New Zealand’s middle order, he contributed 28 runs in the last match with powerful shots. |
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Glenn Phillips – Adds dynamic all-round value to New Zealand as a right-handed batsman and off-spinner, who contributed a strong 78 runs in the previous outing through clean striking and excellent pace control. |
Budget Selection:
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Axar Patel – Contributing for India as a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner, he provides reliable all-round balance through streamlined spin and lower-order batting. |
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Rachin Ravindra – brings a controlled temperament to New Zealand’s top order as a left-handed batsman, guiding the early stages of the innings with timing and composed shot selection. |
IND vs NZ New Zealand India Tour 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Abhishek Sharma and Hardik Pandya |
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vice captain |
Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips |
India vs New Zealand Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Sanju Samson
- Batsmen- Suryakumar Yadav, Daryl Mitchell, Abhishek Sharma (captain)
- All-rounder – Mitchell Santner, Hardik Pandya, Glenn Phillips (Vice Captain), Shivam Dubey
- Bowlers- Kyle Jamieson, Varun Chakraborty, Arshdeep Singh
India vs New Zealand Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Sanju Samson
- Batsmen – Suryakumar Yadav, Daryl Mitchell (Vice Captain), Rachin Ravindra, Abhishek Sharma
- All-rounder – Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya (captain), Glenn Phillips
- Bowlers- Kyle Jamieson, Varun Chakraborty, Arshdeep Singh
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd T20I India tour of New Zealand 2026 Players to avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Jimmy Neesham |
8.5 credits |
dnp |
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Ravi Bishnoi |
7.5 credits |
dnp |
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd T20I India tour of New Zealand 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Abhishek Sharma |
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gl captaincy option |
hardik pandya |
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choice of punt |
Akshar Patel and Rachin Ravindra |
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dream11 combination |
1-3-4-3 |
India vs New Zealand Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the current performance, it is being estimated that India can become the team to win this match.
