IND vs NZ 2nd ODI: Rajkot Pitch Report, Toss Impact, Match Time & Live Streaming Details

IND vs NZ 2nd ODI: The second match of the three-match ODI series between India and New Zealand will be played in Rajkot on Wednesday. New Zealand will be looking to level the series in this match. India has taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series after winning the first match in Vadodara, but the Rajkot pitch could spoil New Zealand's efforts.

India won the first match by four wickets. Virat Kohli narrowly missed a century. New Zealand tried to make a comeback in the final overs and troubled India, but they were unsuccessful. KL Rahul remained unbeaten till the end and guided the team to victory.

What is the Rajkot pitch like?

The next match is to be played at the Niranjan Shah Cricket Stadium in Rajkot, and once again, all eyes are on the pitch. The Rajkot pitch is a question mark in everyone's mind, as the behavior of the pitch plays a very important role in cricket. Teams select their playing eleven based on this factor. The Rajkot pitch is considered to be batsman-friendly. This means we might see a run-fest once again. This could be a threat to the New Zealand team because India's batting and their current form are excellent. The Indian batsmen can currently disrupt the rhythm of any bowling attack at home.

As far as New Zealand's batting is concerned, their batting doesn't have the power that India possesses, while India's bowling is much stronger than New Zealand's. Therefore, the pitch could be a problem for New Zealand in this match.

The toss will once again play a crucial role in this match. Whichever team wins the toss will probably want to bowl first. This is due to the evening dew. It is winter in India, and dew often falls in the evenings. Dew makes it difficult for bowlers to grip the ball, making the pitch easier for batting. Therefore, the team winning the toss will likely choose to bowl first.

IND vs NZ 2nd ODI Live Streaming Details

When will the India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI be played?
The second ODI between India and New Zealand will be played on January 14.

Where will the second ODI between India vs New Zealand be played?
The second ODI between India and New Zealand will be played at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Wednesday, January 14.

What time will the second ODI match between India vs New Zealand start?
The second ODI match between India and New Zealand will start at 1:30 PM IST, with the toss taking place half an hour earlier.

How can I watch the second ODI match between India vs New Zealand on TV?
Fans can watch the second ODI match between India and New Zealand on TV on the Star Sports network.

How can I watch the second ODI match between India and New Zealand on my mobile phone?
Fans can watch the live streaming of the second ODI match between India and New Zealand on the Jio Hotstar app.

IND vs NZ 2nd ODI: The squads are as follows

India - Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Ayush Badoni.

New Zealand - Michael Bracewell (captain), Mitchell Hay (wicketkeeper), Nick Kelly, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Josh Clarkson, Glenn Phillips, Adithya Ashok, Christian Clarke, Jack Fox, Daryl Mitchell, Kyle Jamieson, Devon Conway (wicketkeeper), Jaden Lennox, Michael Rae.

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