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IND vs NZ 2nd ODI: How to Watch India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI Match on TV and Online?

January 15, 2026 10:55 IST

After their four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first One-Day International in Vadodara, the Indian cricket team, bolstered by stars like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma who only play in the ODI format for India these days, will be back at Surat's Niranjan Shah Stadium to seal the three-match ODI series.

India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI Playing 11: India could play Nitish Kumar Reddy keeping the 2027 World Cup in mind. (PTI Photo)

India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI: Nitish Kumar Reddy to get a chance

January 15, 2026 10:52 IST

The Indian Express predicts the playing XIs for IND vs NZ 2nd ODI match set to take place in Rajkot.

Harmanpreet began cautiously, conscious of the asking rate and the wickets lost, before shifting gears once she found her rhythm. (Express Photo by Narendra Vaskar)

WPL 2026: Harmanpreet Kaur rescues Mumbai Indians again, ensures seven-wicket win over Gujarat Giants

January 14, 2026 08:25 IST

For the second match in a row, Mumbai Indians found themselves wobbling early, and for the second time in three days, their captain calmly took charge.

Nicholls said New Zealand will have to keep doing the right things for longer durations after they lost the opening ODI by four wickets despite coming close. (PTI Photo)

Not much ODI cricket between major events makes series like the one against India more important: Henry Nicholls

January 13, 2026 23:53 IST

While the next 50-over World Cup is still 22 months away, questions on the relevance of the format and context of the ongoing series have resurfaced as focus primarily remains on next month's T20 World Cup.

Reigning champions Mumbai Indians (MI) will take on the UP Warriorz behind closed doors on Thursday. (Express photo by Amit Chakravarty)

WPL matches to be played behind closed doors on Wednesday, Thursday due to BMC polls

January 13, 2026 22:36 IST

The Navi Mumbai leg of WPL 2026 will conclude with a double-header on Saturday, with MI taking on UPW in the afternoon before DC take on RCB.

Vidarbha's Yash Rathod plays a shot during the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 fourth quarter-final cricket match between Vidarbha and Delhi, at BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground in Bengaluru, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. (PTI Photo)

Vidarbha, Punjab showcase might, enter Vijay Hazare semis

January 13, 2026 21:17 IST

Vidarbha will now face Karnataka in the semifinals, a repeat of last season's title clash, on Thursday, while Punjab will take on Saurashtra a day later.

File image of Ravindra Jadeja celebrating a wicket. (Express Photo by Partha Paul)

‘Jadeja doesn’t care about team politics; he is just focused on his game’: Ex-teammates on how Ravindra Jadeja is still going strong at international level

January 14, 2026 08:25 IST

His former Ranji teammates in Saurashtra reveal his competitive streak, love for the game, and his self confidence.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, seen here with Gautam gambhir, retired from T20Is after India won the T20 World Cup in 2024. (PTI Photo)

‘I always see Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma talking with Gautam Gambhir… they discuss ODI plans’: Sitanshu Kotak rubbishes miscommunication rumours

January 14, 2026 08:25 IST

Rumours of indifference had been floating around since Rohit and Kohli retired from Tests as well as Shubman Gill displacing Rohit as the ODI skipper

England's Harry Brook reacts after he was dismissed during play on day four of the fifth and final Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Sydney, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. (AP Photo)

‘Couldn’t be bothered’: Sunil Gavaskar tears into England batsmen’s ‘couldn’t-care-less’ approach after Ashes debacle

January 13, 2026 18:03 IST

Sunil Gavaskar said that it is disappointing when players "forget their responsibility to the game and play reckless cricket".

WPL 2026, MI vs GG Live Score: Mumbai Indians face Gujarat Giants in Match No. 6.

MI vs GG, WPL 2026 Highlights: Harmanpreet’s 71* powers MI to 7-wicket win

January 13, 2026 23:58 IST

MI vs GG, WPL 2026 Highlights: Harmanpreet Kaur hit the winning runs and Mumbai Indians thus completed their highest succesfull run chase.

IND vs NZ 2nd ODI Niranjan Shah Stadium Rajkot Pitch Report: India will play an ODI at the venue after two years.

IND vs NZ 2nd ODI Rajkot Stadium Pitch Report: Can India make the most of batting belter in Rajkot?

January 13, 2026 16:50 IST

India (IND) vs New Zealand (NZ) 2nd ODI Match Niranjan Shah Stadium Rajkot Pitch Report: Here is a look at the trends at the venue ahead of the second IND vs NZ match to be played on Wednesday.

FILE picture of Bangladesh cricket team. (PHOTO: AP)

ICC rejects Bangladesh Cricket Board’s request again, asks board to reconsider stance about moving games out of India

January 13, 2026 16:48 IST

A statement from Bangladesh board said: "While the ICC highlighted that the tournament itinerary has already been announced and requested the BCB to reconsider its stance, the Board’s position remains unchanged"

India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI, 2026: The teams will lock horns in Rajkot on Wednesday. (CREIMAS)

India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI: Match Date, Time, Squad, Head-to-Head, Other details

January 15, 2026 10:53 IST

India will aim to wrap up yet another white-ball series win as they take on New Zealand in the second one-dayer at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Wednesday.

Nic Maddinson made a successful comeback to the BBL after braving testicular cancer diagnosed last year. (cricket.com.au)

Australia’s Nic Maddinson shines in BBL for Sydney Thunder after cancer battle: ‘Just want to play’

January 13, 2026 15:24 IST

Australian batter Nic Maddinson scored the winning run for the Sydney Thunder against Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League match on Monday, staying unbeaten on 30 off 17 balls.

Despite having had a stellar career, Alyssa Healy admitted that watching the women’s game grow over the last several years was more satisfying. (Reuters)

Watch | Alyssa Healy explains why she decided to announce her retirement with T20 World Cup in June: ‘Timing’s right’

January 13, 2026 16:37 IST

The 35-year-old Healy said that she spoke to her parents and husband Mitchell Starc about calling it quits, admitting that it was the right time for her to walk away from the game.

Ashwin praised New Zealand's analytical approach against India in Vadodara. (PTI/AP Photo)

‘I would pay to sit in their team meetings’: R Ashwin lauds New Zealand’s planning, analytical approach against India

January 13, 2026 10:24 IST

IND vs NZ: Despite holding only a fourth of the experience across departments, a second-string BlackCaps outfit handed India a scare in the first ODI in Vadodara last Sunday.

Washington Sundar suffered a side strain during the first NZ ODI and has subsequently been ruled out of the series. (PTI Photo)

‘When Shubman Gill was injured, he did not come out to bat’: Former India batter slams team for risking Washington Sundar in NZ ODI

January 13, 2026 09:23 IST

Washington Sundar is part of the 15-member squad for the forthcoming T20 World Cup and has now been ruled out of the remainder of the ODI series. He is also doubtful to start in the five-match T20I series against the Kiwis.

Alyssa Healy Injured

Australia captain Alyssa Healy announces retirement from cricket after upcoming home series against India

January 13, 2026 01:10 IST

Healy joked that she made the decision to quit cricket because her husband and Aussie pacer Mitchell Starc hit a hole-in-one in golf recently and she felt like she need to take up the sport full time to beat him

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Grace Harris and Smriti Mandhana during their Women's Premier League (WPL) match against UP Warriorz at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. (Express photo by Narendra Vaskar)

WPL 2026: Grace and power to the fore as Harris’ stunning 40-ball 85 powers RCB to two wins in two

January 13, 2026 00:15 IST

After RCB's bowlers struck early to restrict UPW to 143/5, Grace Harris played a blistering knock filled with big hits to take her side home in a canter.

Rana scored 29 in 23 balls, further boosting his credentials as being slightly more than a tailender who can hold a bat. (PTI Photo)

Harshit Rana reveals Gautam Gambhir-led India team management’s plans for him after IND vs NZ 1st ODI heroics

January 13, 2026 00:02 IST

Harshit Rana's 37-run partnership with KL Rahul for the sixth wicket is what helped India out of a slightly shaky situation

Devdutt Padikkal, who has been in rich form throughout the tournament, continued from where he left off in Ahmedabad

Karnataka too strong for depleted Mumbai, make Vijay Hazare Trophy semis

January 12, 2026 23:40 IST

Mumbai, already missing the services of Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav and Shardul Thakur, had to take the field at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru without the in-form Sarfaraz Khan, who missed the match due to injury.

While it didn't quite come together for Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli put on a show (Express Photo by Bhupendra Rana)

Cool to see New Zealand youngsters experience the noise when Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma walk out: Jamieson

January 12, 2026 23:09 IST

New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson, who has shared a dressing room with Kohli at RCB, said that it was nice to see some of the younger players in his team experience the noise when Rohit and later Kohli walked out. 

Kohli hit eight fours and a six in his innings and in the process, became the fastest player to 28,000 runs in men's international cricket. (Express Photo by Bhupendra Rana)

Virat Kohli ‘basically walks the talk’, says Shreyas Iyer after yet another stellar knock from ex-India captain

January 12, 2026 22:48 IST

Virat Kohli shared a 118-run stand for the second wicket with captain Shubman Gill that came in just 107 balls after which he put up 77 off just 76 with Shreyas Iyer, who himself made an emphatic return from injury. 

Rahul recalled why the chase proved comedic batting alongside Rana. (PTI Photo)

KL Rahul: ‘Harshit asked me to keep reminding him to not hit a six every ball’

January 12, 2026 21:25 IST

The seasoned batter admitted he had to "settle" the all-rounder's impetuous nerves; but once calm, the duo cracked the chase after Rahul reminded Rana they weren't chasing too many

Sources in the ICC said that the risk assessment was routine procedure and part of contingency planning, “rather than conclusions or determinations.” (ICC Photo)

ICC reiterates no change in T20 World Cup, refutes Bangladesh’s claim of ‘security risk’

January 12, 2026 20:52 IST

After Bangladesh's sports advisor, Asif Nazrul, claimed that the world body’s own security assessment had flagged concerns, the ICC said their ‘position remains unchanged.’

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