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There will be plenty of excitement as New Zealand take on India in the second T20I on 23rd at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in RaipurRD January 7:00 PM IST.
Get the best IND vs NZ Dream11 predictions, fantasy cricket tips, likely line-ups and match insights for the 2nd T20I The race for the 2026 Tour of India in New Zealand. Expert analysis and more.
IND vs NZ match preview:
India and New Zealand will meet in the second T20I at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on January 23, 2026. India won the first match by 48 runs in Nagpur. In the opener, India posted a score of 238/7 off the back of Abhishek Sharma’s brilliant batting, followed by a brilliant bowler to restrict New Zealand to 190/7 to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
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In the first match, Abhishek Sharma performed brilliantly with 84 runs off 35 balls and Rinku Singh scored 44 runs* on 20 balls to help India achieve a huge score. Glenn Phillips scored 78 points as New Zealand fought back strongly but his efforts failed to prevent defeat.
India will therefore aim to build on the momentum in Raipur, while New Zealand will look to bounce back and level the series. Additionally, players like Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya of Team India and Devon Conway and Mark Chapman of Team New Zealand can play a key role in shaping the second T20I.
Therefore, the second T20I promises to be an exciting match with both teams aiming to take early dominance in this important series.
Also read: IND vs NZ Match Prediction: Who will win the 2nd T20I? New Zealand India Tour 2026
IND vs. NZ head-to-head record:
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team |
win the game |
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India |
15 |
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New Zealand |
10 |
IND vs NZ Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
18℃ |
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weather forecast |
clear sky |
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pitching behavior |
batting friendly |
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most suitable |
pace |
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Average score in first inning |
175 |
Chase team record:
IND vs NZ 11-a-side match (prediction):
India hits 11:
1) Tri-State Samson (week)
2) Abhishek Sharma
3) Ishan Kishan
4) Suryakumar Yadav©
5) Axar Patel
6) Hardik Pandya
7) Linku Singh
8) Shivam Dubey
9) Jasprit Bumrah
10) Arshdeep Singh
11) Varun Chakravarty
New Zealand playing 11:
1) Tim Robinson
2) Devin Conway (week)
3)Rachin Ravindra
4) Glenn Phillips
5) Mark Chapman
6) Darryl Mitchell
7) Mitchell Santner©
8) Christian Clark
9) Kyle Jamieson
10) Ish Sodhi
11) Jacob Duffy
Top picks predictions and fantasy cricket tips for IND vs NZ Dream11:
Captain’s Picks:
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Hardik Pandya – Plays for India as a right-handed batsman and medium-pace seamer, he provided useful middle-order support with his 25 runs in the last game. |
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Abhishek Sharma – Team India’s left-handed opener who is known for his explosive batting game, he displayed his dominant batting prowess with a knock of 85 runs in the last game. |
Top picks:
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Daryl Mitchell – Right-handed batsman in the New Zealand team, he contributed 28 runs in the last game with his confident batting. |
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Glenn Phillips – A right-handed batsman and off-spinner, Adds dynamic all-round value to the New Zealand team with a strong contribution of 78 runs in the last match through clean batting and excellent pace control. |
Budget options:
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Axar Patel – Contributes for India as a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner, who provides reliable all-round balance with his neat spin and composed lower-order batting. |
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Rachin Ravindra – A left-hand batsman, he brings a flair of control to New Zealand’s top order batsmen, guiding the early stages of the innings through timing and composed shot selection. |
IND vs NZ New Zealand 2026 India Tour Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
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team leader |
Abhishek Sharma & Hardik Pandya |
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Vice captain |
Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips |
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Goalkeeper – Sanju Samson
- Batsmen – Suryakumar Yadav, Daryl Mitchell, Abhishek Sharma (c)
- All-rounders – Mitchell Santner, Hardik Pandya, Glenn Phillips (VC), Shivam Dubey
- Bowlers – Kyle Jamieson, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Goalkeeper – Sanju Samson
- Batsmen – Suryakumar Yadav, Daryl Mitchell (vc), Rachin Ravindra, Abhishek Sharma
- All-rounders – Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya (c), Glenn Phillips
- Bowlers – Kyle Jamieson, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today’s Match 2nd T20I New Zealand India Tour 2026 Players to avoid:
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player |
Dream 11 Works |
Dream11 points (last game) |
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Jimmy Neesham |
8.5 credits |
dinitrophenol |
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Ravi Bishnoi |
7.5 credits |
dinitrophenol |
IND vs NZ Dream11 Today Prediction Match 2nd T20I New Zealand India Tour 2026 Expert Advice:
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SL captain selection |
Abhishek Sharma |
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GL captain selection |
Hardik Pandya |
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Punt Picks |
akshar patel and rajachan ravendra |
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Dream 11 combination |
1-3-4-3 |
IND vs NZ Match Winner Prediction:
Judging from the current performance, the Indian team is expected to become the team most likely to win this game.
