The 2nd ODI between India and New Zealand is on Saturday, 7 November 2026, at Sky Stadium, Wellington, also listed as HNRY Stadium, Wellington. It is the same ground, renamed HNRY on 1 March 2026 from Sky Stadium / Wellington Regional Stadium.
India lead the five-match series 1-0, after winning the 1st ODI in Auckland on 4 November by 5 wickets, by the DLS method, in a rain-hit match.
This guide tells you when the 2nd ODI starts, where to watch it live in India and outside India, which TV channel to use for your language, and what to watch for before the toss.
When is the 2nd ODI?
Date: Saturday, 7 November 2026
Venue: Sky Stadium, Wellington, also listed as HNRY Stadium, Wellington
Toss: 7:00 AM IST
Start: 7:30 AM IST / 3:00 PM local in Wellington
Format: ODI, 50 overs per side, unless rain shortens the match
Series: India lead 1-0, after the 1st ODI in Auckland
All five ODIs in this series start at 7:30 AM IST, with the toss at 7:00 AM IST. The 1st ODI was on Wednesday, 4 November, at Eden Park, Auckland. The 3rd ODI is on Tuesday, 10 November, at Seddon Park, Hamilton. The 4th ODI is on Friday, 13 November, and the 5th ODI is on Sunday, 15 November, both at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.
Set an alarm for 7:00 AM IST, not 7:30 AM IST, if you want to see the toss, the XIs, and the pitch report. The toss is when you will learn whether Devon Conway is fit to return for New Zealand, after his concussion in Auckland, and whether India change their XI after winning in Auckland.
A reminder is already set for about 7:30 AM IST on 7 November, for this match, in this chat.
How to watch in India: SonyLIV streaming
In India, the 2nd ODI is streamed live on SonyLIV, on the app and on the website.
SonyLIV is the official streaming partner for the tour in India. You need a paid subscription for full live matches. Highlights may be free, but the live match is not free.
To watch on SonyLIV:
- Open the SonyLIV app, or sonyliv.com, before 7:00 AM IST. Search for IND vs NZ, 2nd ODI, Wellington.
- Log in with your SonyLIV account. If you do not have a subscription, you will need to buy one before the match starts. Do not wait until 7:30 AM IST to buy it, because the match will have started.
- Check your internet connection. A live ODI needs a stable connection. If you are on mobile data, check your data limit. If you are on Wi-Fi, check that other devices are not using all the bandwidth.
- Use the SonyLIV app on your phone, tablet, or smart TV, or the website on your laptop. The app is the easiest way to watch on the go, at 7:30 AM IST on a Saturday morning.
SonyLIV also has live scores, highlights, and replays, if you miss the start. Do not use unofficial streams. Unofficial streams are often illegal, they often have malware, and they often stop working in the middle of a match. Use SonyLIV, the official broadcast, as the safer backup.
How to watch in India: Sony Sports Network TV
In India, the 2nd ODI is also on TV, on Sony Sports Network.
The channels, as promoted for the 1st ODI, are:
- English: Sony Sports Ten 1 and Ten 5
- Hindi: Sony Sports Ten 3
- Tamil, Telugu and Kannada: Sony Sports Ten 4
- Tamil: Sony Vizha, as promoted for the 1st ODI
Check your TV guide on the morning of 7 November, because channel numbers can change by provider, and because the language feed can change. If you want English commentary, use Ten 1 or Ten 5. If you want Hindi, use Ten 3. If you want Tamil, Telugu or Kannada, use Ten 4, or Sony Vizha for Tamil.
DD Sports carrying limited-overs India matches was presented only as an expectation under national-interest broadcast rules, not as a confirmed listing for every ODI in the series. Check DD Sports on the morning of 7 November, but do not rely on it as the only way to watch. Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV are the confirmed broadcasters in India.
How to watch outside India
New Zealand: Sky Sport, with Sky Go and Sky Sport Now for streaming, at 3:00 PM local on Saturday, 7 November.
USA: Willow TV, plus Fubo and Sling TV, per tour listings. Check Willow TV on the morning of the match, because the channel can change by provider.
Other countries: Check the ICC broadcast list, or the local sports broadcaster, for the 2nd ODI. The match starts at 7:30 AM IST, which is 2:00 AM GMT, 3:00 PM in Wellington, and 9:30 PM on Friday, 6 November, in New York, as a guide, not as a confirmed listing for every country.
What happened in the 1st ODI, and why it matters for Wellington
India won the 1st ODI in Auckland on 4 November by 5 wickets, by the DLS method, in a rain-hit match.
New Zealand were bowled out for 185 in 40.2 overs, after India won the toss, delayed by rain, and chose to bowl. Tim Seifert top-scored with 38 off 43, Blair Tickner made 34 off 23, Glenn Phillips made 30 off 50, and Daryl Mitchell made 28 off 41. Arshdeep Singh took 4 for 70, Gurnoor Brar took 3 for 44, and Anshul Kamboj took 2 for 22 in 10 overs, with an economy of 2.20, and was named Player of the Match. Axar Patel conceded only 12 runs in 5 overs.
India's chase was interrupted by rain twice. The target was first revised to 167 in 40 overs, then to 143 in 32 overs. India reached 143 for 5 in 22.4 overs, with 56 balls to spare.
Virat Kohli made 74 off 51 balls, with 13 fours and 1 six, at a strike rate of 145.10, before being caught by Seifert off Jacob Duffy. Shubman Gill made 37, and Kohli and Gill added 113 for the second wicket, after Rohit Sharma was out for a duck, 0 off 6 balls, in the first over, caught by Mitchell Santner at mid-off off Kyle Jamieson. Duffy took 3 for 49, Nathan Smith took 1 for 21, and Naman Dhir, 5 not out, and KL Rahul, 3 not out, finished the chase, with Dhir hitting the winning boundary off Smith.
India lead the series 1-0. If India win in Wellington, they will lead 2-0, with three matches left. If New Zealand win in Wellington, the series will be 1-1, with three matches left.
What to watch before the toss in Wellington
Devon Conway's concussion clearance. Conway was ruled out of the 1st ODI with concussion, after colliding with Matt Henry in fielding drills at Eden Park on 3 November. He was taken to hospital, and scans confirmed concussion. His availability for Wellington on 7 November is subject to medical assessment. If Conway is fit, he will open with Seifert or Young. If he is not fit, Seifert will open again, as he did in Auckland, where he made 38.
The weather in Wellington. Forecasts checked on 4 November conflict in detail, but agree rain is likely in Wellington on 7 November, with rain likely in the morning, possibly easing then returning in the afternoon and evening, rainfall 2 to 11 mm, a 40% chance of at least 10 mm, northerlies 10 to 20 km/h with gusts to 50 km/h, low 16°C, high 18 to 21°C, and another forecast giving a 79% chance of rain, high 19°C, low 15°C. Present the forecast as a range, and recheck on 6 November, the day before the match. If rain stops play in Wellington, the match could be shortened by DLS, or it could be a no-result, if India do not bat for at least 20 overs.
India's XI. India won in Auckland with four seamers, Arshdeep, Kamboj, Nabi and Brar, plus Axar as the only spinner, and with Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Nitish Kumar Reddy on the bench. Will Gill pick the same XI in Wellington, or will he pick Kuldeep as a second spinner, on a pitch that is slower than Eden Park? Will Siraj return, after being benched in Auckland despite being in both probable XIs? Watch the toss at 7:00 AM IST for the confirmed XI.
New Zealand's XI. New Zealand were bowled out for 185 in Auckland, with no batter making 50. Will Santner pick Matt Henry, after benching him in Auckland despite clearing concussion tests, or Michael Bracewell, after benching him as well? Will Conway return, and if he does, who bats at No. 3, Nicholls or Young?
The pitch at Sky Stadium. Sky Stadium is a drop-in pitch, with a green top early, and wind as the defining variable. The ODI first-innings average at Sky Stadium is 237.7 across 29 full-length first innings, 265.7 across 11 since 2015, carried by World Cup first innings of 393, 341 and 309 in 2015. The three ODIs since 2018 opened with 234, 252 and 222. Par at Wellington is 235 to 265, lower than at Eden Park, where par is 285 to 300. A total of 260 at Wellington is often par, or above par.
How to follow the match if you cannot watch live
If you cannot watch live at 7:30 AM IST on Saturday, use SonyLIV for highlights and replays, or follow the live score on SonyLIV, Cricbuzz, or ESPNcricinfo.
Do not rely on social media for the score, because it can be delayed, and it can be wrong. Use the official broadcast, or a live-score site, for the score.
For fans, the 2nd ODI is a Saturday morning match, at 7:30 AM IST, which is a good time to watch in India. Cricbet99 is a gaming and betting-related platform, not an official broadcaster, and any betting-related features are for adults only, where legally permitted. Use responsibly and check local rules, as betting law in India varies by state. For live scores, the official broadcast remains Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV in India.
FAQs
When is the IND vs NZ 2nd ODI?
Saturday, 7 November 2026, at Sky Stadium, Wellington, toss 7:00 AM IST, start 7:30 AM IST.
Where can I watch the 2nd ODI live in India?
On SonyLIV for streaming, with a paid subscription, and on Sony Sports Network for TV, English on Ten 1 and Ten 5, Hindi on Ten 3, Tamil/Telugu/Kannada on Ten 4, Tamil also on Sony Vizha.
Do I need a subscription to watch on SonyLIV?
Yes, for full live matches. Highlights may be free, but the live match needs a paid subscription.
What is the series score before the 2nd ODI?
India lead 1-0, after winning the 1st ODI in Auckland on 4 November by 5 wickets, by the DLS method, chasing 143 in 32 overs, with Kohli making 74 and Kamboj named Player of the Match.
Will it rain in Wellington on 7 November?
Forecasts checked on 4 November agree rain is likely, with a range of 2 to 11 mm and a 79% chance in one forecast, but they conflict in detail. Recheck on 6 November.
Is Devon Conway playing in Wellington?
Not confirmed. Conway was out of the 1st ODI with concussion, and his return is subject to medical assessment. Check the toss at 7:00 AM IST on 7 November.
Verdict
The 2nd ODI in Wellington is on Saturday, 7 November, at 7:30 AM IST, toss at 7:00 AM IST, at Sky Stadium, Wellington.
Watch it live on SonyLIV for streaming, or on Sony Sports Network for TV, with English on Ten 1 and Ten 5, Hindi on Ten 3, and Tamil, Telugu and Kannada on Ten 4.
India lead 1-0, after Kohli's 74 and Kamboj's 2 for 22 in Auckland. New Zealand need to win in Wellington to level the series at 1-1. India need to win to lead 2-0.
Set an alarm for 7:00 AM IST for the toss, and 7:30 AM IST for the start, and recheck the Wellington weather on 6 November.
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