India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I 2026: Probable Playing XI, Squads, Head-to-Head, Recent Form, Match Details & Live Streaming
India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I 2026 is all set to take place on Saturday, 24 October 2026 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. India will look to extend their lead in the five-match T20I series, while New Zealand will aim to bounce back after losing the opening match.
India won the first T20I by four wickets after successfully chasing 226 runs in just 19.4 overs. The victory gave India a 1-0 lead in the series.
IND vs NZ 2nd T20I Match Details
| Match | India vs New Zealand – 2nd T20I |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, 24 October 2026 |
| Start Time | 12:30 PM IST |
| Toss Time | 12:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Hagley Oval, Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Format | T20 International |
| Series | India Tour of New Zealand 2026 |
| Series Status | India lead 1-0 |
| India Captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| New Zealand Captain | Mitchell Santner |
| Live Streaming | SonyLIV |
| TV Broadcast | Sony Sports Network |
Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the second T20I due to a right adductor injury. Kumar Kushagra has been added to the squad as cover, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is in contention for a place in the Playing XI.
Probable Playing XI – India
- Abhishek Sharma
- Sanju Samson (WK)
- Tilak Varma
- Shreyas Iyer (C)
- Shivam Dube
- Axar Patel
- Naman Dhir
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Arshdeep Singh
- Varun Chakravarthy
Probable Playing XI – New Zealand
- Tim Seifert (WK)
- Finn Allen
- Daryl Mitchell
- Glenn Phillips
- Bevon Jacobs
- Michael Bracewell
- Mitchell Santner (C)
- Nathan Smith
- Adam Milne
- Matt Henry
- Lockie Ferguson
Note: These are probable Playing XIs. Official XIs will be announced after the toss.
Previous Match Result – 1st T20I
New Zealand vs India – 1st T20I
India won by 4 wickets.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 225/4 – 20 overs |
| India | 230/6 – 19.4 overs |
New Zealand posted 225/4 with Glenn Phillips scoring an unbeaten 82 off 40 balls. Finn Allen added 45 off 24 balls.
India chased down the target with two balls remaining. Sanju Samson smashed 67 off 33 balls, while Shreyas Iyer scored 42 and Naman Dhir finished unbeaten on 42.
The chase became India's highest successful T20I run chase.
Head-to-Head – India vs New Zealand T20I
| Category | India | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| Total T20I Matches | 32 | |
| Wins | 20 | 11 |
| Tied | 1 | |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
Recent Form – India
India – Last 5 T20Is
India's latest match was a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first T20I of this series.
Recent Form – New Zealand
New Zealand – Last 5 T20Is
New Zealand will be looking to return to winning ways after their four-wicket defeat against India in the series opener.
India Full T20I Squad
| No. | Player |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sanju Samson (WK) |
| 2 | Abhishek Sharma |
| 3 | Tilak Varma |
| 4 | Shreyas Iyer (C) |
| 5 | Shivam Dube |
| 6 | Axar Patel |
| 7 | Naman Dhir |
| 8 | Nitish Kumar Reddy |
| 9 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
| 10 | Arshdeep Singh |
| 11 | Mayank Yadav |
| 12 | Prince Yadav |
| 13 | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi |
| 14 | Varun Chakravarthy |
| 15 | Kuldeep Yadav |
| 16 | Kumar Kushagra |
New Zealand Full T20I Squad
| No. | Player |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Seifert (WK) |
| 2 | Finn Allen |
| 3 | Daryl Mitchell |
| 4 | Glenn Phillips |
| 5 | Bevon Jacobs |
| 6 | Michael Bracewell |
| 7 | Mitchell Santner (C) |
| 8 | Nathan Smith |
| 9 | Adam Milne |
| 10 | Matt Henry |
| 11 | Lockie Ferguson |
| 12 | Blair Tickner |
| 13 | Josh Clarkson |
| 14 | Devon Conway |
| 15 | Kyle Jamieson |
| 16 | Jacob Duffy |
Key Players to Watch – India
Sanju was India's biggest star in the first T20I, smashing 67 runs from only 33 balls. His aggressive opening partnership with Abhishek Sharma gave India a flying start.
The left-handed opener is one of India's biggest powerplay weapons. His aggressive approach can put New Zealand under pressure from the first over.
India's captain played a crucial 42-run innings in the opening match and will again be important in the middle overs.
Naman finished the first T20I unbeaten on 42 and showed excellent finishing ability under pressure.
Arshdeep remains one of India's key pace options with the new ball and in the death overs.
Key Players to Watch – New Zealand
Phillips produced a spectacular unbeaten 82 from 40 balls in the first T20I and remains New Zealand's biggest batting threat.
Allen scored 45 from 24 balls in the series opener and can be extremely dangerous during the powerplay.
The New Zealand captain is a valuable all-rounder who can contribute with both bat and ball.
An experienced middle-order batter who can provide stability and accelerate when required.
Henry will be important with the new ball, especially if there is early movement and bounce available at Hagley Oval.
Pitch Report – Hagley Oval, Christchurch
Hagley Oval produced a high-scoring thriller in the first T20I, with New Zealand scoring 225/4 before India successfully chased the target.
The surface can provide some early assistance to fast bowlers through bounce and movement. Once batters settle in, stroke-making becomes easier.
The venue has generally provided a good contest between bat and ball, with pace bowlers taking a large share of wickets. The short straight boundaries can also reward aggressive batting.
Pitch expectation: Batting-friendly with some help for seamers early in the innings.
Par score: A first-innings total around 165-180 could be competitive, although the first match showed that 200-plus totals can also be chased at this venue.
India vs New Zealand T20I Series Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue | Time IST |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | 22 October 2026 | Christchurch | 12:30 PM |
| 2nd T20I | 24 October 2026 | Christchurch | 12:30 PM |
| 3rd T20I | 27 October 2026 | Wellington | 12:30 PM |
| 4th T20I | 30 October 2026 | Auckland | 12:30 PM |
| 5th T20I | 1 November 2026 | Hamilton | 12:30 PM |
IND vs NZ 2nd T20I Live Streaming
Watch the match live in India from 12:30 PM IST.
| Platform | Details |
|---|---|
| TV Broadcast | Sony Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | SonyLIV |
| Match Start | 12:30 PM IST |
| Toss | 12:00 PM IST |
IND vs NZ 2nd T20I – Key Highlights
- India lead the five-match series 1-0.
- India won the first T20I by 4 wickets.
- India chased 226 in 19.4 overs in the series opener.
- Sanju Samson scored 67 off 33 balls.
- Glenn Phillips scored an unbeaten 82 off 40 balls.
- Naman Dhir finished the chase unbeaten on 42.
- Ishan Kishan is unavailable for the second T20I due to injury.
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is in contention for the Playing XI.
- India lead the overall T20I head-to-head 20-11, with one tie.
- The match will be played at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I – Match Preview
India will be confident after their thrilling victory in the opening match. The biggest positive for the visitors was their ability to chase a huge 226-run target despite New Zealand posting an imposing total.
New Zealand, however, showed that they have enough firepower to challenge India. Glenn Phillips and Finn Allen were outstanding with the bat, while the hosts will want their bowlers to improve their powerplay performance.
For India, the biggest focus will be on the bowling combination. The Indian attack will need to find a way to restrict New Zealand's aggressive top order, especially Phillips, Allen and Daryl Mitchell.
Conclusion
The India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I 2026 promises another high-scoring contest at Hagley Oval. India have the momentum after winning the first match and will be looking to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
New Zealand, on the other hand, need a win to level the series. With Glenn Phillips, Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell and Mitchell Santner in their lineup, the hosts have enough quality to make a strong comeback.
The biggest question for India will be who replaces injured Ishan Kishan. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could be one of the players in contention, while Kumar Kushagra has also been added to the squad as cover.
IND vs NZ 2nd T20I starts at 12:30 PM IST on Saturday, 24 October 2026 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.