New Zealand prepares for second ODI against India in Wellington
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 5:39 AM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
New Zealand and India face off in the second ODI at Wellington, with play scheduled for October 26, 2026. New Zealand will be without key players Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson. In Ishan Kishan's absence, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to bat at No. 3 for India. The windy conditions in Wellington are expected to be a factor in the match, as both teams look to adapt their strategies accordingly.
- •Match underway on October 26, 2026.
- •New Zealand missing Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson.
- •Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to bat at No. 3 for India.
- •Windy conditions expected to impact play.
- 5:39 AMESPNcricinfo — New Zealand hope to salvage series as India brace against the Wellington wind
"New Zealand won't have Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson to call upon, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should get another go at No. 3 in Ishan Kishan's absence
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