India vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I – New Zealand Tour of India 2026 takes place today, January 23, 2026, at 7:00 PM local time (7:00 PM IST). The match unfolds at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. This fixture carries huge weight as India chase a series-sealing win after dominating the opener, while New Zealand fight to stay alive in the five-match contest.
Raipur’s pitch favors high-scoring thrillers, with an average first-innings total around 170-180 in T20Is, though India’s 238 in the first game showed its batting-friendly nature under lights. Expect some early seam movement before spinners dominate the middle overs. Weather stays clear with temperatures in the low 20s Celsius, no rain threats, and light winds – perfect for a full game.
India ride a wave of dominance, unbeaten in T20I series since the 2024 World Cup triumph, and a second straight win here would ramp up pressure on New Zealand ahead of three must-win games. For the Kiwis, it’s do-or-die after collapsing to 190 chasing 239 in Nagpur; a loss piles on the heat in a tour where they’ve already snatched ODI success. Momentum swings on India’s explosive batting against New Zealand’s resilient fightback spirit.
IND vs NZ Match Details
- Match: 1st T20 Match
- Teams: India vs New Zealand 1st T20
- Date: 21 January 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM 1:30 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL
- Venue: Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur
IND vs NZ Live Streaming Info
The 1st ODI Match between India vs New Zealand is scheduled for January 11, 2026. This T20 match is at Kotambi Stadium (BCA Stadium),.
- In India: The match will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network and live streaming will be available on FanCode and Amazon Prime Video (SonyLiv app).
- In New Zealand: The match will be telecast on TVNZ 1 and streamed live on Sky Sport Now.
- In Australia: Telecast is available on Foxtel, Kayo Sports, and Fox Cricket channel (Channel 501) with live streaming on Kayo and Foxtel platforms.
- In Pakistan and other regions, platforms like Tapmad may also provide live streaming options
How to Watch the Match for Free:
On TV: The match is available free on DD Sports if you have a DD Free Dish connection; this lets you watch the game without any extra subscription fee.
On apps/sites: Live streaming is officially on JioCinema/Disney+ Hotstar (as per current rights), but these usually require at least a basic mobile or bundled plan; full live action is not generally free, though highlights are often available at no cost after the match.
Live Streaming Info:
The 2nd T20 will be live on Willow Cricket.
Live Score Info:
Probable XIs
India Probable XI: Abhishek Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
New Zealand Probable XI: Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy.
Head-to-Head
Across 25 T20Is, India lead with 14 wins to New Zealand’s 9, plus 2 ties. Recent form tilts heavily India’s way: they won the last five meetings, including the opener by 48 runs, a 168-run thrashing in 2023, and chases in tight finishes. New Zealand’s lone recent spark was a rain-affected tie, but India’s home firepower has crushed them lately.
Team Analysis: India
India’s batting firepower exploded in game one, posting 238 thanks to Abhishek Sharma’s blistering 84 off 35 and Rinku’s 44 off 22, exposing their top-order depth as a massive strength. Bowling clicked too, with Varun Chakravarthy and Shivam Dube grabbing two wickets each, though death-over leaks remain a minor worry. Key men like Abhishek, Rinku, and Varun carry white-hot form into Raipur, where spin could exploit any Kiwi top-order wobbles. Weakness? Occasional middle-order fragility if openers falter early.
Team Analysis: New Zealand
New Zealand showed grit with Glenn Phillips’ 78 off 40 and Mark Chapman’s 39, but their chase crumbled under pressure, highlighting batting inconsistency as the big Achilles’ heel. Bowlers like Jacob Duffy and Kyle Jamieson snared two each but leaked runs upfront. Strengths lie in all-round depth and Phillips’ match-winning nous, yet away form slumps without early wickets. Recent momentum dipped after the ODI series win, but Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell could spark a turnaround.
Prediction
India’s home dominance, batting depth, and spin edge on Raipur’s deck make them clear favorites to clinch another win by 20-30 runs or 6 wickets. New Zealand needs a collective heroics from Phillips and Duffy to pull an upset, but form and conditions scream India 2-0 up.