India vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I 2026: High-Voltage Clash in Raipur

 



 

The 2nd T20I between India and New Zealand at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur is a crucial encounter as India looks to build on their 1-0 lead.

Here are the comprehensive details for the match:

Match Logistics & Broadcast

Date & Time: Friday, January 23, 2026, at 7:00 PM IST (Toss at 6:30 PM).
Live Stream: JioHotstar app and website.
TV Telecast: Star Sports Network.
Tickets: Official tickets were sold via Ticketgenie, with prices ranging from ₹800 to ₹25,000. Most stands are currently reported as sold out.

Pitch & Ground Analysis

Surface: A black soil pitch that typically offers a "balanced" contest. Unlike the flat track at Nagpur, Raipur offers some early assistance to pacers and significant grip for spinners as the match progresses.
Boundaries: This is one of the largest grounds in India. Expect fewer "mishit" sixes; batters will need to rely on placement and running between the wickets.
Dew Factor: Being a January night in Chhattisgarh, heavy dew is expected. This usually makes the ball skid on faster in the second innings, making chasing the preferred option.

Team News & Squad Updates

India: * Abhishek Sharma is the man in form after his 84 (35) in the first game.
Ishan Kishan has returned to the T20 setup and is expected to bat at No. 3.
Shreyas Iyer is in the squad as cover for Tilak Varma (out due to surgery) but may sit out if India sticks to the winning XI.
New Zealand:
Mitchell Santner leads a side looking for more consistency from the top order.
Glenn Phillips remains their biggest threat after his valiant 78 in the opener.
Kristian Clarke has been retained in the squad as cover for injured pacers.

Probable Playing XIs

    India                                New Zealand 
Abhishek Sharma            Devon Conway (wk) 
Sanju Samson (wk)         Tim Robinson 
Ishan Kishan                    Rachin Ravindra 
Suryakumar Yadav (c)     Daryl Mitchell 
Hardik Pandya                 Glenn Phillips 
Rinku Singh                    Mark Chapman 
Shivam Dube                   Mitchell Santner (c) 
Axar Patel (vc)                Michael Bracewell / James Neesham 
Varun Chakravarthy        Matt Henry 
Arshdeep Singh               Ish Sodhi 
Jasprit Bumrah                Jacob Duffy

Match Prediction

Favorite: India (70% win probability). Their batting depth is currently superior, and Varun Chakravarthy’s form as the World No. 1 T20 bowler makes them lethal on Raipur's gripping surface.
Key Battle: Varun Chakravarthy vs. Glenn Phillips. If Phillips can navigate the middle-overs spin, New Zealand has a fighting chance to level the series.

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