Sky Stadium hosts New Zealand against India in the 2nd ODI, number 7 in a 12-match India tour of New Zealand, 2026. It is listed for Thursday 12 November 2026, with the start at 19:30 IST. New Zealand have home conditions on their side, which our model counts as a small edge.
New Zealand's edge is their pace attack, while India's is their batting depth. The side whose strength suits Sky Stadium gets the first say. Sky Stadium is a windy ground where seam bowlers get movement and the wind changes lengths, so we expect a green / seam surface with a first-innings score around 280–325 for India and 263–304 for New Zealand.
Changeable weather is normal, and a cool, overcast morning suits the seamers. The toss lean is to bowl first. Early movement makes bowling first attractive while the surface still has life.