The India tour of New Zealand, 2026 reaches match 9 of 12 when New Zealand face India in a ODI at Bay Oval. It is listed for Thursday 19 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.
Both sides lean on their batting depth, so the contest is likely to be decided by whoever handles the big overs better. Bay Oval is a true batting surface with quick scoring in the powerplay, so we expect a flat / batting surface with a first-innings score around 328–382 for India and 294–341 for New Zealand.
Changeable weather is normal, and a cool, overcast morning suits the seamers. The toss lean is to bowl first. Most captains chase on a true surface because they can pace the innings to a target.