"If he is available, there could be 1 or 2 changes" - Aakash Chopra on potential changes in India's playing 11 for NZ vs IND 2026 2nd ODI
- India faces New Zealand in the second ODI at Hnry Stadium in Wellington on Saturday, aiming to extend their series lead after winning the rain-affected opener.
- India's four-pronged pace attack, led by Arshdeep Singh and Anshul Kamboj, dominated the first ODI in Auckland, securing a five-wicket victory via DLS after dismissing New Zealand for 185.
- Conditions at Hnry Stadium are expected to offer extra bounce and nip, requiring Indian pacers to adjust their lengths due to shorter square boundaries compared to Eden Park.
- Opener Devon Conway was ruled out of the series with a concussion sustained during training, forcing New Zealand to bring in Nick Kelly for the remaining matches.
- Fast bowler Blair Tickner said New Zealand must improve batting and bowling execution to counter India, noting "we still back ourselves" to manage Virat Kohli's threat.
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The second ODI between India and New Zealand will be played in Wellington on Saturday. In the first match, Arshdeep Singh, Anshul Kamboj, and Gurnur Brar troubled the home batsmen with their sharp bowling. Now, the Indian pacers will have to adjust their lengths to suit Wellington's short square boundaries. Mohammed Siraj's return will also be keenly watched.
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India's Pace Battery Eyes Another Dominant Display Against New Zealand
India's inexperienced yet promising four-pronged pace attack will be looking to maintain its upper hand over New Zealand's batters and dictate proceedings to ensure that the visitors' lead is extended when the two sides clash in the second ODI on Saturday.
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