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NZ vs IND Fantasy Team 2nd T20I- Match Details
Tournament: India tour of New Zealand 2026
Match: 2nd T20I
Date: Saturday, 24 October 2026
Time: 12:30 PM IST (8:00 PM local time)
Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch
Home Team: New Zealand
Away Team: India
India lead the five match series 1-0. They chased 226 in the first game at the same ground and won by 4 wickets with two balls left. New Zealand will want to hit back before the series moves to Wellington.
Recent Form
India:
- 22 Oct, 1st T20I vs New Zealand, Christchurch: Won by 4 wickets. New Zealand 225/4, India 230/6 in 19.4 overs. Sanju Samson 67 off 33, Naman Dhir 42 not out off 15, Shreyas Iyer 42 off 28, Abhishek Sharma 29 off 12, Axar Patel 24 off 14. Mayank Yadav 1/40, Arshdeep Singh 1/45.
- West Indies series at home: drawn 2-2, with the last game washed out. Samson made 82 off 41 and 56 off 23 in that series.
New Zealand:
- 22 Oct, 1st T20I vs India, Christchurch: Lost by 4 wickets. Glenn Phillips 82 not out off 40, Finn Allen 45 off 24, Bevon Jacobs 31 off 16, Daryl Mitchell 28. Michael Bracewell 2/37, Mitchell Santner 2/39.
- 8 Mar, T20 World Cup final vs India: Lost by 96 runs.
Series Score
India lead 1-0 after the first of five T20Is.
NZ vs IND Head To Head
India have won 8 of the last 10 T20Is between these two teams, including the first game of this series.
NZ vs IND Squads
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (C), Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (WK), Devon Conway, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Bevon Jacobs, Zak Foulkes, Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy, Adam Milne
India: Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Varma (VC), Sanju Samson (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav
Team news: Mitchell Santner had a heavy fall while trying to take a catch in the first game. He carried on playing, but check his fitness at the toss. Crex lists Josh Clarkson and Blair Tickner in the New Zealand squad, so watch for them too. India’s fast bowlers went for 40 or more each, so Varun Chakaravarthy or Kuldeep Yadav could come in.
Pitch Report
Hagley Oval has an average first innings score of 165 in T20Is, and teams batting first and chasing have won half the games each. Fast bowlers have taken 70% of the wickets in the last 10 games here.
But the first game of this series had 455 runs in 40 overs, and India’s 230/6 is now the highest chase at this ground. For fantasy, load up on top order batters. Pick fast bowlers who bowl at the death, because they get the most chances to take wickets. Around 200 looks like a par score.
Weather Report
Clear skies are expected in Christchurch, with a cool evening around 14°C. There is only a 16% chance of rain, so a full game is likely.
Probable Playing XIs
New Zealand: Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson
India: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav
Both XIs are the same as the first game. Final XIs come at the toss.
Top Fantasy Picks
- Glenn Phillips (NZ, batter): 82 not out off 40 in the first game. He bats in the middle and finishes the innings.
- Sanju Samson (IND, wicketkeeper): 67 off 33 on Thursday after 82 and 56 in the West Indies series.
- Naman Dhir (IND, all rounder): 42 not out off 15 to finish the chase. Player of the Match.
- Michael Bracewell (NZ, all rounder): 2/37 in the first game and can bat at number six.
- Finn Allen (NZ, batter): 45 off 24 at the top of the order.
- Axar Patel (IND, all rounder): 24 off 14 and 1/51. Bowls four overs every game.
- Mitchell Santner (NZ, all rounder): 2/39 in the first game. Check his fitness at the toss.
NZ vs IND Fantasy Team 2nd T20I: Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Sanju Samson
Batters: Glenn Phillips (C), Finn Allen, Shreyas Iyer, Abhishek Sharma
All rounders: Naman Dhir (Vc), Axar Patel, Michael Bracewell
Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Mayank Yadav
Captain: Glenn Phillips. He made 82 not out in the first game.
Vice captain: Naman Dhir. An all rounder who won the first game with 42 not out off 15.
NZ vs IND Fantasy Team 2nd T20I: Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson (Vc), Tim Seifert
Batters: Glenn Phillips, Finn Allen, Abhishek Sharma
All rounders: Michael Bracewell (C), Mitchell Santner, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel
Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson
Captain: Michael Bracewell. An all rounder who took 2/37 and also bats. Few people will make him captain.
Vice captain: Sanju Samson. 67 on Thursday after 82 and 56 in the West Indies series.
Differentials: Tim Seifert made 24 off 17 at the top. Abhishek Sharma hit 29 off 12 and can win you a lot of points in the powerplay.
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Match Prediction
India chased 226 in the first game and have won 8 of the last 10 against New Zealand. New Zealand’s batting worked well with Phillips and Allen, but their fast bowlers leaked runs. Our pick is India to win again and go 2-0 up.
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NZ vs IND Fantasy Team 2nd T20I: FAQs
Who will win New Zealand vs India 2nd T20I today?
India won the first game and have won 8 of the last 10 against New Zealand. We pick India.
What is the NZ vs IND Fantasy prediction?
In small leagues, go with Glenn Phillips as captain and Naman Dhir as vice captain. In grand leagues, try Michael Bracewell as captain and Sanju Samson as vice captain.
What is the pitch report for Hagley Oval, Christchurch?
The average first innings score is 165, but the first game of this series had 225 and 230. Fast bowlers take most of the wickets here. Around 200 looks like a par score.
What is the probable playing XI for New Zealand vs India?
Both teams should keep the XI from the first game. Check Mitchell Santner’s fitness and whether India bring in a spinner. Final XIs come at the toss.
Who are the best captain and vice captain picks for NZ vs IND?
Glenn Phillips and Sanju Samson are the best batting picks. Naman Dhir and Michael Bracewell are the best all rounder picks.
What time does New Zealand vs India 2nd T20I start?
The match starts at 12:30 PM IST on Saturday, 24 October 2026. That is 8:00 PM local time in Christchurch.
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