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Swing, wind and showers: what awaits India and New Zealand in the Wellington ODI
India lead the series 1-0 going into the second ODI, which starts at 7:30 am IST, on a drop-in pitch that often rewards full lengths and with showers possible through the innings.
Key points
- The toss was scheduled for 7:00 am IST and play starts at 7:30 am IST.
- The drop-in pitch often rewards full lengths in the first 10 overs when the wind aids swing.
- India lead the series 1-0; Devon Conway is out for New Zealand.
India go into the second one-day international against New Zealand in Wellington 1-0 up in the series, with first ball due at 7:30 am IST on Saturday and the toss scheduled for 7:00 am IST.
The surface is a drop-in pitch that often rewards full lengths in the first 10 overs, especially when the wind helps the ball swing. The square boundaries are about 60 metres, with longer straight boundaries, and spinners frequently bowl into the wind. A steady north-north-westerly breeze and light showers are expected, which could interrupt play in the middle of an innings.
Who is missing
New Zealand will be without Devon Conway, who is out of the rest of the series with concussion, as are Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman, who are injured. Pace bowler Matt Henry has been cleared of concussion and is available.
India have rested Jasprit Bumrah. Prasidh Krishna is out with a hamstring injury, and Auqib Nabi replaces him for the first three ODIs. India’s choice of spinner is one of the calls to watch, and both sides may adjust the balance of their pace attacks.
The series
India won the opener at Eden Park in Auckland by five wickets under the DLS method after New Zealand were bowled out for 185 in 40.2 overs. Shubman Gill leads India, with Mitchell Santner captaining the hosts. A win would give India a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.