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Updated 14 January 2026 at 14:52 IST

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: Rohit-Gill Depart; Iyer Joins Kohli

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: The update is that New Zealand have won the toss and opted to bowl against India in the second ODI encounter in Rajkot. The hosts have made one change to their playing XI - Nitish Kumar Reddy replaced the injured Washington Sundar.

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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during IND vs SA 1st ODI
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during IND vs SA 1st ODI | Image: Associated Press

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: The update is that New Zealand have won the toss and opted to bowl against India in the second ODI encounter in Rajkot. The hosts have made one change to their playing XI - Nitish Kumar Reddy replaced the injured Washington Sundar. 

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LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: The update is that New Zealand have won the toss and opted to bowl against India in the second ODI encounter in Rajkot. The hosts have made one change to their playing XI - Nitish Kumar Reddy replaced the injured Washington Sundar. 


14 January 2026 at 14:52 IST

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: Kohli-Iyer Steady

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: After the fall of Gill, Iyer and Kohli have steadied the ship. India will hope Kohli stands tall again and gets a big one at Rajkot. 


14 January 2026 at 14:45 IST

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: Gill Falls After Fifty

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: India captain Gill has perished just after scoring a fifty. Shreyas Iyer have now joined Kohli in the middle. 


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14 January 2026 at 14:29 IST

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: Rohit Falls Against Run of Play

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: Rohit miscues one and he is caught. Rohit is gutted with himself for missing out. 


14 January 2026 at 14:21 IST

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: Gill in Good Touch

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: Indian captain Gill has found some form and that is good. He has nearing a fifty, and would certainly like to convert this start into something big. 


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14 January 2026 at 14:13 IST

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: Debutant Lennox Gets His Chance

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: So yes, it is a double-bowling change for NZ. Debutant Jayden Lennox comes into the attack. 


14 January 2026 at 14:09 IST

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: Rohit-Gill up The Ante

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: Rohit and Gill have upped the ante now that they have got their eye in. The pitch looks to be a good one for batting. 


14 January 2026 at 14:06 IST

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: Kiwis Make 1st Bowling Change

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: Kristian Clarke comes in as the first change bowler here. Interesting to see what are the areas he would like to bowl on. 


14 January 2026 at 14:03 IST

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: Kiwis Eye Breakthrough

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: The Kiwis would realise that they need to break this stand or else the two in the middle will make them pay. 


14 January 2026 at 14:01 IST

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: Rohit-Gill Shift Gears

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: The runs are now flowing, Rohit and Gill have shifted gears and now the powerplay is looking better. LIVE | IND: 31/0 in 7 overs


14 January 2026 at 13:43 IST

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: Watchful Start From Gill-Rohit

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: India has got off to a watchful start. The hosts are well aware that they can shift gears once the ball gets old. 


14 January 2026 at 13:38 IST

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: Jamieson Starts With Maiden

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: Kyle Jamieson has started well. He has not conceded a single run from the first over.


14 January 2026 at 13:32 IST

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: Jamieson Starts Proceedings

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: Kyle Jamieson has started proceedings and he is looking to take the ball away from Rohit. This is a good start from the visitors. 


14 January 2026 at 13:29 IST

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: All-Set For Start

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: We are all ready for the start. All in expectedness that it will turn out to be a mouthwatering clash. 


14 January 2026 at 13:22 IST

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: Dew May Not Play a Part

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: Gill said at the toss that he does not expect any dew in the second half of the game and hence he admitted that he too was looking to bat first. 


14 January 2026 at 13:17 IST

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: Batting Friendly Conditions Beckons

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: As per the pitch inspection, the strip is going to assist batters and hence we should be in for a treat. 


14 January 2026 at 13:14 IST

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: Rohit-Gill Eye Steady Start

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: Now that India is batting first, Gill and Rohit would like to get the side off to a steady start. We are moments away from the first ball. 


14 January 2026 at 13:13 IST

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: Reddy in For Sundar

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: Amid all speculation, Nitish Reddy has replaced injured Washington Sundar which means Ayush Badoni would have to wait for his ODI debut.


14 January 2026 at 13:10 IST

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: NZ Opt to Bowl

LIVE | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: The visitors have won the toss and have opted to field first in Rajkot. 

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Published On: 14 January 2026 at 13:10 IST