The New Zealand vs India second ODI is scheduled for Saturday, 7 November 2026, at Hnry Stadium in Wellington. The first ball is scheduled for 15:00 NZDT (3:00pm local time), which is 07:30 IST for viewers in India and 02:00 GMT. All three times refer to the same Saturday, so there is no date change for the India–New Zealand fixture.
Key takeaways
- Date: Saturday, 7 November 2026
- Venue: Hnry Stadium, 105 Waterloo Quay, Wellington, New Zealand
- Start: 15:00 NZDT, 07:30 IST, or 02:00 GMT
- Match: New Zealand vs India, second men's ODI
Update: expected toss time and current status (6 November 2026)
The expected toss for the New Zealand vs India second ODI is 07:00 IST (01:30 UTC / 14:30 NZDT) on Saturday, 7 November. That is about 30 minutes before the scheduled first ball at 07:30 IST (02:00 UTC / 15:00 NZDT). The toss time is a reported/expected service time, not an official guarantee: no toss had been held at the 6 November source cutoff, and officials can delay it for conditions or other match-day reasons.
| Event | India | UTC | Wellington | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expected toss | 07:00 IST | 01:30 UTC | 14:30 NZDT | Saturday, 7 November |
| Scheduled first ball | 07:30 IST | 02:00 UTC | 15:00 NZDT | Saturday, 7 November |
The timing distinction matters for viewers: the Business Standard report gives 07:00 IST for the toss, while the official venue and schedule listings support the 15:00 NZDT first ball. If the toss is delayed, the start may move as well; the captain's decision and confirmed XIs should be treated as official only when released.
Weather is a conditional reason to keep the schedule under review. MetService's current Wellington forecast and Severe Thunderstorm Watch covers Wellington within a regional watch from noon to 6pm NZDT on Saturday, overlapping the expected toss and the opening part of play. It describes a moderate risk that thunderstorms may become severe, but that is a regional, conditional hazard—not confirmation of severe weather at Hnry Stadium or a washout. The Wellington weather update explains the watch and its limits.
New Zealand's current availability picture has also changed since the original 4 November snapshot: Devon Conway is out of the remaining ODIs, Nick Kelly has been called in as his replacement, and Matt Henry has been cleared and is available/in contention. Those updates do not confirm a Wellington XI. For the selection caveat and possible matchups if players are selected, see the second-ODI player battles guide; readers can also compare the detailed toss analysis and Hnry Stadium guide.
When is the New Zealand vs India second ODI?
The match is scheduled for Saturday 7 November 2026. New Zealand Cricket's 2026–27 international schedule lists the fixture as the second ODI at Hnry Stadium, Wellington, with a 3:00pm local start. That is the primary schedule reference for the New Zealand start time.
The official Hnry Stadium event page independently identifies the event as “BLACKCAPS v India - ODI” on Saturday 7 November 2026 and gives 3:00pm as the first ball. Using “first ball” is useful here: it distinguishes the match start from any earlier venue arrangements and gives readers the precise point at which play is due to begin.
What time does the second ODI start in India?
For India, the second ODI starts at 07:30 IST on Saturday, 7 November. The early start is the result of the time difference between Wellington and India, but the match remains on the same calendar date in both places.
The BCCI match-details page lists New Zealand vs India at Wellington for 7 November and records the start as 02:00 UTC, with Hnry Stadium as the venue. In the requested reader-facing labels, 02:00 UTC is 02:00 GMT, while the corresponding India time is 07:30 IST. The Wellington local time is 15:00 NZDT in November.
| Location or label | Start time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington local time | 15:00 NZDT | Saturday, 7 November |
| India Standard Time | 07:30 IST | Saturday, 7 November |
| Greenwich Mean Time | 02:00 GMT | Saturday, 7 November |
Where will the match be played?
The venue is Hnry Stadium, Wellington, at 105 Waterloo Quay, Wellington 6011, New Zealand, as shown on the official event listing. Hnry Stadium is the current name of the Wellington ground. Readers checking older scorecards or venue records may see Sky Stadium, along with earlier historical names, but that does not indicate a different cricket ground.
The ESPNcricinfo Hnry Stadium ground profile records Sky Stadium among the ground's former names. That historical naming context helps explain why older references may use a different label for the same Wellington venue; the 2026 second ODI itself is listed under the current Hnry Stadium name by NZC, the venue and BCCI.
Series context before Wellington
This is the second match of the series, with India leading 1–0 after a five-wicket DLS win in the completed first ODI at Eden Park, Auckland. The shortened chase and final result are covered in the first-ODI result report, with the completed scorecard and match report providing the result evidence. The Wellington article is concerned with the confirmed date, time and venue rather than a second-match prediction.
Questions about current New Zealand availability are covered in the second-ODI player battles guide. Conway's earlier snapshot should not be read as current team news, and no second-ODI XI is assumed here.
Quick answers
Is the second ODI on the same day in India and New Zealand?
Yes. It is on Saturday, 7 November 2026 in both places: 07:30 IST in India and 15:00 NZDT in Wellington.
What is the local start time in Wellington?
The scheduled first ball is 3:00pm local time, or 15:00 NZDT, at Hnry Stadium.
Is Hnry Stadium the same ground formerly called Sky Stadium?
Yes. Sky Stadium is a historical name for the same Wellington ground, not a separate venue. The current fixture is listed as Hnry Stadium.
Source check: 6 November 2026, with the current timing, availability and weather sources checked through 18:15 IST. This schedule explainer retains the original official NZC, Hnry Stadium and BCCI listings and adds the dated expected-toss and current-status update above.
Sources
- NZC 2026–27 international schedule
- Hnry Stadium — BLACKCAPS v India ODI event
- BCCI — New Zealand vs India second ODI match details
- ESPNcricinfo — Hnry Stadium, Wellington ground profile
- ESPNcricinfo — New Zealand vs India first ODI match report
- Business Standard — expected second-ODI toss time
- New Zealand Cricket — Conway ruled out and Kelly called in
- ICC — mixed news ahead of the second ODI
- MetService — Wellington forecast and Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Editorial note: Prepared by the CricWin24 Editorial Team from the dated sources above. Read our Editorial Policy for sourcing and correction standards.
