Rain Forecast Threatens Second ODI Between New Zealand and India

Rain Threat: Persistent rain is forecast for Saturday, with a 60% chance of precipitation in the first half of the day and 55% in the second half, threatening to disrupt the second ODI in Wellington.

India eventually won by five wickets, with Virat Kohli scoring a 51-ball 74 in their chase and Anshul Kamboj taking the Player-of-the-Match award for his 2 for 22 from 10 overs. After Saturday's match in Wellington, the series will move to Hamilton for the third ODI on November 10, and then to Mount Maunganui for the fourth and fifth ODIs on November 13 and 15.

Indoor Practice: Due to light, persistent rain through Friday, both New Zealand and India had to abandon training plans at the Basin Reserve. New Zealand moved to an indoor facility at Wellington College, while India canceled their practice altogether.

Series Context & Previous Match

Series Standing: New Zealand trail 1-0 in the five-match series and are looking to bounce back.

Auckland Opener: The series-opener in Auckland was also weather-affected, featuring two rain delays totaling about an hour and 40 minutes. India's target was revised to 143 in 32 overs, which they chased down with five wickets to spare, led by Virat Kohli's 74 off 51 balls and Anshul Kamboj's 2 for 22.

Upcoming Schedule

After Saturday's match in Wellington, the series moves to Hamilton for the third ODI on November 10, followed by the final two matches in Mount Maunganui on November 13 and 15.