Overview
- India lead the three-match ODI series 1-0 after a four-wicket win in Vadodara, where Virat Kohli scored 93 and was Player of the Match.
- A win in the second ODI would give India an unassailable 2-0 advantage, making the fixture a must-win for New Zealand.
- The match is set for January 14 at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot, starting at 1:30 pm IST.
- Telecast is on Star Sports with live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website.
- Selectors could consider Nitish Kumar Reddy for the XI with an eye on future planning, while conditions in Rajkot are expected to be batting-friendly.