Overview
- Match is scheduled for January 14 at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, with play starting at 1:30 PM IST.
- India lead the three-match series 1–0 after a four-wicket win in Vadodara and can seal the series, while New Zealand aim to force a decider.
- Previews indicate a batter-friendly pitch with reliable bounce and clear weather, with first-innings targets of around 340–350 considered competitive and dew a possible factor.
- Key form guide from the opener features Virat Kohli’s 93 for India and Kyle Jamieson’s four-wicket haul for New Zealand, shaping tactical expectations for the rematch.
- Live telecast in India is on Star Sports with streaming on Jio Hotstar/Disney+ Hotstar, and the toss is set for 1:00 PM IST.