Overview
- The match is scheduled for Wednesday, November 19 at McLean Park in Napier with a 6:30 a.m. IST start time.
- Heavy rain in Napier has delayed the toss and the start, and forecasts indicate a strong chance of further showers.
- New Zealand lead the three-match ODI series 1–0 after a seven-run win in the opener, powered by Daryl Mitchell’s 119 and Kyle Jamieson’s three wickets.
- Mitchell has been ruled out of the ODI series with a minor groin tear and is expected to be available for the December Tests, with Henry Nicholls named as replacement.
- In India, TV coverage is on Sony Sports Network with live streaming on SonyLIV, FanCode and Amazon Prime Video.