With the opener now in the rear-view mirror, attention shifts to the second ODI, which is shaping up to be a pivotal contest in the series. The match will be played on January 14, 2026, at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, a venue known for producing high-scoring encounters and favouring batters once they settle in.

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India face New Zealand in the first of a three-match ODI series in Vadodara. Veterans like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return to action and could be seen in India colours for the last time till July this year,

Indian captain Shubman Gill has confirmed that all-rounder Washington Sundar will be going through proper scans and check-ups after sustaining a side strain in the 1st innings of the opening ODI again

Arshdeep Singh has impressed in the limited chances that he has got in One-day cricket for India. However, he warmed the bench on Sunday and played no part in India’s four-wicket win.

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Hardik Pandya is on the verge of joining an elite club of ODI players with 2,000 runs and 100 wickets. He needs 96 runs and 9 wickets in the upcoming series against New Zealand to achieve this milestone.