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India tour of New Zealand, 2026 · TEST MATCH

New Zealand vs India 2nd Test Prediction

NZ vs IND · who will win, pitch report & odds

NZ

New Zealand

63% win probability

Projected day-one total

270-314:265-309

IND

India

37% win probability

63%37%
  • Mon, 30 Nov 2026Series window, not a confirmed XI date
  • 19:30 IST
  • Hagley Oval, Christchurch
  • GREEN / SEAM

Quick answer

Quick answer

Our lean for New Zealand vs India is New Zealand at 63%. Hagley Oval is rated green / seam, which favours seam bowlers, and the projected day-one totals are 270-314 for New Zealand and 265-309 for India. Start time: Mon, 30 Nov 2026, 19:30 IST.

Favourite
New Zealand (63%)
Format
TEST MATCH
Pitch suits
Seamers
Venue
Hagley Oval

Match prediction

NZ vs IND 2nd Test: who will win?

Powerplay247's model leans New Zealand at 63% for this 2nd Test at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. The toss and the green / seam conditions will still move the live price, so treat 63% as a lean rather than a certainty.

Predicted winner

New Zealand

63% win probability

2nd Test · TEST MATCH

New Zealand win

63%

India win

37%

NZ projected

270-314

IND projected

265-309

Pitch and conditions

Hagley Oval pitch report for NZ vs IND

Hagley Oval is rated green / seam for this test match. Most of the danger comes with the new ball. Expect sideways movement in the opening overs, with batting getting easier once the lacquer wears off.

Venue

Hagley Oval

Surface

GREEN / SEAM

Best suited to

Seamers

Day-one total

270-314 / 265-309

Toss call: Bowling first is the usual call while there is moisture in the surface and swing in the air.

Projected scoreline

New Zealand vs India projected score by phase

How the day-one total is expected to build, phase by phase, on a green / seam surface.

Projected TEST MATCH scoring phases for New Zealand vs India
PhaseNew ZealandIndia
Session 185-10184-100
Session 296-11297-111
Session 389-10184-98
Day-one total270-314265-309

Players to watch

Key players in New Zealand vs India

The names most likely to move the batter, bowler and player-runs markets in this test match. Final XIs are confirmed at the toss.

New Zealand

  • TB

    Trent Boult

    Swings the new ball

    84Impact
  • KW

    Kane Williamson

    Converts starts into hundreds

    81Impact

India

  • MS

    Mohammed Shami

    Swings the new ball

    83Impact
  • AP

    Axar Patel

    Bowls the long spells

    84Impact

Betting notes

How to bet on NZ vs IND 2nd Test

Four angles worth weighing before you place a bet on this fixture.

  1. 01

    New Zealand go in as clear 63% favourites. Backing them early is simple, but the better value often comes from laying them in-play if India win the first hour.

  2. 02

    Between the toss and the first ball, liquidity is thin and prices move fast. That window is where an informed view on the green / seam surface pays off most.

  3. 03

    Hagley Oval is rated green / seam. The first-wicket and opening-partnership markets are where the early value sits, especially with New Zealand's seamers used to these conditions.

  4. 04

    In a Test, the match moves session by session. Session-runs and next-wicket markets on New Zealand vs India react faster than the overall result line.

Match card

New Zealand vs India match details

Series
India tour of New Zealand, 2026
Match
2nd Test (12 of 12)
Date
Mon, 30 Nov 2026
Start
19:30 IST
Venue
Hagley Oval, Christchurch
Format
TEST MATCH
Series window
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 - Mon, 30 Nov 2026
Series format
5 T20Is | 5 ODIs | 2 Tests

Match preview

New Zealand meet India in the 2nd Test of India tour of New Zealand, 2026 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. Coming late in India tour of New Zealand, 2026, form from the earlier games is already priced into the market. New Zealand are at home, and home conditions are already built into the numbers. Our projection has New Zealand scoring 270-314 and India 265-309, with New Zealand ahead at 63%. Treat that as a lean, not a lock: the toss and the first hour at Hagley Oval will move the live price on Powerplay247.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

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NZ vs IND 2nd Test: who will win?

Powerplay247's model makes New Zealand favourites at 63%, with India on 37%. That is based on team strength, venue history and a green / seam pitch at Hagley Oval. It is a projection, not a guarantee, so check the live price before placing a bet.

What is the pitch report for Hagley Oval?

Hagley Oval, Christchurch is rated green / seam for this Test, which suits seam bowlers. That is why New Zealand are projected at 270-314 and India at 265-309. The pitch usually moves the totals and the second session markets more than the match-winner price.

When and where is New Zealand vs India?

The 2nd Test is scheduled for Mon, 30 Nov 2026, 19:30 IST at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, as part of India tour of New Zealand, 2026. Dates follow the series calendar and can change, so confirm with the board's official schedule on match day.

Which players could decide New Zealand vs India?

Watch Trent Boult for New Zealand (swings the new ball) and Mohammed Shami for India (swings the new ball). On a pitch that suits seam bowlers, their runs and wickets markets often move before the match-winner price does.

Can I bet on NZ vs IND in-play?

Yes. Powerplay247 keeps New Zealand vs India open ball by ball, with back and lay prices on the match winner, sessions and player markets. The best in-play window is usually just after the second session.

Where does the 2nd Test fit in India tour of New Zealand, 2026?

It is match 12 of 12, so recent form is already in New Zealand's 63% line. Any momentum swing from the last game is where value can appear.

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