New Zealand host India in the second T20I at Hagley Oval on Saturday, trailing 1-0 in the five-match series after a four-wicket defeat.
Glenn Phillips struck an unbeaten 82 off 40 balls and Finn Allen added 45 from 24, yet Sanju Samson’s 67 off 33 and a 93-run opening stand with Abhishek Sharma put the chase in India’s hands.
Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell pulled the contest back in the middle overs, but Shreyas Iyer’s 42 and Naman Dhir’s unbeaten 42 off 15 balls finished the job with two balls to spare.
India won without the rested Jasprit Bumrah, so the hosts must now find a way through the top order against a side that managed without him.
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Christchurch weather forecast for New Zealand vs. India 2nd T20I
Saturday is forecast to be clear, sunny and dry in Christchurch, which should allow the full 40 overs to be played without interruption. The daytime high is expected to reach somewhere between 20°C and 26°C in the afternoon, but the evening will be noticeably cooler.
Temperatures are forecast to be around 20°C at the likely 8 PM start and to drop to 15°C by 11 PM, which averages out at roughly 17.5°C across the expected hours of play.
The wind is expected to blow at about 15 km/h early on and at 13 km/h later in the evening, although gusts could reach 33 km/h around 9 PM. Humidity is forecast to be moderate, rising from 51% at 9 PM to 56% by 11 PM, which fits the pattern of conditions becoming damper as the second innings goes on.
Hourly weather forecast for New Zealand vs. India, 2nd T20I
All times NZDT
6:00 PM: 23°C, rain chance 0%
7:00 PM (toss expected 7:30 PM): 21°C, rain chance 0%
8:00 PM (start): 20°C, rain chance 0%
9:00 PM: 18°C, rain chance 0%
10:00 PM: 17°C, rain chance 0%
11:00 PM: 15°C, rain chance 0%
Chances of rain interrupting play in Christchurch
The forecast shows no rain at all through the hours of play, with the hourly figures sitting at 0% and the broader outlook putting any chance at below 5%. Rain is therefore not expected to be a factor at Hagley Oval.
What happens if the New Zealand vs. India 2nd T20I is stopped by rain?
Should rain arrive despite the forecast, the match could either be delayed or shortened, and the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method would be used to set a revised target. A minimum of five overs per side is needed for a result, and a complete washout would see the game abandoned as there is no reserve day.
Hagley Oval pitch report and dew factor for IND vs NZ 2nd T20I
The temperature is expected to drop into the low teens under clear skies, and early evening dew on the lush outfield will make it hard for spinners and death bowlers to grip the ball. The captain who wins the toss will almost certainly choose to bowl first.
The pitch offers true bounce and carry, with early help for new-ball seamers, followed by an excellent batting surface on which high scores are the norm. The opening game, which produced more than 450 runs in total, showed what to expect.
What time does the New Zealand vs. India 2nd T20I start?
The second T20I between New Zealand and India takes place at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Play is expected to begin at 8 PM local time, which is 12:30 PM IST, with the toss half an hour earlier at 7:30 PM local time, or 12 PM IST.
How to watch New Zealand vs. India 1st T20I in India?
Here's how to watch the New Zealand vs. India match in India:
- TV channel: Sony Sports Network
- Live stream: SonyLIV
The match will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network channels in India, and fans can also follow the action by streaming it on SonyLIV.