India has lost to New Zealand by 7 wickets in the second ODI match. KL Rahul had played a century innings of 112 runs in this match, but Daryl Mitchell’s unbeaten century was heavy on the entire Indian team. Team India had scored 284 runs while playing first, but the Indian bowlers could not defend this big target. Know here, what were the 3 biggest reasons for the defeat of the Indian team in Rajkot.

batting flop

The biggest reason for Team India’s defeat was poor batting. After scoring 70 runs without losing any wicket, the Indian team had lost 4 wickets for 118 runs. These 4 wickets falling within 48 runs gave New Zealand a chance to make a comeback in the match. Shubhman Gill once again got a good start, but could not convert it into a century. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma did not play. Due to poor batting, at one time it seemed difficult for Team India to even reach 250. It must be good for KL Rahul, who played a century inning of 112 runs and took the team to the score of 284.

That wrong decision of the captain

The New Zealand team had lost only 2 wickets till the score was 46. In the 13th over, Prasidh Krishna took the wicket of Henry Nicholls, in the very next over the captain should have turned to the wicket taking option i.e. Mohammad Siraj or Harshit Rana to increase the pressure on the Kiwi team. Instead Nitish Reddy’s spell was continued. Somehow, this helped Daryl Mitchell and Will Young to gain a foothold at the crease. When a wicket has fallen in the last over, the batsman plays cautiously, but in the 14th over, Mitchell and Young openly hit the balls of Nitish Reddy.

The spinners bowled the ball.

Indian spin bowlers proved expensive in this match. Kuldeep Yadav kept getting beaten from the beginning till the end, he gave away 82 runs in 10 overs and was able to take only one wicket. At the other end, the experience of Ravindra Jadeja also did not help, who gave 44 runs in 8 overs and could not put any pressure on the New Zealand batsmen.

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India vs New Zealand Highlights: India has lost to New Zealand by 7 wickets in the second ODI. With this, New Zealand is tied at one point each in the 3 ODI series. The century innings of Daryl Mitchell was heavy on the entire Indian team. In this ODI match played in Rajkot, Team India batted first and scored 284 runs. In reply, the Kiwi team achieved this target in the 48th over itself.

After losing the toss in this match, the Indian team was invited to bat first. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli got the start, but could not play big innings. Whereas captain Shubman Gill played an inning of 56 runs. Shreyas Iyer also flopped in this match, but KL Rahul single-handedly helped Team India reach the score of 284 by scoring unbeaten 112 runs. This was Rahul’s 8th century in his ODI career.

Daryl Mitchell snatched victory

Even before reaching the score of 50, the New Zealand team had lost 2 wickets. At that time, the Indian team needed to take wickets by continuously putting pressure on the Kiwi team, but in the heavy pressure situation, Daryl Mitchell and Will Young made a partnership of 162 runs. This partnership made a huge difference in the match. Will Young was out after scoring 87 runs, but Daryl Mitchell held the other end. He scored 131 runs in 117 balls, in this innings he hit 11 fours and 2 sixes.

Kuldeep Yadav in particular proved to be very expensive for India. He did take one wicket, but gave away 82 runs in 10 overs. Apart from him, Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana were able to take one wicket each. Both the teams are now tied each in the ODI series and the series winner will be decided on January 18 in Indore.

Political tension between India and Bangladesh is at its peak. In the recent meeting with the ICC, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had again raised the issue of not traveling to India for the T20 World Cup 2026. Meanwhile, the second ODI match between India and New Zealand was played in Rajkot. Bangladesh umpire Sharafuddaula Saikat was seen officiating in this match.

Sharafuddaula Saikat was seen in the role of third umpire in the first ODI match between India vs New Zealand. This matter has come to light at a time when BCB had expressed security concerns for its players and sports fans when they visit India. Sharafuddaula has also been seen in the role of third umpire in the second ODI match.

BCB’s objection, yet how did the Bangladeshi umpire come to India?

Bangladesh Cricket Board had earlier written in a letter to ICC about the danger to its players and staff if they go to India. After that he has again raised the issue of security in the recent meeting with ICC. Still, how did umpire Sharafuddaula come to India?

Actually, the board of any country does not decide who will be the umpire in international matches. These umpires come under the ICC and only the ICC decides who will be the umpire in an international match and from which country. Therefore, Bangladesh Cricket Board cannot interfere in the matter of Sharafuddaula coming to India even if it wants to.

India scored 284 runs

In Rajkot ODI, New Zealand won the toss and invited the Indian team to bat first. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were out early and at one time Team India had lost 4 wickets at the score of 118. But KL Rahul played an unbeaten century of 112 runs for Team India and helped it reach the score of 284.

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Jaden Lennox has made his international debut at the age of 31. New Zealand has included him in the playing 11 of the second ODI being played against India in Rajkot. This match is do or die for the visiting team, because after winning the last match, Team India has taken a 1-0 lead in the series. New Zealand is playing Lennox in this important match, know what kind of records he has and everything about him.

Jaden Lennox is 31 years old

Jaden’s full name is Jaden Richard Lennox, he was born on December 14, 1994 in Napier city located in the North Island of New Zealand. He turned 31 last month. He is a left arm spin bowler. Although it is not that he made his debut in First Class or List A at a young age, he made his debut in List A cricket at the age of 25.

jayden lennox cricket career

Jaden Lennox plays for the Central District team in domestic. He made his List A debut for this team on November 17, 2019. So far he has taken 69 wickets in 52 List A matches. 4/52 is his best. His economy in the list is 4.86, he has been able to take 4 wickets in a match only once.

Talking about first class, Jaden has taken 48 wickets in 34 innings of 21 matches, in which his best spell is 5/66. In this format, he has been able to take 5 wickets in an innings once and 4 wickets once.

Jaden has played 45 T20 matches, in which he has 60 wickets to his name. His economy in T20 is 7.42. In this format, he has been able to take 4 wickets in a match twice.

India is batting first

India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI is being played at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot. New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell has won the toss and decided to bowl first. If India wins this match, then it will take an unassailable lead in the series, whereas to maintain the hope of winning the series, the visiting team needs to win today at any cost.

Rajkot is fully prepared for the second ODI between India and New Zealand. If Team India registers victory even today then the series will be in its name. New Zealand will be eyeing to win this match and remain in the series. The batting of the New Zealand team looks quite balanced, but their bowling looks very weak against Team India.

The second ODI match between India and New Zealand will be played at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. Earlier, both the teams had faced each other in the first ODI in Vadodara. Where Team India had won by 4 wickets. However, the record of the Indian team at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot is not very good. Team India has played 4 ODI matches here so far. In this, Team India has faced defeat in three matches.

Who is ahead in head-to-head record?

Talking about the head-to-head record between India and New Zealand, both have played 121 matches so far in ODIs, out of which Team India has the upper hand. The Indian team has won 63 matches so far, while the New Zealand team has won 50 matches.

pitch report

The pitch of Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot is going to be suitable for the batsmen. Once again a high scoring match can be seen here. However, considering the weather, dew is going to have a lot of impact. In such a situation, the winner of the toss can decide to bowl first. Even in Vadodara, Indian captain Shubman Gill had won the toss and decided to bowl first.

match prediction

In the second ODI also, our match prediction meter is indicating the victory of Team India. This time too the contest seems to be 75-25. New Zealand team is very strong in batting, but their bowling looks very weak in front of Team India. We do not expect any upset in this match also. Shubman Gill’s team is favorite in this match also.

India’s probable playing eleven for the second ODI – Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna.

New Zealand’s probable playing eleven for the second ODI – Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay (wicketkeeper), Michael Bracewell (captain), Zachary Foulkes, Christian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson and Aditya Ashok.

Today the second ODI match will be played between India and New Zealand in Rajkot. Team India is ahead 1-0 in the three-match series. In the first match played in Vadodara, the Indian team had won by 4 wickets. Today both the teams will face each other at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. India’s spin all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the remaining matches of the series. He was injured while bowling in the first ODI. Second ODI also afternoon 1:30 It will start at 1 pm, while the toss of the match will take place at 1 pm.

Who is ahead in head-to-head record between India and New Zealand??

Talking about the head-to-head record between India and New Zealand, both have played 121 matches so far in ODIs, out of which Team India has the upper hand. The Indian team has won 63 matches so far, while the New Zealand team has won 50 matches. At the same time, there has been no result in seven matches, while one match has been tied. If we talk about the record of the Indian team at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, then it is not very good. Actually, Team India has played 4 ODI matches in Rajkot. Team India has faced defeat in three of these.

Niranjan Shah Stadium pitch report

The pitch of Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot is going to be suitable for the batsmen. Once again a high scoring match can be seen here. However, considering the weather, dew is going to have a lot of impact. In such a situation, the winner of the toss can decide to bowl first. Even in Vadodara, Indian captain Shubman Gill had won the toss and decided to bowl first.

match prediction

In the second ODI also, our match prediction meter is indicating the victory of Team India. This time too the contest seems to be 75-25. New Zealand team is very strong in batting, but their bowling looks very weak in front of Team India. We do not expect any upset in this match also. Shubman Gill’s team is favorite in this match also.

India’s probable playing eleven for the second ODI- Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna.

New Zealand’s probable playing eleven for the second ODI- Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay (wk), Michael Bracewell (c), Zachary Foulkes, Christian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson and Aditya Ashok.

Ayush Badoni has been included as a replacement for Washington Sundar in the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand. While bowling in the first ODI played in Vadodara, Washington was hit in the ribs, after which he walked off the field. BCCI issued an official statement saying that Ayush Badoni has been included in the squad for the remaining two matches of the series.

Ayush Badoni was born on December 3, 1999 in Delhi. The 26-year-old batsman plays for Delhi team in domestic, he is part of Lucknow Super Giants in IPL. He has joined the ODI national team for the first time.

Virat Kohli has played under the captaincy of Badoni

Ayush has not only shared the dressing room with Virat Kohli in domestic, but Kohli has also played under his captaincy. Last year, when Virat Kohli made a comeback in Ranji Trophy, Badoni was the captain of Delhi at that time.

Ayush made his T20 debut for Delhi in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on January 11, 2021. In 2022, he was bought by Lucknow Super Giants, he played his IPL debut match on 28 March of the same year (2022).

memorable innings

Ayush Badoni, while playing for South Delhi in the Delhi Premier League, played a brilliant inning of 165 runs in 55 balls, in which he hit 8 fours and 19 sixes. He played an unbeaten inning of 205 runs in Ranji Trophy against Jharkhand in 2024.

Ayush Badoni Cricket Career

Ayush has scored 1681 runs in 21 first class matches, which includes 4 centuries and 7 half-centuries. He scored 693 runs in 27 matches played in List A, in which he has 1 century and 5 half-centuries. Talking about T20, he scored 1788 runs in 96 matches, which included 10 half-centuries. Badoni has taken 22 wickets in First Class, 18 in List A and 17 in T20.

He is playing for Lucknow Super Giants since 2022. Badoni has scored 963 runs in 56 matches played in 4 seasons, in which there are 6 half-centuries.

ayush badoni net worth

Ayush was bought by Lucknow for the first time in 2022 for Rs 20 lakh. He remained in LSG with this price till 2024. Lucknow gave him Rs 4 crore in 2025, which price remained the same in 2025 also. So far he has earned Rs 8 crore, 60 lakh from IPL. Apart from IPL, Badoni earns money by playing in domestic and other leagues. In some reports, Ayush Badoni’s net worth is stated to be Rs 6 to 7 crore.