India Fast forward to the second T20I at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. After a 48-run win in the opener in Nagpur, the Men in Blue will be keen to strengthen their position in the competition before the series shifts to Guwahati.
The hosts were inspired by the breathtaking strike Abhishek Sharmawho made 84 off just 35 deliveries in the opening game. supported by Rinku Singh‘s death explosive ending and Varun ChakrabortyHis disciplined spell leading the spin attack looks solid in India’s T20 World Cup preparations.
New Zealandmeanwhile, endured a shaky start in Nagpur, losing Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra over the first two. Although Glenn Phillips Struggling with a spirited 78 to stay competitive, the visitors will be looking for greater middle-order resilience to set or chase down a tough target on Raipur’s expansive pitch.
IND vs NZ, 2nd T20I: Raipur Weather Forecast
The weather is expected to be ideal for cricket on Friday, January 23, 2026 for the second T20I at Atal Nagar-Nava Raipur. There will be daytime conditions sunny With temperatures as high as 28°C clearly sky at night as the temperature drops to 15°C.
There is a 0% chance of rain for both day and night sessions, ensuring uninterrupted gameplay. Humidity is expected to be around 37%, with a light east wind at 5 mph. Fans can expect a full 40+ races under clear evening skies.
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IND vs NZ, 2nd T20I: The Raw Factor
The dew factor is expected to be a crucial element in the team’s strategy for the second T20I at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. With sunset scheduled for 5:47 pm and clear skies forecast, significant humidity is expected to remain outside during the second innings. This makes the ball slippery and difficult for spinners like Chakaravarthy and Santner to catch, making side bowling at a significant disadvantage in the second order. As a result, the shot becomes critical; The winning captain will almost certainly pick the trophy first to take advantage of the better batting conditions under the lights.
IND vs NZ, 2nd T20I: Toss Prediction
The toss winner in Raipur is likely to be select the bowl firstgoverned by three critical factors:
- Ground Dimensions: Being one of the largest places in India, Raipur has huge boundaries (80m+). This forces batsmen to rely on positioning over power, favoring the team’s pursuit as they are better able to accelerate their shots against an established target.
- Pitch: A black soil surface offers early bounce but tends to hold and slow. Chasing allows corpses to use a surface that is often more predictable under lights.
- Raw Advantage: Heavy evening dew changes the game here. This makes the ball greasy, significantly hinders the spinners from catching and makes life difficult for the overall defending side.
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