Rain threat hangs over 2nd NZ vs IND 2026 ODI in Wellington

Rain is likely to affect proceedings in the second ODI between India and New Zealand at the Hnry Stadium in Wellington on Saturday, November 7. As per AccuWeather, the probability of precipitation on match day is 25 percent in the morning, 63 percent in the afternoon, 55 percent in the evening and 55 percent in the night as well.

Due to persistent rain in Wellington on Friday, both India and New Zealand had to alter their training plans. While New Zealand shifted their practice session to the indoor facility at Wellington College, India cancelled theirs.

The first ODI between India and New Zealand in Auckland on November 4 was also affected by rain. The start of the game was delayed by 10 minutes. Also, India's target was revised from 186 in 50 overs to 143 in 32 overs following two rain interruptions. The Men in Blue won the match by five wickets [DLS method] on the back of Virat Kohli's 74 off 51 balls.

Detailed weather report for Wellington November 7

The second New Zealand vs India ODI at the Hnry Stadium in Wellington on Saturday, November 7 will begin at 3pm local time and 7:30am IST. As per AccuWeather, the morning forecast for the game states that it will be cloudy, with 25 percent chance of rain. The cloud cover is likely to be very high at 99 percent, while the humidity level is likely to be 79 percent.

In the afternoon, conditions in Wellington are likely to remain cloudy, with some rain expected. The probability of precipitation during this phase is 63 percent, while the cloud cover is likely to remain at 99 percent and the humidity level 81 percent.

In the evening, conditions in Wellington are expected to be mostly cloudy, with a higher chance of rain. The probability of precipitation is 55 percent, while the cloud cover is likely to be 94 percent and the humidity level 87 percent.

In the night, weather conditions in Wellington are likely to be rather cloudy, with some rain expected during this phase as well. The probability of precipitation is 55 percent, while the cloud cover is likely to be high at 86 percent.

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