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India Leads Series as New Zealand Opts to Bowl
1/15/2026
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Story summary
- New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell won the toss and chose to bowl first in Rajkot on January 14, 2026.
- India leads the three-match series 1-0 after winning the first ODI by four wickets.
- New Zealand added left-arm spin all-rounder Jayden Lennox, while India replaced injured Washington Sundar with Nitish Reddy.
- The Niranjan Shah Stadium pitch is expected to favor batters, and the ODI will be in Indore on January 16.
