IND vs NZ 2nd ODI: Rajkot Pitch Favors Batsmen, India Aims for Series Win Amid Injury Concerns

• The second ODI between India and New Zealand will be played on January 14 at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot.
• India leads the three-match series 1-0 and aims to clinch the series; New Zealand seeks a comeback.
• Rajkot's Niranjan Shah Stadium pitch is batting-friendly, promising high scores due to good, even bounce.
• India has a 1-3 ODI record at Rajkot, with their only win against Australia in 2020.
• Injuries to Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar, and recent inclusion of Dhruv Jurel and Ayush Badoni are concerns for India.

Why It Matters: India seeks to seal the series against New Zealand in a high-scoring Rajkot match, despite injury setbacks.