Rain Looms Over India-New Zealand Wellington ODI

The Cliff News | 6 November 2026

Wellington is bracing for a potential washout as rain threatens to interrupt the second One Day International (ODI) between India and New Zealand on Saturday. Forecasts indicate a significant 60 per cent chance of showers, raising concerns for both players and fans.

Persistent rain has already impacted team preparations leading up to the crucial match. The inclement weather forced the abandonment of planned training sessions for both sides in Wellington on Friday, a report from Cricinfo highlighted. This follows similar disruptions during the first ODI in Auckland, which saw the match reduced under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method.

Training Disrupted by Weather

Teams had scheduled their practice at the Basin Reserve, away from the match venue at Hnry Stadium. However, New Zealand opted to move their training indoors. India, on the other hand, chose to cancel their session altogether due to the adverse conditions. This lack of preparation could play a role in the upcoming game.

Probability of Precipitation

According to Accuweather, Wellington has a 60 per cent chance of precipitation on Saturday. The morning hours show a 60 per cent likelihood of showers, decreasing slightly to 55 per cent in the afternoon. The match is slated to commence at 3 PM local time, which corresponds to 7:30 AM IST.

Hourly forecasts show a low 5 per cent and 8 per cent chance of rain around noon and 1 PM local time. However, the probability escalates to 49 per cent by 2 PM, just one hour before the scheduled start. The chances remain high at 55 per cent and 60 per cent during the initial playing hours of 3 PM and 4 PM, indicating a strong possibility of delays.

Later in the evening, the rain probability dips to 20 per cent at 5 PM and 6 PM, and 20 per cent again at 7 PM. However, it is predicted to rise again, reaching 43 per cent by 8 PM and climbing to 47 per cent at 9 PM, 51 per cent at 10 PM, and 40 per cent at 11 PM.

Previous Match Interruption

The first ODI in Auckland was also affected by rain. After India bowled out New Zealand for 185, the target of 186 was revised multiple times due to weather interruptions. Ultimately, India were set a DLS-adjusted target of 143 in 32 overs, which they successfully chased down with five wickets in hand and in 22.4 overs.