India ready to host new zealand The three-match ODI series begins in Vadodara from January 11, which marks the Blackcaps’ crucial white-ball tour amid Team India’s busy domestic schedule. Shubman Gill He has returned to captain the star-studded Indian team, while New Zealand will field a transitional team under Michael Bracewell.
India vs New Zealand head-to-head record in ODIs
India lead 62-50 in 120 ODIs overall, and dominate on home soil with a 3-0 win in their last bilateral series.
India vs New Zealand, ODI series: Schedule
- 1st ODI: Sunday, January 11 – 8:00am GMT/1:30pm IST
- 2nd ODI: Wednesday, January 14 – 8:00am GMT/1:30pm IST
- 3rd ODI: Sunday, January 18 – 8:00am GMT/1:30pm IST
Importance of 2026 IND vs NZ ODI Series
Even though it is a short series, there is more at stake than just the trophy. For India, these matches serve as an important rehearsal to get their lineup and balance right ahead of the pressure of the T20 World Cup. This is a chance for the team to find the ‘winning formula’ in real game conditions.
For New Zealand, this series provides an invaluable training ground. Playing in the subcontinent is a unique challenge, and these games provide the Blackcaps the perfect opportunity to adjust their footwork and bowling length to suit the local pitches.
This window also opens doors for the next generation. This is a great platform for young, hungry players to prove that they belong at the international level. Also, it helps legends like Virat Kohli. Rohit SharmaDaryl Mitchell and Devon Conway have kept their competitive edge sharp.
squads
India: Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain)*, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal.
New Zealand: Michael Bracewell (captain), Aditya Ashok, Christian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Devon Conway (wk), Jack Foulkes, Mitch Hay (wk), Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Jayden Lennox, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Michael Rae, Will Young
*Subject to fitness
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Broadcast and Live Streaming Details
- India: Star Sports; jiohotstar
- New Zealand: sky sport nz
- USA: willow tv
- UK: tnt sports
- Australia: fox cricket
- South Africa: supersport
- Middle East and North Africa: YuppTV
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