India begin their 2026 international calendar with a home ODI series against New Zealand, starting with the first ODI on Sunday, January 11, in Vadodara. The three-match ODI series will see India, led by Shubman Gill, take on a New Zealand side captained by Michael Bracewell.
Much of the spotlight will once again be on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who were in sublime form against South Africa. The experienced duo piled on runs with ease and continued their strong performances in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, making them key players to watch in the series opener.
The series also signals the return of Shreyas Iyer, India’s vice-captain, who missed action after sustaining an injury during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney. After spending nearly two months recovering, the right-handed batter is expected to feature in the playing XI for the first ODI. However, India will be without Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, as their workloads are being managed ahead of upcoming major tournaments.
New Zealand, meanwhile, have opted not to field a full-strength ODI squad, with their primary focus remaining on the T20 World Cup. Despite this, Bracewell will hope his side can put up a competitive performance against a strong Indian team in home conditions.
What are the squads of India and New Zealand ?
India Squad: Shubman Gill (Captain), Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
New Zealand Squad: Michael Bracewell (Captain), Devon Conway, Mitchell Hay, Nick Kelly, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Josh Clarkson, Zak Foulkes, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Adithya Ashok, Kristian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson, Jayden Lennox, Michael Rae.
IND vs NZ 1st ODI: Live Streaming and Telecast Details
When will the first ODI between India and New Zealand be played?
The first ODI will be played on Sunday, January 11, with the match starting at 1:30 PM IST. The toss will take place at 1:00 PM IST.
Where will the first ODI between India and New Zealand be played?
The match will be held at the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium.
Which channels will telecast the first ODI between India and New Zealand?
The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India.
Where will live streaming be available for the first ODI between India and New Zealand?
Live streaming of the match will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
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