India is set to host New Zealand The three-match ODI series, which began in Vadodara on 11 January, marked the Blackcaps’ premier white-ball tour amid a packed home schedule for Team India. Shubman Gill He returns to captain a star-studded India team, while New Zealand will field a transitional squad led by Michael Bracewell.
India vs New Zealand Head to Head Record in ODIs
India lead 62-50 in 120 ODIs, with a 3-0 home advantage in their last bilateral series.
IND vs NZ, ODI Series: Table
- 1st ODI: Sunday, January 11 – 8:00 GMT/ 1:30 PM 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
Although this is a short series, there is more to it than just a trophy. For India, these matches serve as an important exercise to perfect their composition and balance before the pressure of the T20 World Cup arrives. This is the team’s chance to find that “winning formula” in real game conditions.
For New Zealand, the series offers an invaluable training ground. Playing in the subcontinent is a unique challenge and these games provide the perfect opportunity for the Blackcaps to adjust their footwork and bowling lengths to suit the local pitches.
This window also opens doors for the next generation. It’s a big stage for young, hungry players to prove they belong at the international level. At the same time, it helps veterans like Virat Kohli, Rohit SharmaDaryl Mitchell and Devon Conway keep their competitive edge sharp.
Groups
India: Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wk), Shreyas Iyer (vc)*, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Nitish Kumar Sindy, Yashwissals.
New Zealand: Michael Bracewell (c), Adithya Ashok, Christian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Devon Conway (wk), Zak Foulkes, Mitch Hay (wk), Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Jayden Lennox, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Michael Rae, Will Young
*depends on fitness
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Stream and Live Streaming details
- India: Star Sports; JioHotstar
- New Zealand: Sky Sports New Zealand
- USA: Willow TV
- United Kingdom: TNT Sports
- Australia: Fox Cricket
- South Africa: Supersport
- Middle East and North Africa: YuppTV
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