India are set to host New Zealand in a three-match ODI sequence beginning January 11, at Vadodara, marking the Blackcaps’ key white-ball tour amid Workforce India’s packed dwelling schedule. Shubman Gill has returned to captain a star-studded India squad, whereas New Zealand will discipline a transitional facet led by Michael Bracewell.
India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head File in ODIs
India leads 62-50 in 120 ODIs total, dominating at dwelling with a 3-0 sweep of their final bilateral sequence.
IND vs NZ, ODI Sequence: Schedule
- 1st ODI: Sunday, January 11 – 8:00 am GMT/ 1:30 pm IST
- 2nd ODI: Wednesday, January 14 – 8:00 am GMT/ 1:30 pm IST
- third ODI: Sunday, January 18 – 8:00 am GMT/ 1:30 pm IST
Significance of the 2026 IND vs NZ ODI Sequence
Despite the fact that this can be a temporary sequence, there’s much more at stake than only a trophy. For India, these matches function a significant rehearsal to good their lineup and stability earlier than the strain of the T20 World Cup arrives. It’s an opportunity for the crew to search out that ‘profitable method’ underneath real-game situations.
For New Zealand, the sequence gives a useful coaching floor. Enjoying within the subcontinent is a singular problem, and these video games give the Blackcaps the proper alternative to regulate their footwork and bowling lengths to go well with the native pitches.
This window additionally opens doorways for the following era. It’s an enormous stage for younger, hungry gamers to show they belong on the worldwide stage. On the similar time, it helps veterans like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Daryl Mitchell and Devon Conway preserve their aggressive edge sharp.
Squads
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 Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal
New Zealand: Michael Bracewell (c), Adithya Ashok, Kristian 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 Younger
*topic to health
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Broadcast and Dwell Streaming particulars
- India: Star Sports activities; JioHotstar
- New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ
- USA: Willow TV
- UK: TNT Sports activities
- Australia: Fox Cricket
- South Africa: Supersport
- Center East and North Africa: YuppTV
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