The first of the three-match ODI series will be played on January 11 in Vadodara. Indian legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will return to action after last featuring in ODIs in July 2025, and will once again be seen in India colours. This series will be India’s final ODI assignment before the T20 World Cup and the Indian Premier League (IPL). Shubman Gill will lead the Indian ODI side in this series.
Virat Kohli smashed 77 and 131 in two matches of the premier domestic tournament, the Vijay Hazare Trophy, and looked in sublime touch during net sessions, taking on both pacers and spinners with confidence. Meanwhile, Indian middle-order batters Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant, along with pace bowler Mohammed Siraj, were not part of the three-hour-long training session.
IND vs NZ 1st ODI Predicted XIs
India predicted XI: Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (VC), KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh.
Key Indian Players To Watch Out For
As Shubman Gill is the captain, there may not be a place for Yashasvi Jaiswal, and India will likely choose to play both KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant for solidity in the middle order.
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India vs New Zealand: Head-to-Head Record in ODIs
| Result Type | India | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Won | 62 | 50 |
| Matches Lost | 50 | 62 |
| No Result | 7 | 7 |
| Tied Matches | 1 | 1 |
| Home Matches Won | 31 | 26 |
| Away Matches Won | 14 | 8 |
| Neutral Venue Wins | 17 | 16 |
Squads of Both Teams
India squad:
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 squad:
Michael Bracewell (c), Adi 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 Young.
Where To Watch India vs New Zealand 1st ODI in India
The India vs New Zealand 1st ODI will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website, as well as telecast on the Star Sports network in India from 1:30 PM IST on Sunday.
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