By Admin 
IND vs NZ ODI Series: Once again the stage of an exciting ODI series is going to be set between India and New Zealand. The three-match ODI series between the two teams will be played in this month of January 2026, for which the fans are eagerly waiting. The special thing is that this series is considered very important for Team India before the T20 World Cup 2026.
When will India-New Zealand ODI series start?
The ODI series between India and New Zealand will start from January 11. The first match will be played in Vadodara. After this, the second match will be held in Rajkot on 14 January and the third and last ODI will be held in Indore on 18 January. All three matches will be day-night, in which the toss will start at 1 pm and the match will start at 1:30 pm.
Suspense on the selection of the Indian team
There is still suspense regarding the Indian squad before the ODI series. The selectors are waiting for the green signal regarding the fitness of Shreyas Iyer. Due to which the announcement of the team may be postponed a bit. If Iyer is not fit then Rituraj Gaikwad may get a chance.
Apart from this, there is also talk of giving rest to Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah. At the same time, questions remain regarding the return of Rishabh Pant. While all eyes will be on Ishan Kishan and Sarfaraz Khan who are performing brilliantly in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
There will be big expectations from Rohit-Virat
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are in great form at the moment. The experience and run-scoring ability of both the players can prove to be a big weapon for India in this series. This series is also considered very important for the preparation of ODI World Cup 2027.
India’s record against New Zealand
India’s record against New Zealand in ODI cricket has been strong. Of the 120 ODI matches played so far, India has won 62 matches, while New Zealand has won 52. 7 matches have been inconclusive and one match has been tied. Team India would like to further improve this record.
Complete schedule at a glance
11 January – 1st ODI, Vadodara (BCS Stadium)
14 January – 2nd ODI, Rajkot (Niranjan Shah Stadium)
18 January – 3rd ODI, Indore (Holkar Stadium)
Where to watch live match
The India-New Zealand ODI series will be telecast live on Star Sports Network. At the same time, mobile and online users can watch live streaming of the match on JioHotstar.
Probable playing 11 of both the teams
India: Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Verma, Rishabh Pant, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar.
New Zealand Squad: Michael Bracewell (captain), Adi Ashok, Christian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Devon Conway, Foulkes, Mitch Haye, Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Jayden Lennox, Daryl Mitchell, Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Michael Rae, Will Young.