Archive · 12 Jan 2026
India vs New Zealand ODI Series Begins
India and New Zealand are playing a series of three ODI matches.
The first match is on Sunday in Vadodara.
India's team includes important players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who are back in form.
Shubman Gill is the captain.
Rishabh Pant got hurt during practice and has been ruled out of the series, with Dhruv Jurel replacing him.
New Zealand has some new players and is led by Michael Bracewell.
The matches will also be in Rajkot and Indore.
Fans can watch the match on Star Sports.
India's full-strength team, including Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, begins the ODI series against New Zealand.
Shubman Gill leads India, with Shreyas Iyer returning to the middle order and Rishabh Pant ruled out due to injury.
New Zealand, led by Michael Bracewell, features new players like Kristian Clarke and focuses on gaining experience.
The first ODI is at the new Baroda Cricket Association Stadium, with matches also in Rajkot and Indore.
Rishabh Pant was ruled out of the series after being injured during net practice, and Dhruv Jurel has been drafted in as his replacement.
- Who
- India and New Zealand cricket teams
- What
- First ODI match of the series
- When
- Sunday, January 14, 2024
- Where
- Baroda Cricket Association Stadium, Vadodara, India
- Why
- To begin the three-match ODI series and prepare for the T20 World Cup
India
New Zealand
Team Strength
India
India is fielding its full-strength team, including Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, and is led by Shubman Gill.
New Zealand
New Zealand is featuring new players like Kristian Clarke and is led by Michael Bracewell, focusing on gaining experience.
- Teams
- India vs New Zealand
- Series
- Three-match ODI series
- First ODI Venue
- Baroda Cricket Association Stadium, Vadodara
- Second ODI Venue
- Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot
- Third ODI Venue
- Holkar Stadium, Indore
- India Captain
- Shubman Gill
- Key Players Mentioned
- Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Kyle Jamieson, Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway
- Injury Incident
- Rishabh Pant ruled out due to injury, Dhruv Jurel drafted in as replacement
- Match Time
- 1:30 PM IST
- Toss Time
- 1:00 PM IST
- Broadcast
- Star Sports network in India
Sources
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