Archive · 11 Oct 2026
New Zealand Recalls Allen, Ferguson and Seifert for India ODIs
New Zealand has picked its players for five one-day cricket games against India.
Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson and Tim Seifert are returning to the ODI squad.
Mitchell Santner will lead the team in all five games.
Rachin Ravindra is included for the first three games while returning from a shoulder injury.
Seven more players will join for the last two games.
Some players will leave after the third ODI to prepare for the Test series.
The matches are due to start on 4 November and finish on 15 November.
The coach says the games can help the team prepare for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson and Tim Seifert have been recalled to New Zealand’s ODI squads for the five-match home series against India.
Mitchell Santner will captain both squads, with seven additional players joining for the fourth and fifth matches.
Rachin Ravindra is named for the first three ODIs after a shoulder injury ruled him out of the T20I series.
The ODI series is scheduled to begin on 4 November and end on 15 November in Mount Maunganui.
Coach Rob Walter said the matches will help New Zealand prepare for the 2027 ODI World Cup and assess squad depth.
- Who
- New Zealand and India; Mitchell Santner will captain New Zealand.
- What
- A five-match ODI series, with New Zealand naming separate squads for the first three and final two matches.
- When
- The series is scheduled to begin on 4 November and finish on 15 November.
- Where
- New Zealand; the final ODI is scheduled for Mount Maunganui.
- Why
- New Zealand coach Rob Walter said the series offers preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup and a chance to assess squad depth.
- Series
- Five ODIs between New Zealand and India
- Opening date
- 4 November
- Final ODI
- 15 November in Mount Maunganui
- New Zealand captain
- Mitchell Santner
- Recalled players
- Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson and Tim Seifert
- Squad change
- Seven additional players join for the fourth and fifth ODIs
- Rachin Ravindra
- Named for the first three ODIs after a shoulder injury
- Stated preparation goal
- Rob Walter described the series as preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup
