Archive · 11 Jan 2026
India vs New Zealand ODI Series
The New Zealand cricket team is playing a three-match ODI series against India starting on January 11, 2026.
Their regular captain is not available, so Michael Bracewell is leading the team.
They have some new and less experienced players, but they are excited to play.
Kyle Jamieson, a very experienced bowler, will help lead the team.
A new player, Kristian Clarke, will make his debut.
They also have a player named Adithya Ashok, who is of Indian origin and bowls well.
This series is important because it will help them prepare for the T20 World Cup, which is coming up soon.
They want to do well and gain experience playing in India.
Virat Kohli, an Indian player, is close to making a big record by scoring 28,000 runs in international cricket.
The first match will be played at the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium in Vadodara, which is expected to be a good batting pitch.
The weather will be sunny with no rain, but dew is expected in the evening.
New Zealand will play a three-match ODI series against India starting on January 11, 2026, led by stand-in captain Michael Bracewell.
Kyle Jamieson will be a key player in leading the bowling attack due to his experience.
Kristian Clarke will make his debut in the first ODI, with the team excited about his potential.
Indian-origin leg-spinner Adhitya Ashok is in good form and will play in the series.
The series is seen as a vital rehearsal for the upcoming T20 World Cup to adapt to Indian conditions.
- Who
- India and New Zealand cricket teams
- What
- Three-match ODI series
- When
- Starting on January 11, 2026
- Where
- India (Vadodara, Rajkot, Indore)
- Why
- To gain experience and adapt to Indian conditions ahead of the T20 World Cup
- Series
- Three-match ODI series
- Start Date
- January 11, 2026
- New Zealand Captain
- Michael Bracewell
- Key Player
- Kyle Jamieson
- Debutant
- Kristian Clarke
- Indian-origin Player
- Adithya Ashok
- Upcoming Event
- T20 World Cup
- Venues
- Vadodara, Rajkot, Indore
- Virat Kohli's Milestone
- 25 runs away from 28,000 international runs
- Pitch Report
- Good batting pitch, expected to be a batting paradise
- Weather Forecast
- Sunny, no rain, maximum temperature 28°C, dew expected
Sources
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