Archive · 10 Jan 2026
India vs New Zealand ODI Series Begins
India and New Zealand are playing a series of cricket matches called ODIs.
The first match is on January 11, 2026, in Vadodara.
This is the last ODI series for India before a big tournament and a popular league.
Important players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will play in this series.
Shubman Gill is the captain of India for this series.
It's a big deal because these players won't play for India again until July after this series.
India and New Zealand are playing a 3-match ODI series starting January 11, 2026, in Vadodara.
This is India's last ODI series before the T20 World Cup and the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will play in this series, their last appearances for India until July 2026.
Shubman Gill is captaining the Indian ODI team for the first time since being left out of the T20 World Cup.
The series is significant as it marks the return of key players and the debut of a new captain.
- Who
- India and New Zealand cricket teams
- What
- 1st ODI of a 3-match series
- When
- January 11, 2026
- Where
- Vadodara, India
- Why
- Bilateral ODI series before the T20 World Cup and IPL
- Match
- 1st ODI of 3-match series
- Date
- January 11, 2026
- Venue
- Vadodara
- Indian Captain
- Shubman Gill
- Key Players
- Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli
Sources
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India vs New Zealand 1st ODI live streaming: When and where to watch IND v NZ on TV and online
