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Santner to Lead New Zealand in India ODI Series

Santner to Lead New Zealand in India ODI Series
New Zealand ODI squad for India series: Santner to lead strong team, Rachin returns · indianexpress.com

New Zealand will play India in a home cricket series.

The series begins with five T20 matches from October 22.

After those, the teams are scheduled to play five one-day matches, starting November 4.

Mitchell Santner will lead New Zealand in the first three one-day matches.

The article’s headline says Rachin is returning, but it does not give more details.

New Zealand’s coach says the games matter because the teams will face each other in front of fans.

He also says the one-day matches can help New Zealand prepare for the 2027 World Cup.

New Zealand beat India 2–1 in this format earlier in the year.

Key facts

ODI series
Five matches, beginning November 4
New Zealand captain
Mitchell Santner will lead the side in the first three ODIs
T20I series
Five matches, beginning October 22
Earlier result
New Zealand won 2–1 against India in the format earlier this year
World Cup context
The 2027 ODI World Cup is described as one year away
Rachin
The headline says he returns; no further details are provided

Quotes

Rob Walter

New Zealand coach

“First and foremost, this is a huge series for us, playing in front of our fans in full stadiums against a formidable Indian side. With the ODI World Cup just one year away, it’s important for us to also view these matches as valuable preparation for that event.”
indianexpress.com

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