India vs New Zealand ODI series: Everything you need to know about squads, T20Is and schedule

The highly anticipated ODI series between India and New Zealand is set to be played across multiple venues in India. The three-match series will begin on January 11, with the remaining matches scheduled for January 14 and January 18.

Fans are eagerly looking forward to the series, as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to feature in the ODI leg. The two Indian stalwarts have retired from Test cricket and T20Is, making the 50-over format their only international commitment.

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Both players recently turned out in the Vijay Hazare Trophy for their respective domestic teams. Their appearances generated significant buzz, with packed crowds turning up to watch their favourite stars in domestic cricket.

India’s ODI squad announcement

The Indian squad for the ODI series against New Zealand is expected to be announced on January 3. The selection has reportedly been kept on hold to allow the selection committee to closely monitor player performances in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. The tickets for the first odi match at BCA Stadium, Vadodara, have already been sold out. 

India enter the series on the back of a strong performance against South Africa, where they clinched the ODI series 3-1. The Men in Blue will be keen to build on that momentum as they prepare to take on New Zealand at home.

New Zealand ODI Squad for India Tour

New Zealand will be led by Michael Bracewell, with several senior players missing from the ODI squad.

New Zealand ODI Squad:

Michael Bracewell (Captain), Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Devon Conway, Mitchell Hay, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Josh Clarkson, Nick Kelly, Zakary Foulkes, Jayden Lennox, Kyle Jamieson, Adithya Ashok, Kristian Clarke, Michael Rae.

Notable Absences:

Kane Williamson will be unavailable due to SA20 commitments. Rachin Ravindra and Matt Henry are rested as part of preparations for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

India vs New Zealand ODI Series Schedule

1st ODI: January 11 – BCA Stadium, Vadodara

2nd ODI: January 14 – Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot

3rd ODI: January 18 – Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore

India vs New Zealand ODI: Head-to-Head Record

India and New Zealand have faced each other in 120 ODIs so far.

India wins: 62

New Zealand wins: 50

No result: 7

Tied: 1

Where to Watch India vs New Zealand ODI Live

The India vs New Zealand series will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network in India. Live streaming will be available on the Jio Hotstar app and website.

India’s Squad for T20I Series Against New Zealand

India have already announced their 15-member squad for the T20I series, which also forms part of their preparations for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

India T20I Squad:

Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel (Vice-captain), Rinku Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Washington Sundar, Ishan Kishan (WK).

New Zealand T20I Squad:

Mitchell Santner (Captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Bevon Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Ish Sodhi.

India vs New Zealand T20I Schedule

All matches will take place at 7 PM IST witl the toss happening at 6;30 PM IST.

1st T20I

Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Venue: Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur

2nd T20I

Date: Friday, January 23, 2026

Venue: Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur

3rd T20I

Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026

Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

4th T20I

Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Venue: ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam

5th T20I

Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026

Venue: Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram