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New Zealand vs India, 1st ODI, India tour of New Zealand 2026 

New Zealand vs India, 1st ODI, India tour of New Zealand 2026 

The 1st ODI between New Zealand and India is scheduled for Wednesday, 4 November 2026, at Eden Park, Auckland. The match is part of the 5-match ODI leg of India’s multi-format tour of New Zealand, coming right on the heels of a highly competitive T20I series which India claimed 3-2. 

The upcoming match will mark the return of veteran legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the ODI squad, while Shubman Gill will captain the team for the 50-over matches. 

Match & Broadcast Information

  • Date & Time: Wednesday, 4 November 2026, at 7:30 AM IST (3:00 PM Local Time / 2:00 AM GMT).
  • Venue: Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Live Telecast (India): Sony Sports Network.
  • Live Streaming (India): SonyLIV app & website

Team squads with their playing role 

The complete squad rosters for India and New Zealand for the first three ODI matches of the series, along with the specific playing roles of each player, are detailed below. 

India ODI Squad (First 3 ODIs)

Captain: Shubman Gill   |   Vice-Captain: Shreyas Iyer
India’s squad for the first three ODIs features a mix of experienced batters, wicketkeeper-batters, all-rounders and specialist bowlers. Shubman Gill will lead the side, with Shreyas Iyer serving as vice-captain.
Batters
PlayerPlaying Role
Shubman Gill (C)Top-order Batter (Captain)
Rohit SharmaOpening Batter
Virat KohliTop-order Batter
Shreyas Iyer (VC)Middle-order Batter (Vice-Captain)
Ruturaj GaikwadOpening / Top-order Batter
Wicketkeeper-Batters
PlayerPlaying Role
KL RahulWicketkeeper-Batter
Ishan KishanWicketkeeper-Batter
All-rounders
PlayerPlaying Role
Axar PatelAll-rounder (Left-arm orthodox spin)
Nitish Kumar ReddyAll-rounder (Right-arm medium pace)
Naman DhirAll-rounder (Batting all-rounder / Off-spin)
Anshul KambojAll-rounder (Bowling all-rounder / Medium-fast)
Bowlers
PlayerPlaying Role
Kuldeep YadavBowler (Left-arm wrist spin)
Arshdeep SinghBowler (Left-arm fast-medium)
Mohammed SirajBowler (Right-arm fast-medium)
Gurnoor BrarBowler (Right-arm fast-medium)
Auqib NabiBowler (Right-arm medium-fast)
Squad Update: Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna was initially named in the squad but was subsequently ruled out due to workload/fitness concerns, with Auqib Nabi drafted in.

New Zealand ODI Squad (First 3 ODIs)

Captain: Mitchell Santner
New Zealand’s ODI squad for the first three matches includes experienced batters, wicketkeeper-batters, versatile all-rounders and a strong bowling group. Mitchell Santner will lead the side, bringing his left-arm spin and all-round skills to the team.
Batters
PlayerPlaying Role
Henry NichollsTop-order Batter
Will YoungTop-order Batter
Wicketkeeper-Batters
PlayerPlaying Role
Tom LathamWicketkeeper-Batter
Tim SeifertWicketkeeper-Batter
All-rounders
PlayerPlaying Role
Mitchell Santner (C)All-rounder (Left-arm orthodox spin / Captain)
Daryl MitchellAll-rounder (Batting all-rounder / Medium pace)
Glenn PhillipsAll-rounder (Batting all-rounder / Off-spin)
Michael BracewellAll-rounder (Batting all-rounder / Off-spin)
Nathan SmithAll-rounder (Bowling all-rounder / Fast-medium)
Bowlers
PlayerPlaying Role
Matt HenryBowler (Right-arm fast-medium)
Jacob DuffyBowler (Right-arm fast-medium)
Blair TicknerBowler (Right-arm fast-medium)
Kyle JamiesonBowler (Right-arm fast)
Matthew FisherBowler (Right-arm fast-medium)
Squad Update: Senior opener Devon Conway is officially part of the squad roster but has been sidelined for the 1st ODI due to a practice-session concussion.

Match Winner Prediction

According to official analytics tracking, India has a 55.6% win probability against New Zealand’s 44.4% chance for the 1st ODI at Eden Park. The prediction gives India a moderate edge ahead of the match.
India 55.6%
New Zealand 44.4%

India

55.6%

New Zealand

44.4%

India holds the higher projected win probability, while New Zealand remains a competitive challenger at Eden Park.

Head-to-Head Match Record

India holds the edge with 63 wins to New Zealand’s 52 victories in their overall historical ODI head-to-head record. 

The historical rivalry between the two sides has spanned 123 total matches since their first meeting in 1975, making it one of the most competitive pairings in international cricket. 

Overall Head-to-Head ODI Record

India and New Zealand have faced each other in 123 ODI matches. India leads the overall head-to-head record with 63 wins, while New Zealand has secured 52 victories. The record also includes one tied match and seven matches ending without a result or being abandoned.

Matches Played

123

India Wins

63

New Zealand Wins

52
MetricStatistics
Total Matches Played123
India Wins63
New Zealand Wins52
Tied Matches1
No Result / Abandoned7

India holds the overall ODI head-to-head advantage, with 11 more wins than New Zealand.

Match Day Forecast

The match day forecast for the 1st ODI at Eden Park, Auckland indicates mostly sunny and fair playing conditions for the main match hours, with a very minimal rain threat. 

While Auckland’s spring weather can be notoriously changeable, the latest localized hourly models show that morning showers will clear out well before the 3:00 PM local time start, ensuring a largely uninterrupted 50-over contest. 

Weather Breakdown During Match Hours

The forecast for Auckland indicates mostly sunny conditions during the opening overs, followed by partly sunny to clear skies through the middle stages. Temperatures are expected to cool gradually, with no major rain interruptions currently indicated.
Match PeriodExpected Weather Conditions
Toss & Opening Overs (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM)Mostly sunny skies with a temperature of 19°C. Rain chance drops to 0%, providing favourable conditions for the opening exchanges.
Mid-Match & Change of Innings (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)Partly sunny to clear skies, with temperatures around 18°C. Northeast winds are expected at 11–12 km/h.
Closing Stages (9:00 PM onwards)Partly cloudy conditions, with temperatures cooling to approximately 17°C.

Impact on Playing Conditions

The Rain Threat:
Initial weekly outlooks indicated a passing rain risk, but the current hourly forecast puts the precipitation chance at just 5% to 10% during game time. DLS interruptions are therefore highly unlikely.
The Dew Factor:
Humidity is expected to rise significantly towards the late evening, reaching around 90%. However, the ground temperature is forecast to remain roughly 3°C above the dew point. This should help prevent heavy dew from making the outfield slippery, keeping conditions relatively balanced for both bowling and chasing sides.
Early Swing:
Overhead cloud cover earlier in the day, followed by a steady breeze, may offer seamers some useful early movement with the new ball under the Auckland lights.

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