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India tour of New Zealand 2026, 1st ODI

India tour of New Zealand 2026, 1st ODI

Tue, Nov 3 CST8:00 PM CST

50-Over Leg Launches at Eden Park: Following a high-scoring five-match T20I leg, the bilateral tour shifts to the 50-over format as New Zealand host India in the 1st ODI at Eden Park, Auckland on Wednesday, November 4, 2026! The series marks the return of veteran stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the ODI setup alongside regular captain Shubman Gill and vice-captain Shreyas Iyer. Mitchell Santner's Black Caps, having closed out the T20I series with consecutive wins at Auckland and Hamilton, enter the 5-match ODI campaign reinforced by Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Will Young, and a returning Rachin Ravindra. With Eden Park's notoriously short straight boundaries primed for boundary clearing, this day-night series opener promises an explosive tactical battle. Catch every cover drive, swinging delivery, and live scorecard directly on Willow by Cricbuzz via TrillerTV.

Tactical Context & Match Preview

Heavyweight Returns & Eden Park Dimensions
Eden Park's unique baseball-diamond ground configuration features short straight boundaries (approx. 55–65 meters), demanding defensive bowling adjustments from seamers and spinners alike.

For India: Led by Shubman Gill with Shreyas Iyer as vice-captain, the batting lineup receives a massive injection of experience with Rohit Sharma opening and Virat Kohli at number three. KL Rahul takes up wicketkeeping and middle-overs anchoring duties, supported by all-rounders Nitish Kumar Reddy and Axar Patel. With the ball, Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh lead the pace department, with wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav looking to exploit middle-overs flight and dip. Late addition Auqib Nabi provides additional seam cover.

For New Zealand: Captain Mitchell Santner leads a formidable home squad bolstered by the returns of wicketkeeper Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Will Young, and Rachin Ravindra (recovering from a shoulder issue). In-form batters Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips supply power through the middle order. The pace attack features strike weapons Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, and Jacob Duffy, who will seek early swing and steep bounce with the new Kookaburra ball.

Squads & Probable Playing XIs

New Zealand ODI Squad
Full Squad (First Three ODIs): Mitchell Santner (C), Tom Latham (wk), Devon Conway, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Rachin Ravindra, Michael Bracewell, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Blair Tickner, Nathan Smith

Probable XI: Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy

Tactical Focus: Aggressive new-ball swing from Matt Henry, middle-overs strike rotation via Latham and Mitchell, and utilizing Eden Park's boundaries to apply pressure on India's spin attack.

India ODI Squad
Full Squad (First Three ODIs): Shubman Gill (C), Shreyas Iyer (VC), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Anshul Kamboj

Probable XI: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (C), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Anshul Kamboj

Tactical Focus: Fast powerplay start from Rohit Sharma, middle-overs anchoring by Virat Kohli, and attacking wicket-taking spells with reverse swing and yorkers from Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh.

Pitch & Playing Conditions
Pitch Profile: Eden Park offers consistent pace and bounce, allowing batters to play through the line with confidence. With the straight boundaries relatively short, scores above 300 are common in 50-over matches. Fast bowlers who utilize change of pace and execute yorkers will find success during the death overs.

Weather Forecast: Mild spring weather expected in Auckland with partly cloudy skies, afternoon highs of 19°C–21°C cooling to around 14°C under floodlights, with moderate westerly breezes and minimal threat of rain. More

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