The first India vs New Zealand ODI will be played at the BCA Stadium, Vadodara. Team India has won the toss, and they have decided to bowl first. The match starts at 1:30 PM IST.
India is led by Shubman Gill, with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the playing XI. Michael Bracewell captains New Zealand. The match will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network and live-streamed on JioHotstar.
Kohli is close to two big milestones: he needs 25 runs to cross 28,000 international runs and 42 runs to overtake Kumar Sangakkara as the second-highest run-scorer across formats.
India’s pace attack will be led by Mohammed Siraj, with Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, and Prasidh Krishna, while spin duties are shared by Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar, and Ravindra Jadeja. Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya are rested.
The first ODI is at BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara; the second in Rajkot; and the third in Indore. Virat and Rohit return for the ODIs. After the series, India and New Zealand will play five T20Is ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.
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Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the India vs New Zealand ODI series due to a side strain (oblique muscle tear). He got injured during a practice session at BCA Stadium, Vadodara, when a delivery hit his ribcage. MRI scans confirmed the injury.
Dhruv Jurel has been named as his replacement and has joined the squad. Pant had been playing in the Vijay Hazare Trophy for Delhi, scoring two half-centuries and helping his team reach the knockout stage.
New Zealand is led by Michael Bracewell. Key players include Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, and Glenn Phillips. They are missing players like Mitchell Santner, Tom Latham, and Kane Williamson. This is the first men’s international match at BCA Stadium, Kotambi.
Here is a look at the team lineup of India vs New Zealand for the 1st ODI:
| India Playing XI | New Zealand Playing XI |
| Shubman Gill | Devon Conway |
| Rohit Sharma | Will Young |
| Virat Kohli | Henry Nicholls |
| Shreyas Iyer | Daryl Mitchell |
| KL Rahul | Glenn Phillips |
| Ravindra Jadeja | Michael Bracewell |
| Washington Sundar | Mitchell Hay |
| Harshit Rana | Kristian Clarke |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Kyle Jamieson |
| Mohammed Siraj | Zak Foulkes |
| Prasidh Krishna | Adithya Ashok |
Weather and Pitch Report for India vs New Zealand 1st ODI
The first India vs New Zealand ODI will be played at BCA Stadium, Kotambi, in Vadodara on Sunday. Shubman Gill will captain India, and Michael Bracewell leads New Zealand. Key players for India include Rohit and Kohli.
It is expected that Kotambi Stadium’s pitch will be balanced, benefiting both bowlers and batters. While the surface should give fast bowlers some movement early in the game, spinners may receive some assistance as it goes on.
There is no rain expected in Vadodara, as the weather will be clear. India should have a home advantage because the conditions suit both their fast bowlers and spinners.
FAQs
Q. Where will the first India vs New Zealand ODI take place?
A. The first ODI between India and New Zealand will take place at BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara.
Q. Who are the captains of New Zealand and India?
A. India is led by Shubman Gill, while Michael Bracewell leads New Zealand.
Q. Who will take Rishabh Pant’s place in the Indian team?
A. Rishabh Pant’s replacement for the India vs New Zealand series is Dhruv Jurel.
Q. What goals will Virat Kohli accomplish during this game?
A. Virat Kohli needs 42 runs to surpass Kumar Sangakkara as the second-highest run scorer across formats and 25 runs to reach 28,000 international runs.
Q. What is the weather prediction for the first ODI between India and New Zealand?
A. A full India vs New Zealand ODI match is expected due to the clear, rain-free weather.
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