The BCCI will announce India’s 15-member ODI squad for the India vs New Zealand series on January 3, 2026. The selection meeting will be held online and will be led by chief selector Ajit Agarkar, along with Pragyan Ojha, RP Singh, and SS Das.
The three-match ODI series will start on January 11 in Vadodara, followed by matches in Rajkot on January 14 and Indore on January 18. This will be India’s first international assignment of 2026 and is likely the only home ODI series this year for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
Shubman Gill is expected to captain the side. Shreyas Iyer might not be able to participate due to a spleen injury sustained in October 2025. Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah are probably going to be rested so they can manage the workload before the T20 World Cup 2026.
Mohammed Shami’s return to the ODI team after a protracted absence due to fitness concerns is highly likely. Due to his strong domestic performance, which includes a recent 157 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Sarfaraz Khan could be a surprise inclusion for selectors.
India vs New Zealand ODI 2026 squad Announcement
The India vs New Zealand series is an eight-match limited-overs series from January 11 to January 31, 2026. The tour includes three ODIs and five T20Is. The ODI series is expected to see the return of senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after the South Africa tour, while the T20I leg will help India prepare for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 starting February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.
India’s ODI squad has not been announced yet. The selection committee will hold an online meeting around January 3 to finalize the team. The Indian ODI squad is likely to assemble in Vadodara on January 7. The three ODIs will be played on January 11 in Vadodara, January 14 in Rajkot, and January 18 in Indore.
New Zealand has already announced their ODI squad for the India tour. The squad includes Michael Bracewell as captain, along with Adi Ashok, Kristian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Devon Conway, Zak Foulkes, Mitch Hay, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Jayden Lennox, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Rae, and Will Young.
India’s predicted squad: Shubman Gill (c), Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul (wk), Rishabh Pant (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana
Where to watch the India vs New Zealand ODI series?
The India vs New Zealand limited-overs series will be played from January 11 to January 31, 2026. The tour includes three ODIs and five T20Is, making it an eight-match series across multiple Indian cities.
The ODI series will begin on January 11 in Vadodara at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi, with the match starting at 1:30 PM IST. The second ODI will be played on January 14 in Rajkot at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, Khandheri, followed by the third and final ODI on January 18 at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore, also starting at 1:30 PM IST.
The India vs New Zealand ODI and T20I matches will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India. The JioHotstar app and website will offer live streaming of the games, which will be televised on the Star Sports Network.
FAQs
Q. Did BCCI announce India’s ODI squad for the New Zealand series?
A. The BCCI will reveal India’s 15-man ODI team on January 3, 2026.
Q. When does the ODI series of India vs New Zealand begin?
A. The India vs. New Zealand ODI series is starting on January 11, 2026.
Q. How many games are in the India vs New Zealand series?
A. There are eight games on the tour, including three ODIs and five T20Is.
Q. Is Mohammed Shami joining the ODI squad?
A. Mohammed Shami’s return after a protracted absence due to fitness concerns is highly likely.
Q. Where can fans watch the ODI series between India and New Zealand?
A. The JioHotstar app and website will offer live streaming of the games, which will be televised on the Star Sports Network.
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