The India vs New Zealand series will be a three-match ODI series in January 2026. This is the first ODI series for both teams in the new year. It also works as preparation for the T20 World Cup. The matches will be played at three venues in India.
The first ODI will be played on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. The second ODI will be played on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. The third ODI will be played on Sunday, January 18, 202,6, at Holkar Stadium in Indore.
Both the teams have played 120 ODI matches. India has won 62 games, while New Zealand has won 50. One match ended in a tie, and seven matches had no result. In India, the home team has won 31 matches and lost only eight.
The series helps India test combinations before the T20 World Cup. It gives New Zealand an important match time in Indian conditions. Young players from both teams get a chance to prove themselves. Senior players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Devon Conway also get valuable game time.
The first ODI will also be special for Vadodara. It will be the first men’s ODI at the Kotambi Stadium and marks the return of international cricket to the city after nearly 15 years. The last international match in Vadodara was also an India vs New Zealand game in December 2010, when Gautam Gambhir scored a century.
India vs New Zealand 1st ODI: Live Streaming details
India vs New Zealand will play a three-match ODI series in January 2026. All matches will be day games and will start in the afternoon, which is the usual ODI timing for fans in India.
The live telecast of all India vs New Zealand ODI matches will be available on the Star Sports Network in India. The matches will be shown on different Star Sports channels, and commentary will be available in multiple languages.
For online viewing, all matches can be watched live on the Jio Hotstar app and website. The Jio Hotstar platform can be used on Android phones, iPhones, and smart TVs, allowing fans to watch the matches on different devices.
India vs New Zealand 1st ODI: Focus on Shubman Gill after T20 setback
Shubman Gill will be in focus as India takes on New Zealand in the first ODI at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Sunday. This will be Gill’s first ODI as captain after being dropped from India’s T20I team, even though he was named vice-captain a few months ago.
Gill, who is 26, is still new to captaincy in Tests and ODIs. After the T20I snub, he trained for a week in Mohali and then played one Vijay Hazare Trophy match for Punjab in Jaipur, where he scored 11 against Goa. In Vadodara, he has spent the last two days working hard to regain the form that helped him score 754 runs in five Tests in England last year.
People close to Gill believe he is mentally strong and capable of bouncing back. Gujarat Titans CEO Arvinder Singh said Gill understands that such phases are part of a sportsperson’s life and knows he must respond with his bat.
India vs New Zealand 1st ODI: Full squads
India Squad
India is led by Shubman Gill. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return to the ODI side. The squad also includes KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammad Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna, and Nitish Kumar Reddy.
New Zealand Squad
New Zealand is captained by Michael Bracewell. Key players include Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, and Will Young. Other players in the squad are Henry Nicholls, Mitch Hay, Kyle Jamieson, Josh Clarkson, Zak Foulkes, Nick Kelly, Adithya Ashok, Kristian Clarke, Jayden Lennox, and Michael Rae.
FAQs
Q. How many matches are in the India vs New Zealand series?
A. The India vs New Zealand series has three ODI matches.
Q. When is the first India vs New Zealand ODI?
A. The first ODI is on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara.
Q. Where can fans watch the India vs New Zealand matches online?
A. Live streaming will be available on the Jio Hotstar app and website with a subscription.
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