NZ vs IND 1st ODI Match Prediction, Preview, Team News & Expert Analysis
By Aditya Pratap Singh - Tue, Nov 03, 2026Last Updated on Nov 03, 2026 05:00 PM
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NZ vs IND (New Zealand vs India) Match Details
| Match | New Zealand vs India (NZ vs IND) |
| League | India tour of New Zealand 2026 |
| Date | Wednesday, 4th November 2026 |
| Time | 07:30 AM (IST) - 02:00 AM (GMT) |
NZ vs IND Pitch Report and Todays Weather Report
NZ vs IND Match Venue: Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand
NZ vs IND Pitch Report: The pitch at Eden Park, Auckland, is considered the second-bounciest in the world, trailing only Perth. Compared to T20 matches, the surface is expected to be less flat for ODIs, which means fast bowlers will benefit from extra bounce and movement. Historically, batting in the second innings under the floodlights at this venue has proven to be quite challenging.
NZ vs IND Weather Report: Weather during the match time in Auckland, NZ will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 12°C on the match day with 67% humidity and 8.0 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are no chances of precipitation during the game.
Eden Park Score Records:
| Total matches: | 86 |
| Batting first won: | 34 |
| Bowling first won: | 47 |
| 1st inn avg score: | 222 |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 194 |
| Highest Total: | 340/5 |
| Lowest Total: | 73/10 |
| Highest Chased: | 340/5 |
| Lowest Defended: | 153/10 |
Eden Park Pitch Favour
Pace Bowling 40%
Spin Bowling
57%Batting Pitch 43%
Bowling Pitch
154
T20 Average Scores
NZ vs IND (New Zealand vs India) Playing 11
New Zealand vs India (NZ vs IND) Match Preview
NZ vs IND Match Preview: The first match of the 5-match ODI series between India and New Zealand will be played on November 4, 2026, at Eden Park in Auckland. The match will begin at 07:30 AM Indian Standard Time. Team India recently won the T20 series 3–2, and both teams are now fully prepared to face each other in the 50-over format.
New Zealand (NZ) Team Updates
Opening Batters
- Tim Seifert and Will Young will open the innings. Both are very talented players.
- Tim Seifert was the highest score points gainer in the previous match.
One-Down Batter
- Henry Nicholls will be the backbone of batting department, if early wickets falls, He settles the innings.
Middle-Order Batters
- Tom Latham and Daryl Mitchell will strengthen the middle order for New Zealand.
- Henry Nicholls will lead the New Zealand as a Captain. He is also a good Batter
Wicketkeeper
- Tim Seifert will do the Wicket Keeping for New Zealand.
Spin Bowlers
- Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell will take care of the spin bowling of his team.
Pace Bowlers
- Jacob Duffy and Matt Henry will lead the pace attack of his team.
India (IND) Team Updates
Senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have returned to the squad for the ODI series. Shubman Gill is leading the team for the first three matches. Given the bounce on the pitch and the short boundaries, India might opt for a combination of three fast bowlers and all-rounders, leaving out Kuldeep Yadav.
Opening Batters
- Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill will open the innings. Both are very talented players and played many attacking innings in previous matches.
- Shubman Gill is having topmost good points in this series.
One-Down Batter
- Virat Kohli will be the backbone of batting department, if early wickets falls, He settles the innings.
Middle-Order Batters
- Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shreyas Iyer will strengthen the middle order for India.
- Shreyas Iyer will lead the India as a Captain. He is also a good Batter
Wicketkeeper
- KL Rahul will do the Wicket Keeping for India.
Spin Bowlers
- Axar Patel will take care of the spin bowling of his team.
Pace Bowlers
- Arshdeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar will lead the pace attack of his team.
New Zealand vs India (NZ vs IND) Cricket Match Prediction, Team and Tips
NZ vs IND Match Prediction: Team India appears to have a slight edge in this contest. India boasts a strong and experienced batting line-up, featuring stalwarts like Rohit and Kohli, alongside Shubman Gill, who is currently in excellent form. On the other hand, the absence of Devon Conway could weaken New Zealand’s top order.
While the Kiwi bowlers such as Kyle Jamieson will certainly benefit from the bouncy pitch and home conditions in Auckland, considering recent form and overall team balance, India’s chances of winning the match are in the range of 55% to 58%.
Toss Prediction, Who will Win the Toss Today?: According to the Possible11 expert toss prediction, NZ will win the toss and choose to Bowl first.
NZ vs IND India tour of New Zealand 2026 Match Expert Advice: Glenn Phillips will be a top multiplier choice for the small leagues. Mitchell Santner will be a decent choice for the captaincy in the grand leagues.
NZ vs IND Head to Head
NZ vs IND Head to Head Records: New Zealand vs India have faced each other in 123 matches in ODI. Out of these 123 games, New Zealand have won 52 whereas India have won 63 Matches.
| Match Played | 123 |
| NZ Won | 52 |
| IND Won | 63 |
| Tie/NR | 7 |
Live Telecast
The match will be live telecast on Sony Sports and Sony LIV
NZ vs IND Team Analysis & Player Performance
- Looking by the pitch behavior, Picking top order batters would be crucial here.
- Death-over bowlers are always excellent wicket-takers in last few overs, they can turn the game around at any time.
- In Wicket Keeping, both are good. However KL Rahul will be the better option.
- This pitch is compatible for both the Pacers & Spinners.
NZ vs IND Winning Prediction
- India team has the upper hand over New Zealand team. So try to pick more players from India
NZ vs IND Small League Must Picks:
NZ - Glenn Phillips [562 points], Mitchell Santner [385 points]IND - Shubman Gill [607 points], Virat Kohli [326 points]
NZ vs IND Grand League Risky Picks:
NZ - Tim Seifert [94 points], Jacob Duffy [197 points]IND - Rohit Sharma [283 points], KL Rahul [8 points]
NZ vs IND Death Over Bowlers:
NZ - Jacob DuffyIND - Arshdeep Singh
New Zealand (NZ) Key Players
- Jacob Duffy [4W, 0W]
- Will Young [23, 28, 49, 19, 30]
- Daryl Mitchell [24, 89*]
- Glenn Phillips [107, 17]
- Mitchell Santner [2W, 2W, 1W]
India (IND) Key Players
- KL Rahul [12, 1, 0, 39*, 56]
- Mohammed Siraj [1W, 1W, 0W, 1W, 1W]
- Arshdeep Singh [1W, 1W]
- Shubman Gill [77, 31, 80, DNB, 154]
- Rohit Sharma [138, 26, 11, 79, 48]
- Virat Kohli [74, 65, 5, 75*, 43]
NZ vs IND Captain and Vice-Captain Choices
- Mohammed Siraj [PTs: 0, CR: 8.5]
- Shubman Gill [PTs: 0, CR: 8.5]
- Daryl Mitchell [PTs: 0, CR: 8.5]
- Rohit Sharma [PTs: 0, CR: 9.0]
- Virat Kohli [PTs: 0, CR: 9.0]
- Glenn Phillips [PTs: 0, CR: 9.0]
- Mitchell Santner [PTs: 0, CR: 9.0]
NZ vs IND Injury / Unavailability
New Zealand Cricket Team Injuries:
- There are no injury updates as of now.
India Cricket Team Injuries:
- There are no injury updates as of now.
NZ vs IND match prediction video in Hindi will be posted soon
New Zealand vs India (NZ vs IND) Squads
New Zealand (NZ) Squad: Tim Seifert(WK), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Blair Tickner, Will Young, Jacob Duffy, Nathan Smith, Devon Conway(WK), Henry Nicholls, Tom Latham(WK), Matt Henry, Mitchell Santner(C), Daryl Mitchell, Kyle Jamieson, Matthew Fisher
India (IND) Squad: Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul(WK), Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Virat Kohli, Mohammed Siraj, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan(WK), Arshdeep Singh, Shubman Gill(C), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Auqib Nabi, Anshul Kamboj, Naman Dhir, Gurnoor Brar
NZ vs IND Experts Team
DISCLAIMER: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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