India tour of New Zealand 2026 kicks off with a highly anticipated clash at Eden Park. In a blockbuster opener for both teams, New Zealand will face co-hosts India at 07:30 AM (IST) - 02:00 AM (GMT) Wednesday, 4th November 2026. As the cricketing world turns its eyes to this thrilling encounter, we break down the teams, conditions, and key players to predict who will emerge victorious.
NZ vs IND (New Zealand vs India) Match Details
| Match | NZ vs IND 1st ODI |
| League | India tour of New Zealand 2026 |
| Date | Wednesday, 4th November 2026 |
| Time | 07:30 AM (IST) - 02:00 AM (GMT) |
| Match Venue | Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand |
New Zealand vs India 1st ODI Previews
New Zealand will look to kick off the ODI series with a strong performance on home soil. The team will be led by Mitchell Santner, with experienced players like Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, and Michael Bracewell expected to play a pivotal role in the side's chances of victory.
However, the absence of Mark Chapman and Rachin Ravindra comes as a significant blow to the hosts. Furthermore, opener Devon Conway will miss the first ODI after sustaining a concussion during training. Henry Nicholls has been added to the squad for the first three matches and could feature in the playing eleven.
India, fresh off a 3-2 series victory in the T20Is, will aim to maintain their winning momentum. The return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli has made the Indian batting lineup significantly more experienced and formidable.
Captain Shubman Gill will be expected to provide a strong start alongside Rohit Sharma, while Kohli and Shreyas Iyer are set to bolster the middle order. KL Rahul will take on wicketkeeping duties, and all-rounders Axar Patel and Nitish Kumar Reddy will provide balance to the side.
Who will win today’s 1st ODI match between New Zealand vs India?
India is the slight favorite to win the first ODI against New Zealand, though the match at Eden Park in Auckland could prove to be a tightly contested affair.
India boasts a formidable batting lineup, featuring Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Shreyas Iyer. Their recent 3-0 ODI series victory against the West Indies will also provide them with a boost in confidence. New Zealand, however, will benefit from home conditions and a competitive pace attack.
NZ vs IND 1st ODI Winning Probability
- India- 55%
- New Zealand- 45%
Why India can win
- Strong batting lineup: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli possess experience and are also in good recent form.
- Shubman Gill’s form: Gill can provide stability to the top order.
- Recent ODI performance: India won the ODI series against the West Indies 3-0.
- Batting depth: India’s middle order and all-rounders provide flexibility to the team.
NZ vs IND ODI Head-to-Head Record
| Head-to-Head | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Total ODI Matches | 123 |
| India Wins | 63 |
| New Zealand Wins | 52 |
| Tied | 1 |
| No Result | 7 |
NZ vs IND 1st ODI Probable Playing XI
New Zealand (NZ) Possible Playing XI: 1. Tim Seifert(WK), 2. Will Young, 3. Henry Nicholls, 4. Tom Latham(WK), 5. Daryl Mitchell, 6. Glenn Phillips, 7. Michael Bracewell, 8. Mitchell Santner(C), 9. Matt Henry, 10. Jacob Duffy, 11. Kyle Jamieson
India (IND) Possible Playing XI: 1. Rohit Sharma, 2. Shubman Gill(C), 3. Virat Kohli, 4. Ruturaj Gaikwad, 5. Shreyas Iyer, 6. KL Rahul(WK), 7. Nitish Kumar Reddy, 8. Axar Patel, 9. Arshdeep Singh, 10. Mohammed Siraj, 11. Gurnoor Brar
NZ vs IND 1st ODI Dream11 Team
Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Tom Latham
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Daryl Mitchell
All-rounders: Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Axar Patel
Bowlers: Mohammed Siraj, Matt Henry
Captain and Vice-Captain Choices
- Captain (C): Shubman Gill
- Vice-Captain (VC): Daryl Mitchell
Who will win NZ vs IND Cricket match?
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