Get ready for an exciting cricket showdown as India gears up to host New Zealand in the IND vs NZ ODI Series 2026! This highly anticipated white-ball series promises to be a thrilling spectacle, with three ODIs and five T20Is scheduled to kick off on January 11. The return of senior stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the Indian ODI team is a major highlight, and the series serves as the final dress rehearsal for Suryakumar Yadav's side ahead of the T20 World Cup, which begins on February 7.
India's recent ODI form has been a rollercoaster ride. While they suffered a setback against Australia in October, they managed to bounce back and secure a series win against South Africa in November.
But here's where it gets controversial... the ODI squad announcement has been delayed, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. Vice-captain Shreyas Iyer, who missed the South Africa series due to injury, is expected to be a part of the squad, but the official announcement is still pending.
According to reports, the squad for the New Zealand ODI series is anticipated to be unveiled between January 3 and January 4. In the meantime, Indian veterans Rohit and Kohli are actively participating in the Vijay Hazare trophy, showcasing their prowess with impressive tons in the tournament so far.
For those eager to catch all the action, the India vs New Zealand series will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network in India. Additionally, all eight matches will be available for live streaming on the Jio Hotstar app and website, ensuring fans don't miss a single moment.
And this is the part most people miss... the T20I squad for the series and the ICC Men's T20 World Cup has already been announced, featuring some exciting names:
- Suryakumar Yadav (Captain)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Sanju Samson (WK)
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya
- Shivam Dube
- Axar Patel (Vice-Captain)
- Rinku Singh
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Harshit Rana
- Arshdeep Singh
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- Washington Sundar
- Ishan Kishan (WK)
So, cricket enthusiasts, mark your calendars and get ready for an action-packed series! Who do you think will emerge as the stars of this IND vs NZ showdown? And will India's preparations pay off in the T20 World Cup? Let's discuss in the comments and share our predictions!
