Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are set to return as India take on New Zealand in the first ODI of the series. The match will also mark the comeback of ODI captain Shubman Gill and vice-captain Shreyas Iyer, both of whom missed the South Africa series after sustaining injuries.
India have enjoyed sustained success against the Kiwis in recent years, winning seven consecutive ODIs against them at home since 2017. With momentum and familiarity on their side, the hosts will aim to continue their dominance, though New Zealand will be keen to start the series on a strong note.
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Where to watch India vs New Zealand
The first ODI will be played on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the CA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara. The match begins at 1:30 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 1 PM. Fans can watch the live telecast on the Star Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
Squads
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (w), Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja.
New Zealand: Devon Conway (w), Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell (c), Zakary Foulkes, Nick Kelly, Josh Clarkson, Michael Rae, Kyle Jamieson, Mitchell Hay, Adithya Ashok, Kristian Clarke, Jayden Lennox.
