The Indian cricket team is all set to begin its first series of 2026 when New Zealand tours India for a three-match ODI and five-match T20 series. The ODI series kicks off on Sunday at the Baroda Cricket Stadium, where Team India will look to start with a win under the leadership of Shubman Gill, while Michael Bracewell will captain the visitors.
India vs New Zealand: ODI Head-to-Head
India and New Zealand have faced each other 120 times in One Day Internationals so far. India has the edge, winning 62 matches, while New Zealand has won 50 games. One match ended in a tie, and seven matches produced no result. India has also won the last six ODI encounters between the two sides.
On home soil, India has dominated New Zealand, winning 31 out of 40 matches. Last year, India defeated New Zealand to lift the Champions Trophy 2025, further asserting their dominance in ODIs.
Star Players to Watch
Indian cricket fans will once again witness the magic of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli on the field. Both players were instrumental in India’s recent ODI series performances, with Rohit being the Player of the Series against Australia and Virat against South Africa. Expectations are high from these stars in Baroda, which is hosting its first men’s international match at this venue.
Team Squads
India: Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer (Vice-Captain), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal.
New Zealand: Michael Bracewell (Captain), Devon Conway, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitch (Wicketkeeper), Jack Foulekes, Ashok Adi, Christian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Jaden Lenox, Michael Rae.
With India’s superior head-to-head record and star-studded lineup, the stage is set for a thrilling ODI series. Cricket fans across the country can expect an exciting start to India’s 2026 campaign.
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