Ind vs NZ ODI squad 2026 announcement, date, venue, schedule, where to watch

India and New Zealand are set for a busy start to the new year, with the two teams locking horns in an eight-match limited-overs series from January 11 to January 31. The tour includes three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and five Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), to be played across multiple Indian cities.

The series comes at a crucial time for Indian cricket. Senior players are expected to return to the ODI setup, while the T20 side uses the games to fine-tune combinations ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, which begins on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.

Ind vs NZ ODI 2026

This home series is more than just another bilateral contest. The ODI matches are likely to see the return of experienced campaigners Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to the 50-over format after the South Africa series. Their comeback adds weight to the ODI leg and draws added attention from fans and selectors alike.


On the T20 front, the focus shifts to preparation mode. With the World Cup around the corner, every game becomes a test run, especially for players pushing for a final spot in the squad.

Ind vs NZ ODI Squad Announcement

While the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has already announced the T20I squad for the series, the ODI squad is still awaited. The selection committee is likely to hold an online meeting around January 3 or 4 to finalise the team for the home ODIs.

New Zealand, meanwhile, have already named both their ODI and T20I squads for the tour.

New Zealand’s ODI squad vs India
Michael Bracewell (C), Adi Ashok, Kristian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Devon Conway, Zak Foulkes, Mitch Hay, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Jayden Lennox, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Michael Rae, Will Young

India’s ODI plans: Key dates and venues

India’s ODI squad is expected to gather in Vadodara on January 7. The city will also host the opening ODI on January 11. The series then moves to Rajkot and Indore.

India vs New Zealand ODI 2026 Full Schedule

Sun, Jan 11, 2026: Vadodara, BCA Stadium, Kotambi – 1:30 PM IST
Wed, Jan 14, 2026: Rajkot, Niranjan Shah Stadium, Khandheri – 1:30 PM IST
Sun, Jan 18, 2026: Indore, Holkar Cricket Stadium – 1:30 PM IST

India vs New Zealand ODI & T20: Where to Watch

The India vs New Zealand ODI and T20I series will be telecast live on the Star Sports channels in India. All matches will also be live streamed on Jio Hotstar app and website.

India vs NZ T20Is: Final rehearsal before World Cup

The five-match T20I series will act as a final trial phase for the Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian side. With India defending its T20 World Cup title next month, the management will closely track form, fitness, and team balance.

Matches will be played in Nagpur, Raipur, Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, and Thiruvananthapuram, offering different conditions and crowd atmospheres.

India vs New Zealand – Full T20I Schedule

• Wed, Jan 21, 2026: Nagpur, VCA Stadium – 7:00 PM IST
• Fri, Jan 23, 2026: Raipur, SVNS International Stadium – 7:00 PM IST
• Sun, Jan 25, 2026: Guwahati, Barsapara Stadium – 7:00 PM IST
• Wed, Jan 28, 2026: Visakhapatnam, ACA-VDCA Stadium – 7:00 PM IST
• Sat, Jan 31, 2026: Thiruvananthapuram, Greenfield Stadium – 7:00 PM IST

India vs New Zealand T20Is: Squads at a glance
India:
Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Rinku Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Washington Sundar, Ishan Kishan

New Zealand:
Mitchell Santner (C), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Bevon Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Ish Sodhi

From the return of big names in ODIs to high-stakes auditions in T20Is, the India–New Zealand series promises competitive cricket and plenty of talking points. With the World Cup countdown already ticking, every over in January could shape what fans see in February.