All eyes are on veteran stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during what is likely their final tour of the Southern Hemisphere. However, because India’s bowling lineup lacks experience, New Zealand is entering the five-match ODI series with the advantage.
India won’t be at full strength due to the World Test Championship games scheduled shortly after the fifth and last ODI at Tauranga. The series winds up on November 15, and the first Test starts in Wellington on November 19.
Even skipper Shubman Gill will skip the last two ODIs to focus on the Tests.
In focus: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma
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SHASHI SHEKHAR KASHYAP
In focus: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma
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SHASHI SHEKHAR KASHYAP
What time will the India vs New Zealand 1st ODI start?
The India vs New Zealand first ODI is scheduled to begin at 7:30 AM IST.
What time is the toss for the India vs New Zealand 1st ODI?
The toss for the India vs New Zealand fifth T20I is scheduled to take place at 7 AM IST.
Where will the India vs New Zealand first ODI be played?
The India vs New Zealand first ODI will be played at Eden Park in Auckland.
Where will the India vs New Zealand first ODI be streamed live?
The India vs New Zealand first ODI will be streamed live on the SonyLIV app and website and televised live on the Sony Sports Network.
SQUADS
India: Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vc), KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Anshul Kamboj, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan, Kuldeep Yadav, Naman Dhir.
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (captain), Tom Seifert, Henry Nicholls, Tom Latham (wk), Will Young, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson, Matthew Fisher, Matt Henry, Blair Tickner, Nathan Smith.
Match starts at 7:30 am IST.
Published on Nov 03, 2026
