India Vs New Zealand 1st ODI Live Score: Arshdeep Singh Keeps Will Young And Tim Seifert In Check | NZ 12/0 (3.1)

Oh dear, India have handed Tim Seifert a lifeline! The Kiwi opener goes for a big heave across the line but gets it off the bottom of the bat. The ball travels straight to Naman Dhir at mid-wicket at a comfortable catching height.

He gets into position, gets his body behind it, but somehow fails to hold on. That's a big opportunity gone begging for India.

A bit of cat-and-mouse between Auqib Nabi and Tim Seifert here! Seifert skips down the track, looking to make room and attack through the off side, but Nabi is alert to the move and cleverly pulls the length back.

The Kiwi batter has to abandon his shot. Nabi follows it up with another tight delivery, which Seifert can only chop into the off side. Two dots on the trot.

Young takes a step forward, moves across his stumps and neatly steers Arshdeep's hard-length delivery towards third man for a single. Smart batting, but credit to Arshdeep for keeping things tight with his angle.

Seifert is back on strike and can't get anything away off the next ball. Two quiet deliveries to finish the over's latest action.

And there's the first boundary of the day! Will Young wastes no time getting off the mark in style. Arshdeep Singh drops it a little short and strays down the leg side. Young stays upright, gets his bat around it and glances it fine past the fielder at short fine leg for four. New Zealand have their first big hit.

And we're off! New Zealand's opening pair, Will Young and Tim Seifert, are out in the middle, with Young taking strike. Arshdeep Singh has the new ball in hand and is ready to get India going. Let's see how this opening battle unfolds!

The two teams are lined up in the middle for the national anthems, with India's anthem followed by New Zealand's. Indian captain Shubman Gill is spotted wearing a Temple device on the right side of his forehead.

The wearable has been gaining popularity among athletes, with Indian badminton star PV Sindhu also seen wearing one.

New Zealand (Playing XI): Tim Seifert, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner(c), Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy, Blair Tickner

India (Playing XI): Shubman Gill(c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul(w), Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh

India have won the toss and have opted to field first against New Zealand.

Toss delayed due to rain, but the weather has cleared in Auckland. The covers are coming off, and the umpires are out to inspect the pitch. Eden Park is buzzing as fans await the start of the series opener!

The Indian players will have to contend with chilly conditions, with the temperature hovering around 19°C at the start of the match and dropping further to 17°C by night.

According to AccuWeather, there is a 56 percent chance of rain in the morning, though the afternoon and evening are expected to remain clear.

Rohit Sharma vs Jacob Duffy

Rohit Sharma's aggressive approach at the top makes his contest against Jacob Duffy an exciting prospect. The Indian opener has scored 1,134 runs in 34 ODIs against New Zealand, averaging 36.58, with two centuries and six half-centuries. His 49 sixes against the Kiwis underline his ability to dominate attacks.

Check out the other three player battles that could decide the series opener.

India Predicted Playing XI: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (C), Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (WK), Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Gurnoor Brar

New Zealand Predicted XI: Devon Conway (WK), Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy.

New Zealand: Mark Chapman and Rachin Ravindra have been ruled out of the entire ODI series. Devon Conway will also miss the opening match after a training-ground collision with Matt Henry. While Henry is understood to be fine, captain Mitchell Santner confirmed that Tim Seifert will replace Conway for the first ODI.

India: The spotlight is on Kuldeep Yadav's availability for the series opener. His potential match-up against Daryl Mitchell could prove crucial, particularly with Shubman Gill looking for a bowler capable of making breakthroughs with the old ball during the middle overs. Gurnoor Brar is another contender for the role, having earned praise from the India captain ahead of the series.

• Total Matches: 123

• India Won: 63

• New Zealand Won: 52

• No Result: 7

• Tied: 1

New Zealand Squad: Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Tom Latham(w), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Nathan Smith, Matthew Fisher, Blair Tickner, Tim Seifert, Kyle Jamieson

India Squad: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill(c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Anshul Kamboj, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan

The first ODI between India and New Zealand will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network channels in India. Fans can also catch the live streaming of the match on the Sony LIV app and website.

Welcome, everyone, to our live blog coverage of the 1st ODI between India and New Zealand from Eden Park in Auckland! The long-format action kicks off in high gear as Shubman Gill’s Men in Blue begin a five-match series that serves as a crucial baseline for World Cup preparation alongside a delicate balance with upcoming Test duties. New Zealand, captained by Mitchell Santner, look to exploit home advantage and short straight boundaries on a fast Auckland deck, setting up an intriguing battle between India’s star-studded batting unit and a disciplined Black Caps attack. Grab your morning coffee, stay tuned as the toss and team news roll in, and follow every boundary, wicket, and tactical shift right here live!