India Vs New Zealand 1st ODI Live Score: Kohli, Rohit In Focus As IND Begin World Cup Prep Against Black Caps

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IND vs NZ 1st ODI Live Score: Follow live scores and real-time updates from the India vs New Zealand 1st ODI 2026 at Eden Park in Auckland on Wednesday, November 4, as Shubman Gill's India kick off their World Cup preparations against Mitchell Santner's New Zealand

India Vs New Zealand 1st ODI Live Score
India's Virat Kohli celebrates his century during the first one day international cricket match between India and West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram, India. Rafiq Maqbool/AP Photo
IND vs NZ Live Score: India begin their five-match ODI series against New Zealand at Eden Park on Wednesday with one eye on the 2027 World Cup and another on upcoming Test commitments. Captain Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and Nitish Kumar Reddy will feature only in the opening leg before joining the Test squad, forcing a structural leadership shift midway through the tour. With crucial Test fixtures approaching, selectors face the challenge of balancing 50-over preparation alongside Test readiness. Meanwhile, New Zealand—who defeated India 2–1 in their previous ODI meeting—look to capitalize on familiar conditions despite missing key personnel. Eden Park presents unique tactical demands, featuring cold, windy conditions and short 50–55-metre straight boundaries on a used pitch expected to deliver bounce. India’s experienced batting line-up will aim to buffer an inexperienced bowling unit against a disciplined host side. The match starts at 3:00 PM local time (7:30 AM IST).
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IND Vs NZ 1st ODI Live Updates: India Predicted XI

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.

IND Vs NZ 1st ODI Live Updates: Team News!

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.

IND Vs NZ 1st ODI Live Updates: Head-To-Head Record

  • Total Matches: 123

  • India Won: 63

  • New Zealand Won: 52

  • No Result: 7

  • Tied: 1

IND Vs NZ 1st ODI Live Updates: Squads

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

IND Vs NZ 1st ODI Live Updates: Streaming Info

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.

IND Vs NZ 1st ODI Live Updates: Hello And Welcome

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!

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