In an exciting eight-match limited-overs series beginning from 11th January,2026,India and New Zealand are set to encounter. This series will feature three ODIs and five T20 internationals (T20Is), running until January 31. These matches are specially important as many senior players, including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, are expected to return to the ODI format, while ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 the T20 squad aims to finalize its lineup, which kicks off on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.
Overview of ODI series
Especially with the anticipated return of cricketing icons Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the ODI segment of the series will draw considerable attention. After absence of both players following the South Africa series, both of them are expected to rejoin the ODI setup. Just days before series opener, the Indian squad is scheduled to gather in Vadodara on January 7, 2026. On January 11, 2026, the first ODI will take place at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara, followed by matches in Rajkot on January 14 and Indore on January 18.
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Squad announcement of New Zealand
For the tour of India, New Zealand has already confirmed its squad for both the ODI and T20I formats. The ODI team of New Zealand will be captained by Michael Bracewell and includes players such as Devon Conway, Kyle Jamieson, and Daryl Mitchell. For prepare future international competitions, the New Zealand team will look to establish a strong performance against India.
Complete ODI series schedule
The complete schedule of the ODI series is as follows:
– ** 11 January, 2026**: BCA Stadium, Vadodara, 1:30 PM IST
– ** 14 January, 2026**: Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot, 1:30 PM IST
– ** 18 January, 2026**: Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, 1:30 PM IST
The five T20I matches between both teams will be played during January 21, 2026 to January 31, 2026. For the challenges ahead for both team, this series promises to be a thrilling showcase of cricketing talent.
