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India & NZ ODI Series Kicks Off Nov 4!
4 Nov
Summary
- Five-match ODI series between India and New Zealand begins November 4.
- Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer will captain India in a split role.
- The series will be played across four venues in New Zealand.
India and New Zealand are set to compete in a five-match One Day International (ODI) series, commencing on November 4, 2026, in Auckland. This ODI contest follows India's recent 3-2 victory in the preceding T20I series against New Zealand.
India will adopt a split-captaincy approach for the ODI series. Shubman Gill is slated to lead the team for the initial three matches, while Shreyas Iyer will assume captaincy duties for the remaining two fixtures. Key senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are set to rejoin the ODI squad, alongside a mix of experienced and emerging talent.
The New Zealand team, under the leadership of Mitchell Santner, will aim to leverage their home advantage. The series will be played across four different venues, concluding on November 15. The full schedule includes matches in Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton, and Mount Maunganui.
