IND vs NZ ODI Series 2026 Full Schedule: Match Dates, Time, Venues & More
India return to ODI action in 2026 with a three-match series against New Zealand. Check dates, venues, squad updates and key talking points ahead of the series.
- India faces New Zealand in a three-match ODI series.
- Matches are scheduled for January 11, 14, and 18.
- Venues include Vadodra, Rajkot, and Indore stadiums.
After a short break from cricket following their T20I series against South Africa, India is set to step back onto the field in the New Year with a One Day International (ODI) series against New Zealand.
Led by Shubman Gill, who returns after a brief injury-forced hiatus, the Men in Blue will play three 50-over matches against the Kiwis.
While Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah have been rested for these games, excluded by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) from the squad, other notable names have returned.
With that said, here is everything that you need to know about the upcoming India vs New Zealand ODI series.
IND vs NZ ODIs: Match Dates & Time
Here are the match dates and start times of all IND vs NZ ODI matches:
IND vs NZ 1st ODI: January 11, 2026 - 1:30 PM IST
IND vs NZ 2nd ODI: January 14, 2026 - 1:30 PM IST
IND vs NZ 3rd ODI: January 18, 2026 - 1:30 PM IST
India vs New Zealand ODI Series: Match Venues
The first IND vs NZ ODI match will be played at the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) Stadium in Vadodra.
The Men in Blue will then head over to the Saurasthra Cricket Association (SCA) Stadium in Rajkot for the their second, and then at the Holkar Stadium in Indore for their second and third fixtures against the Kiwis, respectively.
India's Squad For ODI Series vs New Zealand
Here's a look at India's complete ODI squad for the upcoming series:
Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (WK), Shreyas Iyer (VC), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Rishabh Pant (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal
As mentioned, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya are continuing their absence from the 50-over format.
On the other hand, Mohammed Siraj and Shreyas Iyer have returned to the national side.
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