First ODI: India Vs New Zealand | Match Preview

Team India captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday confirmed that Prithvi Shaw will be in the playing XI, when the Men in Blue takes on New Zealand in the first ODI of the series. Shaw was included in the squad as a replacement for injured Shikhar Dhawan.

The Indian run-machine also said that KL Rahul, who has been performing in all fronts for the team, will bat in the middle.

Rohit Sharma's absence notwithstanding, India will look to continue their purple patch in New Zealand when they take on the hosts in the first of three ODIs at Seddon Park on Wednesday.