IND vs NZ 2026 ODI Squad Announcement Live Updates: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma expected to keep berths; all eyes on Shreyas Iyer’s status
The tour includes three One Day Internationals and an extended five-match T20I series, scheduled from January 11 to January 31 across multiple Indian venues.
The ODI series begins on January 11 at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara, followed by the second match in Rajkot on January 14. Indore will host the third and final ODI on January 18.
These matches will set the tone for the tour, with India looking to capitalise on familiar conditions and New Zealand aiming to counter with their disciplined, adaptable style.
After the ODIs, the action transitions into the shortest format. The T20I series starts in Nagpur on January 21, before moving through Raipur (January 23), Guwahati (January 25), and Visakhapatnam (January 28).
The final showdown will take place in Thiruvananthapuram on January 31. This longer T20I leg provides both sides an ideal opportunity to rotate players, test combinations, and build depth ahead of future ICC tournaments.
Leadership roles are clearly defined for the hosts, with Shubman Gill captaining the ODI side and Suryakumar Yadav leading in T20Is.
The return of senior players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the ODI squad adds balance, experience, and stability to a largely dynamic Indian lineup.
Historically, encounters between India and New Zealand have been competitive across formats, and this tour is expected to continue that trend.
With detailed live coverage, ball-by-ball commentary, and complete statistics available throughout the series, fans can stay fully connected to every moment of the IND vs NZ 2026 contest.
