The India vs. New Zealand 1st ODI is set to commence on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. Cricket fans are eager to witness the return of veterans like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the Indian side. This three-match ODI series marks the final ODI assignment before the T20 World Cup and the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Match Details
The match is scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM IST, with the toss taking place at 1:00 PM IST. This will be the first international match held at the Vadodara International Cricket Stadium. For viewers in the United States, the game will begin in the early morning at 3 a.m..
How to Watch Live in India
Indian viewers can watch the India vs. New Zealand 1st ODI live on the Star Sports Network. Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website. A subscription may be required to access the live stream on the JioHotstar app.
Streaming Options in the US
In the United States, the match will be broadcast live on Willow TV. Fubo also offers Willow TV as part of its sports package, providing live matches, replays, and highlights on demand. New subscribers to Fubo may be eligible for a free trial.
Team News and Expectations
Shubman Gill will captain the Indian side. The return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli is highly anticipated, with both players having demonstrated strong form in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. All-rounder Michael Bracewell will captain the New Zealand team.
Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the ODI series after being struck during a net session. Selectors are managing the workload of Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, who have been rested for this series.
Players to Watch
নজর is on Virat Kohli, who needs just 94 more runs to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most runs between India and New Zealand in ODIs. Rohit Sharma is also close to a milestone, needing two sixes to become the first international cricketer to hit 650 sixes.
Predicted Playing XI While the official lineup is yet to be announced, a predicted XI for India includes Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, and Arshdeep Singh.
Head-to-Head Record India and New Zealand have played 120 ODIs, with India winning 62 and New Zealand winning 50. There have been 7 no results and 1 tie. India has a strong home record against New Zealand in ODI series, having never lost a home series to the Kiwis.
