Overview:
The match will begin at 1:30 PM IST, and the toss is scheduled to take place at 1:00 PM IST.
The three-match ODI series between India and New Zealand begins on Sunday (January 11) in Vadodara, serving as the last ODI before the T20 World Cup and IPL. After this series, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be unavailable for India until July.
Shubman Gill will be returning to international cricket for the first time since his omission from the World Cup squad.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been in outstanding form in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. They appeared to be in solid rhythm during net sessions ahead of the match.
India vs New Zealand 1st ODI 2026: Where to Watch
Where will the India vs New Zealand 1st ODI take place?
The 1st ODI between India and New Zealand is scheduled to be held at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Sunday (January 11), 2026.
At what time will the 1st ODI start?
The match will begin at 1:30 PM IST, and the toss is scheduled to take place at 1:00 PM IST.
Which TV channels will broadcast the IND vs NZ 1st ODI in India?
The 1st ODI between India and New Zealand will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India.
How can fans in India stream the India vs New Zealand 1st ODI live?
Fans can watch the match live via streaming on Jiohotstar.
IND vs NZ: Full ODIsquads
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill(c), Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja.
New Zealand: Devon Conway(w), Adithya Ashok, Kristian Clarke, Glenn Phillips, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Rae, Kyle Jamieson, Michael Bracewell(c), Zakary Foulkes, Nick Kelly, Josh Clarkson, Mitchell Hay, Jayden Lennox.