India vs New Zealand 1st ODI: Indian bowlers struggled to take wickets
India vs New Zealand 1st ODI Match: The first match of the three-match ODI series between India and New Zealand is being played today (January 11) at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. In the match, the New Zealand team won the toss and elected to bat first. New Zealand's score after 15 overs is 76-0. Devon Conway and Henry Nicholls are at the crease.
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This is the Indian cricket team's first international match of the new year, and they will want to start 2026 with a win. Also, the Kotambi Stadium is hosting a men's international match for the first time, which is a historic achievement for this ground.
In this match, Arshdeep Singh, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Yashasvi Jaiswal did not get a chance in the Indian team. Meanwhile, Christian Clarke made his ODI International debut for New Zealand. Indian-origin cricketer Aditya Ashok was also included in the Kiwi team's playing XI.
India's Playing XI in Vadodara ODI: Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, and Mohammed Siraj.
New Zealand's Playing XI in Vadodara ODI: Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay (wicketkeeper), Michael Bracewell (captain), Zachary Foulkes, Christian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson, and Aditya Ashok.
New Zealand team won the toss and elected to bat first
India and New Zealand have played 120 ODI International matches against each other so far. During this period, the Indian team won 62 matches, while New Zealand won 50. Seven matches ended without a result, and one match was tied. Statistically, Team India has the upper hand.
India vs New Zealand H2H
Total ODI Matches: 120
India Won: 62
New Zealand Won: 50
No Result: 7
Tied: 1
India vs New Zealand H2H (In India)
Total ODI Matches: 40
India Won: 31
New Zealand Won: 8
No Result: 1
India's full squad for the ODI series: Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer (Vice-Captain), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
New Zealand's full squad for the ODI series: Devon Conway (Wicketkeeper), Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell (Captain), Zachary Foulkes, Nick Kelly, Josh Clarkson, Michael Rae, Kyle Jamieson, Mitchell Hay, Aditya Ashok, Kristian Clarke and Jaden Lennox.
India vs New Zealand ODI Series Schedule
January 11: 1st ODI, Vadodara
January 14: 2nd ODI, Rajkot
January 18: 3rd ODI, Indore
Summary
The Indian team has entered this match with the intention of performing brilliantly with both bat and ball. The return of Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer has further strengthened the Indian batting unit.
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