IND vs NZ, ODI Series: Broadcast, Live Streaming details – When and where to watch in India, USA, New Zealand, UK & other countries

India are set to host New Zealand in a three-match ODI series starting January 11, at Vadodara, marking the Blackcaps’ key white-ball tour amid Team India’s packed home schedule. Shubman Gill has returned to captain a star-studded India squad, while New Zealand will field a transitional side led by Michael Bracewell.

India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Record in ODIs

India leads 62-50 in 120 ODIs overall, dominating at home with a 3-0 sweep in their last bilateral series.

IND vs NZ, ODI Series: Schedule

• 1st ODI: Sunday, January 11 – 8:00 am GMT/ 1:30 pm IST
• 2nd ODI: Wednesday, January 14 – 8:00 am GMT/ 1:30 pm IST
• 3rd ODI: Sunday, January 18 – 8:00 am GMT/ 1:30 pm IST

Significance of the 2026 IND vs NZ ODI Series

Even though this is a brief series, there is a lot more at stake than just a trophy. For India, these matches serve as a vital rehearsal to perfect their lineup and balance before the pressure of the T20 World Cup arrives. It’s a chance for the team to find that ‘winning formula’ under real-game conditions.

For New Zealand, the series offers an invaluable training ground. Playing in the subcontinent is a unique challenge, and these games give the Blackcaps the perfect opportunity to adjust their footwork and bowling lengths to suit the local pitches.

This window also opens doors for the next generation. It’s a massive stage for young, hungry players to prove they belong at the international level. At the same time, it helps veterans like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Daryl Mitchell and Devon Conway keep their competitive edge sharp.

Squads

India: Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wk), Shreyas Iyer (vc)*, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal

New Zealand: Michael Bracewell (c), Adithya Ashok, Kristian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Devon Conway (wk), Zak Foulkes, Mitch Hay (wk), Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Jayden Lennox, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Michael Rae, Will Young

*subject to fitness

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Broadcast and Live Streaming details

• India: Star Sports; JioHotstar
• New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ
• USA: Willow TV
• UK: TNT Sports
• Australia: Fox Cricket
• South Africa: Supersport
• Middle East and North Africa: YuppTV

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