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India will start their five-match ODI series against New Zealand on Wednesday (November 4). The first match will be played at Eden Park in Auckland, with the action scheduled to begin at 7:30 AM IST.
Shubman Gill will lead the Indian team in the series opener. The visitors, who are currently the No. 1-ranked ODI side, will look to start their campaign with a victory.
India have several experienced players in their squad, including Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj. All eyes will be on these senior players as they look to make an impact in the opening game.
All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is also available for selection and could get an opportunity in the playing XI.
New Zealand Team News
New Zealand will have Mitchell Santner at the helm for the home series. The hosts have a strong squad but will be without two key players in the opening ODI.
Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman were ruled out of the series on Monday after picking up injuries. Their absence will be a setback for the Black Caps as they prepare to take on the top-ranked ODI team.
India vs New Zealand ODI Head-to-Head Record
India and New Zealand have faced each other 123 times in ODI cricket so far. India have the upper hand in the overall record, with 63 wins compared to New Zealand’s 52.
One match between the two sides ended in a tie at Eden Park in 2014, while seven other games produced no result.
The Indian team will look to extend its lead in the head-to-head record when the two sides meet in Auckland on Wednesday.
Here are the details of when and where to watch India vs New Zealand 1st ODI live and online for free in India
When and where will the first ODI between India and New Zealand take place?
The first ODI of the five-match series between India and New Zealand is scheduled to take place at Eden Park in Auckland on Wednesday, November 4.
What is the start time of the first ODI between India and New Zealand?
The ODI series opener in Auckland will start at 07:30 AM IST, and the coin toss will take place at 07:00 AM IST.
Which TV channel(s) will live telecast the first India vs New Zealand ODI?
The first ODI of the five-match series between India and New Zealand will be televised live on the Sony Ten 1 and Sony Ten 3 TV channels in India.
How to watch the first India-New Zealand ODI online?
India’s ODI against New Zealand on Wednesday will be available for live streaming on the Sony LIV app and website.
When and where to watch the India vs New Zealand 1st ODI Live for free in India?
The 1st ODI between India and New Zealand will be live for free on DD Sports in India.
India vs New Zealand 1st ODI probable playing XIs
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vc), KL Rahul (wk), Naman Dhir, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav/Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj, and Arshdeep Singh.
New Zealand: Tim Seifert (wk), Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, and Jacob Duffy.