New Zealand won the last ODI series 2-1 in India. India still have Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Shubman Gill leads their squad.
Our IND vs NZ Match Prediction gives New Zealand a small pre-toss edge. The final XIs and pitch are not confirmed.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | New Zealand vs India, 1st ODI |
| Series | India tour of New Zealand 2026 |
| Date | Wednesday, 4 November 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 AM IST / 2:00 AM UTC |
| Local Start | 3:00 PM NZDT |
| Venue | Eden Park, Auckland |
| Format | Men’s ODI, 50 overs per side |
| Toss And Playing XIs | Not yet confirmed |
| Verification | Confirmed by official schedule and match pages |
New Zealand’s Recent ODI Form
New Zealand lost the first January ODI. They then won by seven wickets and 41 runs.
Daryl Mitchell made 131 and 137. Glenn Phillips also made 106. The squad includes Mitchell Santner and Devon Conway. Tom Latham and Rachin Ravindra are also options.
India’s Recent ODI Form
India won their first two ODIs against West Indies. West Indies won the third by five wickets on 3 October.
Virat Kohli made 93 and 124 in January. KL Rahul made 112. India’s squad includes Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma. Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul are also options.
New Zealand vs India ODI Head-To-Head
New Zealand won the latest series 2-1. They scored 300, 286 and 337. India replied with 306, 284 and 296.
New Zealand have the stronger recent result line.
Eden Park Pitch Report
Eden Park is New Zealand’s national stadium. The official event page confirms first ball at 3:00 PM local time.
A current ODI average was not available. Recent records show large scores. Sri Lanka won by 140 runs in 2025. New Zealand won by 198 runs in 2023.
These results show that big totals are possible.
Weather And Team News
No reliable match-day weather report was confirmed on 2 November. Check near the toss.
Mitchell Santner captains New Zealand for the first three ODIs. Rachin Ravindra returns after a shoulder injury. Prasidh Krishna is out with a hamstring injury. Auqib Nabi is a squad option.
Reference Squad Options For Both Teams
These are squad options only. They are not confirmed playing XIs for 4 November.
| New Zealand Options | India Options |
|---|---|
| Mitchell Santner (captain) | Shubman Gill (captain) |
| Devon Conway (wicketkeeper) | Rohit Sharma |
| Tom Latham (wicketkeeper) | Virat Kohli |
| Will Young | Shreyas Iyer |
| Daryl Mitchell | KL Rahul (wicketkeeper) |
| Glenn Phillips | Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper) |
| Michael Bracewell | Axar Patel |
| Rachin Ravindra | Nitish Kumar Reddy |
| Matt Henry | Arshdeep Singh |
| Kyle Jamieson | Mohammed Siraj |
| Jacob Duffy | Kuldeep Yadav |
Player Battles
Daryl Mitchell vs Kuldeep Yadav
Mitchell made two big hundreds in January. Kuldeep is India’s main wrist-spin threat.
Rohit Sharma vs Matt Henry
Rohit attacks pace. Henry can move the new ball.
Shubman Gill vs Mitchell Santner
Gill builds long innings. Santner slows scoring with left-arm spin.
Batters And Bowlers To Watch
New Zealand batter watch: Daryl Mitchell. He made 352 runs in the January ODI series.
India batter watch: Virat Kohli. He made 93 and 124 in that series.
New Zealand bowler watch: Kyle Jamieson. He took four wickets in January.
India bowler watch: Arshdeep Singh. He took three wickets in the decider.
IND vs NZ Match Prediction Scenarios
These are editorial estimates, not records. Player picks depend on the final XI.
Scenario 1: If New Zealand Bat First
| Match Point | Estimate Or Pick |
|---|---|
| Powerplay (First 10 Overs) | New Zealand 45–65 runs, 0–2 wickets |
| Full Innings | New Zealand 270–315 runs |
| India Target | 271–316 runs |
| Match Result Pick | New Zealand to win by 15–35 runs |
| Top Scorer | Daryl Mitchell, if selected |
| Top Wicket Taker | Arshdeep Singh, if selected |
India need early wickets.
Scenario 2: If India Bat First
| Match Point | Estimate Or Pick |
|---|---|
| Powerplay (First 10 Overs) | India 50–75 runs, 0–2 wickets |
| Full Innings | India 275–320 runs |
| Match Result Pick | India to win by 10–25 runs |
| Top Scorer | Virat Kohli, if selected |
| Top Wicket Taker | Kyle Jamieson, if selected |
New Zealand need early wickets.
Final Match Prediction
New Zealand are our cautious pre-toss pick to beat India in the 1st ODI. They won the latest ODI series 2-1. They also have home conditions and a settled first-three-match group.
Confidence: Medium-low. The final XIs, pitch and weather are unknown. This is not a guarantee.
For the latest toss call, visit Today Cricket Toss Prediction.
FAQs
When Is New Zealand vs India 1st ODI?
The match starts on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. The listed start is 7:30 AM IST.
Where Will New Zealand vs India 1st ODI Be Played?
The match will be played at Eden Park in Auckland. First ball is set for 3:00 PM local time.
Who Is Favoured To Win New Zealand vs India 1st ODI?
New Zealand are our cautious pre-toss pick. They won the latest ODI series 2-1.
Are The Playing XIs Confirmed?
No. The final XIs will be confirmed at the toss. The table lists reference squad options only.
