IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1st, India vs New Zealand ODI series 2026

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for the 1st ODI of the India vs New Zealand ODI series 2026 between IND vs NZ to be played in Vadodara.

India are all set to host New Zealand for three ODIs and five T20Is. These two teams will start with the first ODI on Sunday as the contest will begin at BCA Stadium in Vadodara.

Shubman Gill is fit and will lead the hosts, while Michael Bracewell has been given the responsibility to lead the Black Caps in the ODI series. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will also be back for the series, and fans expect more fireworks from them.

New Zealand have a less experienced side, and there are plenty of new faces in their squad. That will give India a clear edge in this series. India will also see the return of Shreyas Iyer after an injury.

Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya have been given a rest. After this series, India will play their next ODIs in July. So, fans are eager to watch Virat and Rohit play and do well in this series.

IND vs NZ: Match Details

• Match: India (IND) vs New Zealand (NZ), 1st ODI, India vs New Zealand ODI series 2026
• Match Date: January 11, 2026 (Sunday)
• Time: 01:30 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 08:00 AM GMT / 01:30 PM LOCAL
• Venue: BCA Stadium, Vadodara

IND vs NZ: Head-to-Head: IND (62) – NZ (50)

These two sides have locked horns in 120 games in the ODIs. India have managed to win 62 times as compared to 50 wins for the Black Caps. There have been seven abandoned games, with one tie between these two sides.

IND vs NZ: Weather Report

The weather for Sunday in Vadodara will be clear and sunny. The maximum temperature is expected to reach as high as 28°C, whereas the humidity is likely to be around 35 percent.

IND vs NZ: Pitch Report

This is the first men’s game played at this venue at the international level. It has hosted three WODIs, and as seen in those matches, the wicket is pretty flat. There is not much in it for the bowlers, except some turn in the lateral stage of the game. It is an excellent wicket for a chase, and batting second can be an edge here.

IND vs NZ: Predicted XIs:

India: Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Washington Sundar, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Md. Siraj.

New Zealand: Will Young, Devon Conway (wk), Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell (c), Nick Kelly, Mitchell Hay, Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Adithya Ashok.

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 IND vs NZ Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Devon Conway

Batters: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Daryl Mitchell, Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill

All-rounders: Glenn Phillips, M. Bracewell

Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Kyle Jamieson

Captain First-Choice: Rohit Sharma || Captain Second-Choice: Kuldeep Yadav

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Glenn Phillips || Vice-captain Second-Choice: M. Bracewell

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 IND vs NZ Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Devon Conway, KL Rahul

Batters: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Daryl Mitchell, Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill

All-rounders: Glenn Phillips, M. Bracewell

Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Zakary Foulkes

Captain First-Choice: Virat Kohli || Captain Second-Choice: Shreyas Iyer

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Devon Conway || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Daryl Mitchell

IND vs NZ: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

New Zealand look slightly weaker with the ball in hand. They have several new players in this squad. Adding to that, Indian spinners are always a challenge for any touring team. Hence, we back India to win this game on Sunday.

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