IND vs NZ: Major update on India’s ODI team for New Zealand series
(Courtesy : Getty Images)
India’s tour of New Zealand will start on October 22.
The Indian Cricket Team is currently facing the West Indies in a five-match T20I series. So far, the two sides have faced each other three times in the series, with the Men in Blue leading 2-1. The last game of the series will be played on October 17.
Later, India will travel to Oceania to face New Zealand in a five-match T20I series, followed by five ODIs and two Test matches. The T20I series will commence on Thursday, October 22, at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. The final T20 international will be played on November 1 at Seddon Park in Hamilton.
The ODI series between two teams will start on November 4, and it will serve a crucial purpose for Shubman Gill‘s men. With the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 approaching, every single ODI game becomes important for the two-time champions. India would aim to gain momentum and figure out their best playing XI as early as possible.
The last time India won an ODI series in New Zealand was during their 2018-19 tour. They defeated the hosts 4-1 to secure the series. However, since then, they have lost two series against the Black Caps. Thus, the Men in Blue would be aiming to assert dominance over the Black Caps at their home.
Indian ODI squad’s travel date to New Zealand revealed
Catch Every Update, Anytime, Anywhere
According to a recent report by The TOI, the Indian ODI squad will travel to New Zealand for their upcoming tour on October 28. As a result, the Men in Blue will have almost a week to prepare for the first ODI game, which will be played at Eden Park in Auckland.
The Men in Blue last faced the West Indies in a three-match ODI series. They won the series 2-1, with Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul scoring centuries. Courtesy of Indian skipper Shubman Gill’s two centuries against the Caribbean side, he was also named the ICC Player of the Month for September for a record fifth time.
Meanwhile, Indian swing bowling veteran Bhuvneshwar Kumar has returned to the T20I team, and if he plays well, he might also secure a spot in the ODI team. However, all these things remain to be seen, as the series is almost three weeks away.
When will the IND vs NZ ODI series start?
The ODI series will start on November 4.
Where will the first ODI of the IND vs NZ ODI series be played?
The game will be played at Eden Park in Auckland.
For more updates, follow Khel Now Cricket on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Whatsapp & Telegram.