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IND vs NZ ODI Series 2026: This year is set to begin with a major clash for Indian cricket fans. This year, the Indian team will take the field against New Zealand for the first time, as the Kiwi team is touring India. This ODI series between the two teams is considered very important, as matches between India and New Zealand have always been high-voltage encounters.
Playing on home soil, this series will be a great opportunity for India to showcase its strength, while the New Zealand team will try to prove itself in Indian conditions. Fans will be eager to know when and where the first ODI match will be played and how they can watch it live.
IND vs NZ: When will the first ODI match be played?
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The first ODI match between India and New Zealand will be played on Sunday, January 11th. The match will start at 1:30 PM Indian Standard Time. Being the first match of the new year, Indian fans will be very excited.
IND vs NZ: Where will the first ODI match be played?
The first ODI match will be played at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. This stadium has hosted major matches in recent years, and a large number of fans are expected to attend.
IND vs NZ: How to watch the match live?
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The first ODI match between India and New Zealand will be broadcast live on television, and online streaming will also be available. The match can be watched live on the Star Sports network. Fans can also enjoy the match live on their mobile phones. The match can be streamed on the JioCinema application, but a subscription will be required.
Who is expected to have the upper hand?
Team India is playing on its home ground, so it is expected to have the upper hand. The presence of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the Indian team will certainly be an advantage.
IND vs NZ ODI 2026 Full Schedule
January 11, 2026: Vadodara, BCA Stadium, Kotambi: 1:30 PM
January 14, 2026: Rajkot, Niranjan Shah Stadium, Khanderi: 1:30 PM
January 18, 2026: Indore, Holkar Cricket Stadium: 1:30 PM
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IND vs NZ T20I Full Schedule
January 21, 2026: Nagpur, VCA Stadium: 7:00 PM
January 23, 2026: Raipur, SVNS International Stadium: 7:00 PM
January 25, 2026: Guwahati, Barsapara Stadium: 7:00 PM
January 28, 2026: Visakhapatnam, ACA-VDCA Stadium: 7:00 PM
January 31, 2026: Thiruvananthapuram, Greenfield Stadium: 7:00 PM
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