India vs New Zealand ODI 2026 News

During the first two ODIs against the Black Caps, Jadeja managed scores of just 4 and 27, totaling only 31 runs. Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif, a key member of the 2002 Asia Cup winning squad, has voiced strong opinions on the selection dilemma.

The statistical breakdown of Kohli’s dominance against New Zealand highlights his efficiency in the 50 over format. The quality of Kohli's contributions is further emphasized by his conversion rate.

His last appearance in the 50 over format came during the Sri Lanka tour in August 2024. Earlier, according to reports from news agency IANS, the team doctor had indicated that Pant had suffered a muscle strain in his right rib area.

Since Jadeja's retirement from the T20 format, Axar has established himself as the heartbeat of the shortest format's lineup. This move is particularly striking given Axar's recent domestic dominance.

The Indian side welcomes the return of Shreyas Iyer to the critical number four position, a move expected to provide much needed middle order stability. The visiting New Zealand squad remains a potent threat in white ball formats.

This viral moment comes at a time when Kohli is displaying some of the most dominant form of his career. Kohli arrived in Vadodara to a hero’s welcome earlier this week, with the city set to host a men's ODI for the first time in many years.

India vs New Zealand 3-match ODI Series 2026: Full schedule, dates (Jan 11-18), venues (Vadodara, Rajkot, Indore), squads led by Shubman Gill (India) & Michael Bracewell (NZ), head-to-head stats, key players like Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma, live streaming on Star Sports & JioHotstar. Exciting build-up to T20 World Cup!