10 publishers · first seen Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00 UTC · updated Mon, 02 Nov 2026 01:59 UTC
India and New Zealand are set to begin a five-match ODI series on November 4, 2026, at Eden Park in Auckland, with the match starting at 3:00 p.m. local time. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return to India's ODI squad after their retirement from T20Is and Tests, having last played in the ODI format during the home series against the West Indies. Shubman Gill will captain India in the first three ODIs, followed by Shreyas Iyer in the final two matches.
New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy expressed his anticipation for facing Kohli, with whom he shared the Royal Challengers Bengaluru dressing room during the IPL 2026 season. Duffy praised Kohli's humility and work ethic, noting their frequent net sessions and discussions about playing conditions in India. The series serves as crucial preparation for both teams ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa.
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