Last Updated: November 3, 2026 08:10 PM
Get the best NZ vs IND 1st ODI match preview, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and report for the 1st encounter. Expert analysis and more for New Zealand vs India.
NZ vs IND 1st ODI Match Preview Dream11 Prediction
New Zealand fought back late, but India still won the T20I series 3-2. This Dream11 prediction covers the NZ vs IND 1st ODI at Eden Park in Auckland. The first ODI is set for Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
New Zealand will hope these five ODIs offer a chance for revenge. Mitchell Santner leads New Zealand, but injuries have weakened their squad. Devon Conway injured himself just one day before the series opener. Several other injuries make it hard for New Zealand to pick an ideal XI.
India recently whitewashed West Indies 3-0 at home in ODIs. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will draw attention with their batting. Jasprit Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna are absent, so the bowling attack faces a test.
Pitch Report and Weather Update
The pitch for this match differs from the surface used in the fourth T20I. Bowlers can expect a bigger role for themselves on this surface. The boundaries are extremely uneven and small, which still favors batters.
Batters can still enjoy the small boundaries once they settle in. Rain may arrive on matchday, but it should cause little disruption. Captains should consider the conditions carefully before choosing to bat or bowl.
New Zealand vs India Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 123
New Zealand: 52
India: 63
NR: 7
Tied: 1
New Zealand vs India 2026 – Possible Playing 11s (Predicted)
New Zealand (NZ) Playing XI
Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Tom Latham (WK), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy
India (IND) Playing XI
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (C), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj
NZ vs IND 1st ODI Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Tom Latham, KL Rahul
Batsmen: Shubman Gill (vc), Virat Kohli (c), Shreyas Iyer, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips
All-rounders: Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir
Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Jacob Duffy
Expert Insight: Pick Attacking Batsmen for Better Results
Reliable batsmen can settle in and score steadily on this surface. Reliable batsmen can build long innings in ODIs. Their experience helps them handle a moving ball and tricky spells.
Since bowlers may find early help, batters who see off the new ball will benefit. Their steady starts can also set up big finishes late in the innings.
Captain Choices for the Dream11 Prediction
- Virat Kohli can anchor India’s innings and earn strong fantasy points.
- Shubman Gill brings fine form and can score big runs for India.
New Zealand vs India 1st ODI Match Preview: Players to Avoid
- Ishan Kishan might not play.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad might not play either.
This NZ vs IND 1st ODI Dream11 match prediction report suggests an exciting contest for the New Zealand vs India 2026. Today’s fantasy Cricket Tips suggest that the toss and pitch will favour the chasing side. Captain choices should be from in-form players. Win probability suggests NZ has a 58% chance to win and IND has a 62% chance.
