India vs New Zealand 1st ODI 2026 Live Streaming Date, Time, Venue: How To Watch IND vs NZ Match On TV And Online As Rohit, Kohli Return

The T20Is may be over, but the contest between the Men in Blue and the Black Caps is far from finished. Fresh off a 3-2 series win in the shortest format, India now turn their attention to the 50-over game, with the India vs New Zealand 1st ODI 2026 scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, at Eden Park in Auckland. The match gets underway at 7:30 AM IST, with live telecast on Sony Sports Network and streaming on SonyLIV, so fans will have to set an early alarm. Adding to the excitement is the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the ODI setup, while Shubman Gill takes charge as captain for the first three matches. With the 2027 ODI World Cup on the horizon, this five-match series also gives India an important opportunity to test combinations, find the right balance and build towards the tournament. Here is everything you need to know about the match date, start time, venue, live telecast, streaming details and squads.

India vs New Zealand 1st ODI 2026 Date, Time And Venue

The first ODI between India and New Zealand will take place on Wednesday, November 4, at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 AM IST, which is 3 PM local time in Auckland. The toss is expected at 7 AM IST.

How To Watch India vs New Zealand 1st ODI 2026 Live On TV

Cricket fans in India can watch the live telecast of the IND vs NZ 1st ODI on Sony Sports Network channels. The broadcaster will also provide regional commentary options for viewers.

India vs New Zealand 1st ODI 2026 Live Streaming Details

For those watching online, the first ODI will be available through the SonyLIV app and website in India. Viewers can follow the match live on the platform from the scheduled start time of 7:30 AM IST.

India vs New Zealand ODI Head-To-Head Record

India and New Zealand have faced each other 123 times in men's ODIs. India have won 63 matches, while New Zealand have registered 52 victories. One match ended in a tie, and seven produced no result.

India And New Zealand Squads For The 1st ODI

India will have Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Auqib Nabi and Nitish Kumar Reddy (first ODI only).

New Zealand will be led by Mitchell Santner, with Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert, Nathan Smith, Will Young and Blair Tickner in the updated squad for the first three ODIs.