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Match Details: NZ vs IND 1st ODI Fantasy Team
Match No: New Zealand vs India, 1st ODI Match
Series: India tour of New Zealand 2026
Date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Time: 7:30 AM IST (3:00 PM Local Time)
Venue: Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand.
This is the first of five ODIs, right after India won the T20I series 3-2. Shubman Gill is back as India captain, and Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return. New Zealand won the last ODI series between these teams in India earlier this year.
Recent Form
New Zealand:
- 30 Oct, 4th T20I vs India, Auckland: Won by 87 runs. New Zealand 259/7. Glenn Phillips 107 off 49, Michael Bracewell 65 off 25. Jacob Duffy 4/23.
- July 2026, 5th ODI vs West Indies, Bridgetown: Lost by 2 wickets. New Zealand 268/9, West Indies 269/8. Tom Latham 69, Nick Kelly 64, Will Young 56. New Zealand still won that ODI series 3-2.
India:
- 3 Oct, 3rd ODI vs West Indies, Mullanpur: Lost by 5 wickets. India 351/7. KL Rahul 129 not out, Rohit Sharma 92, Ruturaj Gaikwad 55. India still won the series.
- India won the T20I series in New Zealand 3-2 last week.
Series Score
This is the first game of the five match ODI series.
NZ vs IND Head To Head
India have won 8 of the last 10 ODIs between these teams. New Zealand won two of the three ODIs in India in January 2026.
NZ vs IND Squads
New Zealand (first three ODIs): Mitchell Santner (C), Tom Latham (WK), Tim Seifert (WK), Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Nathan Smith, Will Young, Blair Tickner
India (first three ODIs): Shubman Gill (C), Shreyas Iyer (VC), KL Rahul (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav
Team news: Mark Chapman (hamstring) and Rachin Ravindra (shoulder) are out of the series. Matt Henry has a small thigh tear and needs a fitness test. Prasidh Krishna is in the India squad subject to fitness.
Pitch Report
Eden Park has hosted 28 ODIs. The average first innings score is 251, and fast bowlers have taken 82% of the wickets in the last 10 games here. The straight boundaries are very short.
For fantasy, pick top order batters and fast bowlers. Around 290 looks like a good total.
Weather Report
It will be mild in Auckland on Wednesday, around 19°C, with a 20% chance of rain. A full game is expected.
Probable Playing XIs
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Anshul Kamboj
This is the first ODI for both squads, so these XIs are our best guess. Final XIs come at the toss.
Top Fantasy Picks
- KL Rahul (IND, wicketkeeper): 129 not out in India’s last ODI.
- Glenn Phillips (NZ, batter): 107 off 49 and 70 in the T20I series.
- Rohit Sharma (IND, batter): 92 in India’s last ODI.
- Michael Bracewell (NZ, all rounder): 65 off 25 last Friday. Also bowls off spin.
- Jacob Duffy (NZ, bowler): 4/23 last Friday at this ground.
- Tom Latham (NZ, wicketkeeper): 69 in New Zealand’s last ODI.
- Daryl Mitchell (NZ, batter): 89 not out in the third T20I.
NZ vs IND 1st ODI Fantasy Team: Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul (C), Tom Latham
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell
All rounders: Michael Bracewell (Vc), Mitchell Santner, Axar Patel
Bowlers: Jacob Duffy, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav
Captain: KL Rahul. 129 not out in India’s last ODI.
Vice captain: Michael Bracewell. An all rounder who made 65 off 25 at this ground last Friday.
NZ vs IND 1st ODI Fantasy Team: Grand Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Tom Latham (Vc)
Batters: Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Devon Conway, Will Young
All rounders: Michael Bracewell (C), Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy
Bowlers: Jacob Duffy, Mohammed Siraj, Kyle Jamieson
Captain: Michael Bracewell. An all rounder who bats in the middle order and bowls off spin. Few people will make him captain.
Vice captain: Tom Latham. 69 in New Zealand’s last ODI.
Differentials: Will Young made 56 in New Zealand’s last ODI. Kyle Jamieson took 2/45 in the third T20I.
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Match Prediction
India have a very strong batting line up with Rohit, Gill, Kohli and Rahul. New Zealand are at home and beat India in the last ODI series, but they are missing Chapman and Ravindra. Our pick is India to win, but it should be close.
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FAQs – NZ vs IND 1st ODI Fantasy Team 2026
Who will win New Zealand vs India 1st ODI today?
India have the stronger batting and won 8 of the last 10 ODIs against New Zealand. We pick India.
What is the NZ vs IND fantasy prediction?
In small leagues, go with KL Rahul as captain and Michael Bracewell as vice captain. In grand leagues, try Michael Bracewell as captain and Tom Latham as vice captain.
What is the pitch report for Eden Park, Auckland?
The average first innings score is 251, and fast bowlers take most of the wickets. Around 290 looks like a good total.
What is the probable playing XI for New Zealand vs India?
This is the first ODI for both squads, so check the toss. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should both play.
Who are the best captain and vice captain picks for NZ vs IND?
Michael Bracewell and Axar Patel are the best all rounder picks. KL Rahul and Glenn Phillips are the best batting picks.
What time does New Zealand vs India 1st ODI start?
The match starts at 7:30 AM IST on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. That is 3:00 PM local time in Auckland.
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