India and New Zealand will begin their five-match ODI series at Eden Park in Auckland on Wednesday, November 4. The first ball is scheduled for 7:30 am Indian Standard Time, giving fans an early start before the working day.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are part of India’s squad for the series. Their experience will be important as India continue building towards the 2027 ODI World Cup. However, the final playing XI will be known only at the toss.
Shubman Gill will captain India in the first three matches, while Shreyas Iyer is set to lead the team in the final two. New Zealand will be led by Mitchell Santner. Fast bowler Jacob Duffy will be one of the players to watch as the hosts look to challenge India with their bowling attack.
The five-match schedule is as follows:
All five matches are scheduled for 3 pm local time in New Zealand. Indian viewers can watch the series on the Sony Sports Network, with live streaming on SonyLIV.
The series offers both teams an opportunity to test their combinations, assess players and strengthen their plans for the 2027 World Cup. For Indian supporters, the return of Rohit and Kohli will be a major attraction.
