After the T20I series, India and New Zealand move into the longer white-ball format. The five-match ODI series runs from November 4 to November 15, 2026, in New Zealand, and it will look different at the end from how it starts.

Both teams have named split squads. India change captain midway through the series, while New Zealand also refresh their group for the final two matches. That makes this guide essential reading before the first ball: the team you see in Auckland on November 4 will not be exactly the team you see in Mount Maunganui on November 15.

Full Schedule: Five ODIs, Four Venues, One Early Start

Every ODI in the series starts at 7:30 AM IST, so Indian fans will need an early alarm. The matches are spread across four venues, with the last two both at the same ground.

• 1st ODI: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 — Eden Park, Auckland — 7:30 AM IST
• 2nd ODI: Saturday, November 7, 2026 — Hnry Stadium, Wellington — 7:30 AM IST
• 3rd ODI: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 — Seddon Park, Hamilton — 7:30 AM IST
• 4th ODI: Friday, November 13, 2026 — Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui — 7:30 AM IST
• 5th ODI: Sunday, November 15, 2026 — Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui — 7:30 AM IST

The series follows the five T20Is, which finish on November 1 in Hamilton. The ODI series then gives both teams a different kind of test: 50 overs, more time to build an innings, and more room for a slow start to be recovered. After the ODIs, the tour moves into two Tests, starting on November 19 in Wellington, which explains why several players leave the ODI group early to prepare for red-ball cricket.

Why India Has Two Captains for One Series

Shubman Gill will captain India in the first three ODIs, with Shreyas Iyer as his vice-captain. For the fourth and fifth ODIs, Iyer takes over as captain, with Ishan Kishan as his vice-captain. Gill steps out of the ODI group at that stage to prepare for the Test series, in which he is also captain.

This is not a mid-series change caused by form or fitness. It was announced by the BCCI on October 16, 2026, as part of the original squad announcement. Fans should therefore not read the captaincy switch as a reaction to results in the first three games. It is a planned handover, designed to let Gill focus on the tests while Iyer leads a slightly younger ODI side through the final two matches.

India Squad for the First Three ODIs

Gill's squad for Auckland, Wellington and Hamilton is a strong one, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli both included, alongside KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan as wicketkeeping options. The bowling group mixes experience with youth, led by Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav.

India squad, 1st to 3rd ODIs: Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna (subject to fitness clearance), and Kuldeep Yadav.

Two things stand out. First, Jasprit Bumrah has been rested from the entire ODI series, although he is in India's Test squad for the tour. Second, Ravindra Jadeja has been left out of the ODI group, so Axar Patel carries the main spin all-rounder role, with Kuldeep Yadav as the specialist spinner.

India Squad for the Fourth and Fifth ODIs

For Mount Maunganui, Gill, KL Rahul, Anshul Kamboj and Prasidh Krishna leave the group. In come Tilak Varma, Auqib Nabi, Kumar Kushagra and Yash Thakur. Kushagra and Thakur have received maiden ODI call-ups, which makes the final two matches a chance to see new faces in Indian colours.

India squad, 4th and 5th ODIs: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper, vice-captain), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Kumar Kushagra (wicketkeeper), Mohammed Siraj, Yash Thakur, and Kuldeep Yadav.

Rohit and Kohli remain in both squads, giving the younger group experienced heads to lean on. Arshdeep Singh is also in both squads, cribet99 and his left-arm pace at the start and the death will be important in New Zealand conditions, where the new ball can swing early in the morning.

New Zealand Squad for the First Three ODIs

Mitchell Santner captains New Zealand throughout the series. For the first three ODIs, his squad includes experienced names such as Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra, alongside pace options Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson and Jacob Duffy.

New Zealand squad, 1st to 3rd ODIs: Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, and Will Young.

This is a balanced group for home conditions. Conway and Young can build an innings at the top, Mitchell and Phillips provide power in the middle, and Santner and Bracewell give the side spin control through the middle overs. The pace attack has both a new-ball swing and the ability to bowl hard lengths at the death.

New Zealand Squad for the Fourth and Fifth ODIs

For the final two ODIs, New Zealand bring in Finn Allen, Kristian Clarke, Matt Fisher, Lockie Ferguson, Mitch Hay, Nick Kelly and Tim Seifert, among others, while several players from the first group step out. Santner remains captain, which gives the refreshed side continuity at the top.

New Zealand squad, 4th and 5th ODIs: Mitchell Santner (captain), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Lockie Ferguson, Mitch Hay (wicketkeeper), Nick Kelly, Tim Seifert (wicketkeeper), Blair Tickner, and Will Young.

Allen and Seifert add aggressive batting options at the top, while Ferguson's pace is a point of difference at Bay Oval. As with India, the changes are planned, not a panic response, and they allow New Zealand to look at depth ahead of future series.

Venues to Watch

Eden Park in Auckland opens the series. It is known for short boundaries and high scores, and it has already hosted the fourth T20I of this tour on October 30. Wellington's Hnry Stadium, formerly Sky Stadium, hosts the second ODI, while Seddon Park in Hamilton hosts the third.

Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui hosts both final ODIs, on November 13 and 15. Playing twice at the same venue in three days is a small advantage for the team that adapts faster: the second match will be played on a pitch that has already seen 100 overs, and the team that reads the conditions better on the day will have an edge.

Where to Watch in India

In India, the ODI series is expected on the Sony Sports Network on television, with live streaming on SonyLIV. As with the rest of the tour, fans should check their local listings closer to each match, because channels and streaming windows can change, but the 7:30 AM IST start time is fixed for all five games.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the IND vs NZ ODI series 2026 start?

The first ODI is on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Eden Park, Auckland, starting at 7:30 AM IST.

How many ODIs are in the series?

Five ODIs, from November 4 to November 15, 2026. The series finishes with two matches at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.

Who captains India in the ODI series?

Shubman Gill captains India in the first three ODIs, and Shreyas Iyer captains India in the fourth and fifth ODIs. Ishan Kishan has been vice-captain for the last two matches.

Is Jasprit Bumrah playing the ODI series?

No. Bumrah has been rested from the ODI series, but he is in India's Test squad for the two Tests that follow on November 19 and November 27.

What time do the ODIs start in India?

All five ODIs start at 7:30 AM IST.

For fans keeping track of squads, venues and start times across the tour, CricBet99 is often mentioned as one companion source alongside official content. The simple version to remember is this: five ODIs, four venues, two captains for India, and a 7:30 AM start every time.