India are set to host New Zealand in a three-match ODI series, with the opening game set to take place at the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium (BCA Stadium) or Kotambi Stadium.
The Men in Blue are fielding a full-strength side against the Kiwis as captain Shubman Gill and his deputy Sheryas returned to the team after missing the South Africa series due to injuries.
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The series against the Blackcaps will mark the start of a busy white-ball schedule for the Men in Blue in 2026, which involves participation at the T20 World Cup in February as defending champions and co-host.
How many ODIs has Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara hosted?
Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara is yet to host a Men's ODI international. The stadium opened on December 22, 2024 and has since hosted a three-match ODI series between the Indian and West Indies women's teams.
How many spectators can the Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara hold?
The Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara has a seating capacity of around 40,000 spectators, making it one of the largest international cricket venues in India.
Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara pitch report
There is a very small sample size to get an understanding of the pitch. However, it is expected that a flat deck will be rolled out for the Indian team.
The ball should come on to the bat nicely, and we can expect some fire crackers from Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli. Bowling first can be an advantage on this wicket, as the dew factor should be concerning while fielding under the lights.
India & New Zealand squad for ODI series
India ODI squad vs NZ: Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (WK), Shreyas Iyer (VC), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Rishabh Pant (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal.
NZ ODI squad: Michael Bracewell (c), Adi Ashok, Kristian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Devon Conway, Zak Foulkes, Mitch Hay (wk), Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Jayden Lennox, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Michael Rae, Will Young.
New Zealand tour of India schedule
| Date | Host city | Fixture |
| Jan. 11, 2026 | Vadodara | 1st ODI |
| Jan. 14, 2026 | Rajkot | 2nd ODI |
| Jan. 18, 2026 | Indore | 3rd ODI |
| Jan. 21, 2026 | Nagpur | 1st T2OI |
| Jan. 23, 2026 | Raipur | 2nd T2OI |
| Jan. 25, 2026 | Guwahati | 3rd T2OI |
| Jan. 28, 2026 | Visakhapatnam | 4th T2OI |
| Jan. 31, 2026 | Thiruvananthapuram | 5th T2OI |
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