Nov 4, 2026, 06:36:12 IST

IND vs NZ Live Score 1st ODI: Follow Latest Updates.
IND vs NZ Live Score 1st ODI: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will once again be at the centre of attention as India begin their ODI series against New Zealand, with the two senior batters looking to make the most of another opportunity in the format. However, the spotlight will also be on India’s bowling attack, which lacks experience compared to the usual first-choice combination. With Jasprit Bumrah being rested and Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana unavailable, Mohammed Siraj will have added responsibility to lead the pace attack. Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, Anshul Kamboj and Auqib Nabi offer options, but have limited ODI experience between them. New Zealand, meanwhile, will look to make the most of India’s depleted resources as the series gets underway.
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Nov 4, 2026, 06:36:12 IST
Siraj to lead pace attack
Mohammed Siraj will have added responsibility as India’s pace spearhead in the series. With Jasprit Bumrah being rested to keep him fresh for the upcoming Test matches, and Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana still some weeks away from an international return, Siraj will have to lead a relatively inexperienced pace attack against New Zealand.
Nov 4, 2026, 06:18:41 IST
Hello and welcome to our live blog of the first ODI between India and New Zealand. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be among the biggest attractions as the two sides kick off the series. India will be looking to make a strong start, but their relatively inexperienced bowling attack will have its task cut out against a New Zealand side led by Mitchell Santner. Stay tuned for all the live updates, scores and key moments from the match.