India and New Zealand to play first ODI in Auckland on Wednesday
Shubman Gill will lead a reshuffled Indian squad against Mitchell Santner's side at Eden Park.
India and New Zealand will begin a five-match ODI series at Eden Park in Auckland on Wednesday, November 4. The match is scheduled to start at 7:30 AM IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 AM IST, according to The Indian Express and Times of India.
India enters the series after winning the T20I series 3-2. The Indian squad features the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, with Shubman Gill captaining the first three matches before Shreyas Iyer takes over for the final two. The Indian squad includes KL Rahul, Axar Patel, and Mohammed Siraj, while Nitish Kumar Reddy will play in the first ODI only.
New Zealand is led by captain Mitchell Santner. The hosts' squad for the first three games includes Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, and Will Young. The venue at Eden Park is expected to provide a batting-friendly surface, though fast bowlers may find opportunities with the new ball.
Weather forecasts from AccuWeather suggest a 56 per cent probability of rain during the morning in Auckland. However, conditions are expected to clear in the afternoon and evening, meaning rain may not significantly interrupt the match. Temperatures are expected to be around 19°C at the start, potentially falling to 17°C by the evening.
The match will be televised on Sony Sports Network in India. Viewers can also stream the game via the Sony LIV app and website, while DD Sports on DD Free Dish will provide free live coverage, according to Prabhat Khabar.
