New Zealand squad for India ODIs: Full list & dates

New Zealand have recalled Lockie Ferguson and Finn Allen for their ODI series against India, while Rachin Ravindra, who will miss the T20I series against the same opponent, has returned from injury for the 50-over games. He won’t be part of the 20-over series because of the shoulder injury that he picked up during a promo shoot last month.

The series will be a mouth-watering contest between the two sides, who are celebrating 100 years of cricket between them. The Blackcaps will be eager to show their dominance at home against the strong blue brigade.

New Zealand’s squads: Who is in the split teams for the India ODI series?

The NZ selectors have named a split squad for the five games due to some of the players heading to Wellington, where the opening Test of the series will be played. That has expanded the squad to 21 players for the series.

“Zak Foulkes (hip flexor), Will O'Rourke (calf), and Ben Sears (ankle) were not considered for selection as they rehabilitate their respective injuries. Head coach Rob Walter will be joined by bowling coach Jacob Oram, and departing batting coach Luke Ronchi on his final New Zealand assignment before assuming his role as head coach of the Melbourne Renegades in the men's Australian Big Bash League.” The NZC released the statement.

Allen and Lockie Ferguson last played their ODIs in late 2023, while the former was not even part of the ODI World Cup 2023. The two newly contracted players, Nick Kelly and Matt Fisher, have been included in the side.

“First and foremost, this is a huge series for us, playing in front of our fans in full stadiums against a formidable Indian side. With the ODI World Cup just one year away, it's important for us to also view these matches as valuable preparation for that event.” Head coach Rob Walter said.

New Zealand ODI squads for India series-

First three ODIs: Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Will Young, Blair Tickner

Last two ODIs: Mitchell Santner (captain), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Lockie Ferguson, Mitch Hay (wk), Nick Kelly, Tim Seifert (wk), Blair Tickner, Will Young

When will the five ODIs take place? India vs New Zealand series starts November 4

The opening game of the ODI series against India will begin on November 04 at Eden Park in Auckland, just three days after the end of the five-match T20I series at the Seddon Park in Hamilton. The second and third ODIs will be played on November 07 and 10, respectively, in Wellington and Hamilton.

The focus will then shift to the fourth ODI at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on November 13, while the fifth game of the series will be played at the same venue on November 15.

There are only three days’ gap between the fifth ODI and the opening Test from November 19 at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, while the trip ends with the second Test at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch from November 27.