India vs New Zealand 1st ODI 2026 LIVE Updates: India Won The Toss, Opted to Field First

Nicholls c Naman Dhir b Arshdeep Singh 9(11) [4s-2]

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Will Young c Shreyas Iyer b Arshdeep Singh 9(11) [4s-2]

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India begin their bowling innings with Arshdeep Singh as Will Young and Tim Seifert open the batting for New Zealand, who reach 4/0 after one over.

Shubman Gill attracts attention after being spotted wearing a small device near his right temple during the national anthems ahead of the India-New Zealand ODI.

On India's bowling combination, the captain confirmed that the team would field four fast bowlers alongside two all-rounders, Naman and Axar Patel.

The pace-bowling options named by Gill were Anshul, Auqib, Gurnoor and Arshdeep Singh, outlining India's decision to rely on a pace-heavy attack for the opening encounter.

Speaking at the toss, Gill said the presence of cloud cover influenced India's decision, explaining that having a target to chase could be advantageous if the match experienced any reduction in overs.

Gill described India's preparations for the ODI series as positive, saying the team had completed several productive practice sessions and that players were excited and well-prepared for the contest.

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has described the start of the ODI series as exciting, despite the quick turnaround following the conclusion of the T20I series, as both teams prepare for another contest.

Speaking ahead of the match, Santner said New Zealand were ready to move forward and expected another good batting surface. He acknowledged the demanding schedule but said the rotation of players had provided opportunities for squad members to demonstrate their abilities.

Discussing New Zealand's squad depth, Santner said changes in both teams had created opportunities for players coming into the side. He expressed satisfaction with how the incoming players had performed, describing the team's current position as positive.

Santner also provided an update on Devon Conway, confirming that the wicketkeeper-batter was recovering well after sustaining a head knock the previous day. However, Conway will not feature in the match as he has been advised to rest.

With Conway unavailable, Tim Seifert has been given an opportunity in New Zealand's top order. Santner identified Seifert, Will Young and Henry Nicholls as the team's top three batting options for the match.

The New Zealand captain also indicated that the bowling combination would have a similar structure to India's, with both sides expected to operate with four specialist bowlers.

Santner's comments highlighted New Zealand's approach of managing player workloads while maintaining squad balance during a demanding international schedule. The opportunity for Seifert and other players to step into the playing combination comes as New Zealand begin their ODI campaign following the T20I series.

Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull has described the pitch as a batting-friendly surface, predicting a high-scoring contest with teams potentially needing to reach at least 300 runs to remain competitive.

India have won the toss and have opted to field