IND vs NZ Today Match Prediction, 1st ODI – Who Will Win? Top Batter and Top Bowler Picks | India vs New Zealand 2026
IND vs NZ Today Match Prediction 1st ODI: India (IND) and New Zealand (NZ) are set to lock horns in the 1st ODI of the New Zealand Tour of India 2025. If you are searching for India vs New Zealand Today Match Prediction, you’re in the right place. The high-voltage clash will be played on Sunday, January 11, at the Reliance Stadium, Vadodara, India, where both teams will look to start the series on a winning note.
IND vs NZ 1st ODI Cricket Match Prediction (Pre-Match)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Winner Prediction | India is to win this match. |
| Most Runs | Virat Kohli (IND), Daryl Mitchell (NZ) |
| Most Wickets | Kuldeep Yadav (IND), Kyle Jamieson (NZ) |
| Most SIX | India to hit more sixes |
| Most 4s | India to hit more 4s |
| Fantasy Tips | IND vs NZ 1st ODI Dream11 Prediction |
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IND vs NZ 1st ODI Cricket Match Prediction – Team Analysis
India (IND) Team Analysis
Men in Blue will be led by Shubman Gill in this series. India heads into this series after winning the recent ODI series at home against South Africa. They have won three out of their last five ODIs. Moreover, the return of Indian veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma further strengthened the team. India glimpsed a brilliant performance in the past year and would like to replicate its past fortune.
India Team Strength Players:
Virat Kohli: India’s most reliable batter. He has scored 302 runs in three matches, including two centuries, showing complete control and making him New Zealand’s biggest challenge.
Rohit Sharma: The attacking opener. With 146 runs at a strike rate above 110 and two fifties, he gives India fast starts and puts bowlers under pressure.
Yashasvi Jaiswal: The fearless young opener. His 156 runs, including a century, and an average of 78 show he can dominate international attacks.
Kuldeep Yadav: India’s main wicket-taker. His nine wickets in three matches, with two four-wicket hauls, prove how dangerous he is in the middle overs.
Arshdeep Singh: The lead pacer. With five wickets and a strong economy of 5.50, he keeps runs down and takes key wickets when needed.
Also Read – IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction (1st ODI), in Vadodara 2026
New Zealand (NZ) Team Analysis
New Zealand continued their impressive run in ODI cricket, making it 17 wins from 20 matches. They enter in this series after winning two ODI series consecutively against the West Indies and England respectively. Michael Bracewell-led side keen to carry forward their winning momentum.
New Zealand Team Strength:
Daryl Mitchell is New Zealand’s X-factor. His unbeaten 119 and strong recent scores show he can change the game on his own.
Devon Conway is a steady opener. With 150 runs at an average of 50, he gives New Zealand a solid start.
Michael Bracewell anchors the middle order. His 86 runs at an average of 43 show he can hold the innings together.
Kyle Jamieson is the strike bowler. His seven wickets at an average of 20 and an economy of 5.38 make him a big threat with the new ball and in the middle overs.
IND vs NZ 1st ODI Match Details & Live Streaming:
| Match No. | IND vs NZ 1st ODI |
| Tournament | New Zealand Tour of SIndia 2025 |
| Date & Time | Sunday, January 11, 1:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Reliance Stadium, Vadodara, India. |
| Live Streaming | Star Sports Network |
India vs New Zealand: Probable Playing 11
India Probable XI:
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj
New Zealand Probable XI:
Devon Conway (wicketkeeper), Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell (captain), Glenn Phillips, Zak Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Adithya Ashok, Michael Rae, Jayden Lennox
Also read – IND vs NZ ODI Player Battles Head to Head & Team Stats
India vs New Zealand 1st ODI, Players To Watch Out for
Who will be the top run scorers for India today?
Virat Kohli is our pick to top-score for India.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Virat Kohli | 3 | 3 | 1 | 302 | 135 | 151.00 | 258 | 117.05 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 24 |
| 2. Yashasvi Jaiswal | 3 | 3 | 1 | 156 | 116 | 78.00 | 175 | 89.14 | 1 | – | 4 | 16 |
| 3. Rohit Sharma | 3 | 3 | – | 146 | 75 | 48.67 | 132 | 110.61 | – | 2 | 6 | 15 |
| 4. KL Rahul | 3 | 2 | 1 | 126 | 66 | 126.00 | 99 | 127.27 | – | 2 | 5 | 8 |
Who will be the top run scorers for New Zealand today?
Daryl Mitchell is our pick to top-score for New Zealand.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Devon Conway | 3 | 3 | – | 150 | 90 | 50.00 | 159 | 94.34 | – | 1 | 2 | 22 |
| 2. Daryl Mitchell | 1 | 1 | – | 119 | 119 | 119.00 | 118 | 100.85 | 1 | – | 2 | 12 |
| 3. Michael Bracewell | 3 | 3 | 1 | 86 | 40 | 43.00 | 95 | 90.53 | – | – | 2 | 7 |
Who will pick the most wickets for India in the match?
Pick: Kuldeep Yadav to take the most wickets for India.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Kuldeep Yadav | 3 | 3 | 30 | 187 | 9 | 4/41 | 20.78 | 6.23 | 20.00 | 2 | – | 1 |
| 2. Prasidh Krishna | 3 | 3 | 25.3 | 199 | 7 | 4/66 | 28.43 | 7.80 | 21.86 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 3. Arshdeep Singh | 3 | 3 | 28 | 154 | 5 | 2/54 | 30.80 | 5.50 | 33.60 | – | – | 2 |
| 4. Harshit Rana | 3 | 3 | 28 | 179 | 4 | 3/65 | 44.75 | 6.39 | 42.00 | – | – | 2 |
Who will pick the most wickets for New Zealand in the match?
Pick: Kyle Jamieson to take the most wickets for New Zealand.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Kyle Jamieson | 3 | 3 | 26 | 140 | 7 | 3/44 | 20.00 | 5.38 | 22.29 | – | – | 4 |
| 2. Matt Henry | 3 | 3 | 26.2 | 151 | 5 | 4/43 | 30.20 | 5.73 | 31.60 | 1 | – | 2 |
| 3. Mitchell Santner | 3 | 3 | 23 | 108 | 4 | 2/27 | 27.00 | 4.70 | 34.50 | – | – | 1 |
India vs New Zealand, Which Team Will score more sixes?
We expect India to hit more sixes in this match
India vs New Zealand, Which Team Will score more fours?
We expect India to hit more fours in this match.
| Team | Sixes / Match | Fours / Match |
|---|---|---|
| India | 10.67 | 26.33 |
| New Zealand | 5.33 | 24.00 |
Who will win today’s IND vs NZ 1st ODI match?
India has a more experienced and talented squad and also benefits from home conditions, which makes them look like the more balanced side.
Additionally, India has a superb 66% winning ratio on this venue.
Prediction: MyFinal11 expert is backing India to win this match.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on player stats, form, and match conditions. Cricket is unpredictable; consider other factors before making decisions.
