The India vs New Zealand team players list 2026 ODI lists specialist batters, wicketkeepers, all‑rounders, and bowlers chosen for the January three‑match series in India. Shubman Gill captained India while Michael Bracewell led New Zealand.
India’s squad included players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja. New Zealand chose players such as Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips and Kyle Jamieson plus a few newer names.
This article discusses the January 2026 ODI squads, their roles and India’s injury replacements. The January home series is different from India’s tour of New Zealand, which needs a separate ODI squad announcement.
January ODI Series Overview
New Zealand’s January tour had three ODIs in Vadodara, Rajkot and Indore. Both teams first chose 15‑player ODI squads.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | New Zealand tour of India, January 2026 |
| Format | One Day International |
| Number of ODIs | Three |
| Host country | India |
| India captain | Shubman Gill |
| India vice‑captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| New Zealand captain | Michael Bracewell |
| Match dates | 11, 14 and 18 January 2026 |
| Venue cities | Vadodara, Rajkot and Indore |
The squad announcements fixed the players. Each match playing XI was chosen separately based on fitness, conditions and team balance.
India’s Full ODI Squad
India’s original squad had well‑known top‑order batters, two wicketkeeper batters, spin options and several fast bowlers.
| No. | Player | Main Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shubman Gill | Opening batter, captain |
| 2 | Rohit Sharma | Opening batter |
| 3 | Virat Kohli | Top‑order batter |
| 4 | KL Rahul | Wicketkeeper‑batter |
| 5 | Shreyas Iyer | Middle‑order batter vice‑captain |
| 6 | Washington Sundar | Off‑spin all‑rounder |
| 7 | Ravindra Jadeja | Left‑arm spin all‑rounder |
| 8 | Mohammed Siraj | Right‑arm bowler |
| 9 | Harshit Rana | Right‑arm fast bowler |
| 10 | Prasidh Krishna | Right‑arm fast bowler |
| 11 | Kuldeep Yadav | Left‑arm wrist‑spinner |
| 12 | Rishabh Pant | Wicketkeeper‑batter |
| 13 | Nitish Kumar Reddy | Seam‑bowling all‑rounder |
| 14 | Arshdeep Singh | Left‑arm bowler |
| 15 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | Opening batter |
Shreyas Iyer’s availability was first subject to fitness clearance. Pant and Sundar were later replaced because of injuries.
Opening and Top‑Order Options
Shubman Gill handled opening‑batter duties and captaincy. An opener must tackle the ball and decide when to speed up during the powerplay.
Rohit Sharma gave an opening option. His attacking style can pressure bowlers. Create scoring chances before the field spreads.
Virat Kohli offered a top‑order option at building partnerships. In cricket rotating the strike and keeping momentum between boundaries are key to this role.
Yashasvi Jaiswal added another opening choice and a left‑handed option for India. His inclusion gave flexibility. Did not guarantee a spot in every XI.
Middle Order and Wicketkeepers
Shreyas Iyer was chosen to strengthen the order. Middle‑order batters often face spin. Must switch between rebuilding an innings and raising the scoring rate.
KL Rahul provided wicketkeeping and middle‑order batting. His dual role let India think about combinations with specialist batters and all‑rounders.
Rishabh Pant was first selected as the wicketkeeper‑batter. His injury changed the original selection before he could play in the series.
All‑Rounders and Bowling Choices
Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar gave batting depth. Finger spin. Their different bowling styles gave India options to control the overs.
Nitish Kumar Reddy gave a seam‑bowling all‑rounder option. This kind of player can keep batting depth. Add another bowling option.
The specialist pace group had Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna and Arshdeep Singh. Arshdeep Singh’s left‑arm angle gave variation in the attack.
Kuldeep Yadav gave wrist spin providing India a way to take wickets against strong batting partnerships.
India’s Injury Replacements Explained
India changed two players in its squad. When looking at which players were available for each match the timing of these changes matters.
Dhruv Jurel replaced Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant was ruled out with a side strain and BCCI named Dhruv Jurel as his replacement, on 11 January.
Jurel joined the team as a wicketkeeper‑batter with KL Rahul. Pant is listed in the announcement but Jurel is part of the revised squad.
Ayush Badoni replaced Washington Sundar.
Washington Sundar felt pain in his rib area while bowling in the first ODI. He was ruled out of the two matches.
Ayush Badoni received his call‑up as Sundar’s replacement and joined the squad for the Rajkot and Indore games.
| Original Player | Replacement | Availability Change |
|---|---|---|
| Rishabh Pant | replaced by Dhruv Jurel | Pant ruled out of the series |
| Washington Sundar | replaced by Ayush Badoni | Sundar ruled out of the two ODIs |
The revised India squad for the second and third ODIs had Jurel and Badoni who took the places of Pant and Sundar.
New Zealand’s complete ODI squad
New Zealand announced a 15‑player squad that mixes experienced batters with seam and spin options.
| No. | Player | Main Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Bracewell | Off-spin all‑rounder captain |
| 2 | Adi Ashok | Leg-spinner |
| 3 | Kristian Clarke | Seam bowler |
| 4 | Josh Clarkson | Seam‑bowling all‑rounder |
| 5 | Devon Conway | Top‑order batter |
| 6 | Zak Foulkes | Seam‑bowling all‑rounder |
| 7 | Mitch Hay | Wicketkeeper‑batter |
| 8 | Kyle Jamieson | Fast bowler |
| 9 | Nick Kelly | Batter |
| 10 | Jayden Lennox | Left‑arm spinner |
| 11 | Daryl Mitchell | Batting all‑rounder |
| 12 | Henry Nicholls | Top‑order batter |
| 13 | Glenn Phillips | Batting all‑rounder |
| 14 | Michael Rae | Fast bowler |
| 15 | Will Young | Top‑order batter |
Batting and wicketkeeping options
Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls. Will Young are part of New Zealand’s specialist batting group. Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips provide batting choices and Mitch Hay is the wicketkeeper‑batter.
All‑rounders and specialist bowlers
Captain Michael Bracewell gives batting and off‑spin. Josh Clarkson and Zak Foulkes are seam‑bowling all‑rounders.
Kyle Jamieson, Kristian Clarke, and Michael Rae are the seam bowlers. Adi Ashok and Jayden Lennox offer specialist spin.
These are the ODI selections; the New Zealand T20I squad is separate. Should not be mixed with this list.
Match. Venue details
The three January ODIs ran on this schedule:
| Match | Date | Venue City |
|---|---|---|
| First ODI | 11 January 2026 | Vadodara |
| Second ODI | 14 January 2026 | Rajkot |
| Third ODI | 18 January 2026 | Indore |
The first match happened before Sundar was replaced. As a result the players India could use for the matches were different from the original squad list.
Full squad versus playing XI
A squad lists every player chosen for the series. A playing XI is the eleven selected for a match.
Backup wicketkeepers, reserve openers and extra bowlers may stay outside the XI. Selection relies on the pitch, player fitness and the balance between batting and bowling.
A predicted XI is a guess made before the pick. The team sheet and match scorecard show who truly played.
2026 ODI squad status
The January squad does not confirm who will play in India’s later tour of New Zealand.
BCCI’s 6 October 2026 announcement listed the T20I and India A squads. Said that the ODI and Test squads would be announced later. Those ODI selections need an announcement.
FAQs
1. Who captained India in the January 2026 ODI series?
Shubman Gill was the captain and Shreyas Iyer was the vice‑captain.
2. Who was New Zealand’s ODI captain?
Michael Bracewell led New Zealand’s January ODI squad against India.
3. Were Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli selected?
Yes. Both were part of India’s 15‑player January ODI squad.
4. Who replaced Pant and Sundar?
Dhruv Jurel replaced Rishabh Pant and Ayush Badoni replaced Washington Sundar for the two matches.
5. Does this list confirm the tour’s ODI squad?
No. This list is for January. BCCI’s 6 October announcement said the later ODI squad would be announced separately.
Conclusion
The India vs New Zealand player list for the 2026 ODI shows the batting, wicketkeeping, and bowling options for the January series. Gill and Bracewell led their teams and due to injuries, in India brought Jurel and Badoni into the squad. Using the dates and separating the squad from the playing XI keeps the list clear and useful.
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