New Zealand vs India Dream11 Team Prediction, Playing XI & Preview | IND in NZ 2026/27 Match 1
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न्यूज़ीलैंड बनाम इंडिया ड्रीम11 प्रेडिक्शन: मैच 4 नवंबर को 7:30 AM IST, Eden Park, Auckland में। कप्तान के लिए टॉप पिक Virat Kohli, उप-कप्तान Nathan Smith। पूरी फैंटेसी XI, प्लेइंग 11 और पिच रिपोर्ट नीचे है।
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli rejoin India for a five-match ODI series that opens at Eden Park on Wednesday 4 November, with a 7:30 AM IST start (3:00 PM local). New Zealand have lost two batters before a ball is bowled: Rachin Ravindra (shoulder) and Mark Chapman (hamstring) miss the whole series. Shubman Gill leads India for the first three games and Shreyas Iyer for the last two, while Mitchell Santner captains New Zealand. The open question is Matt Henry, who joined the squad on Monday with a quad tear and will be reassessed before the game.
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NZ posted 185 (40.2 ov) and then bowled out IND to win. NZ won. Virat Kohli was the standout batter, scoring 74 off 51 balls. Arshdeep Singh led the bowling attack with 4/70. Anshul Kamboj was named Player of the Match.
Eden Park, Auckland has no completed matches on record for IND in NZ 2026/27 yet, so there is no reliable par score to quote. Treat the pitch report at the toss as your main signal and keep a balanced XI.
Tip: Always check the official playing XI announced on match day before finalising your fantasy team, because last-minute changes happen.
Team Assessment
Ravindra has not recovered well enough from a dislocated shoulder to field in white-ball cricket, and the side does not want to risk him before the Tests. Henry Nicholls comes in for the first three ODIs, Tim Seifert stays for all five after his 93 won the last T20I in Hamilton, and Matthew Fisher is extra seam cover for Henry. Tom Latham keeps wicket in the first three games.
Prasidh Krishna was ruled out with a hamstring injury and Auqib Nabi replaces him. Nitish Kumar Reddy is available for this match only, as he then joins India A for match practice before the Tests. India took the T20I series 3-2 but lost the last two games.
Key Players to Watch
Nathan Smith is a key NZ name for this fixture; their role will be clearer at the toss.
Kyle Jamieson is a key NZ name for this fixture; their role will be clearer at the toss.
Tom Latham is a key NZ name for this fixture; their role will be clearer at the toss.
Will Young is a key NZ name for this fixture; their role will be clearer at the toss.
Virat Kohli is a key IND name for this fixture; their role will be clearer at the toss.
Shubman Gill is a key IND name for this fixture; their role will be clearer at the toss.
Rohit Sharma is a key IND name for this fixture; their role will be clearer at the toss.
KL Rahul is a key IND name for this fixture; their role will be clearer at the toss.
Fantasy Cricket Picks
A core IND pick. Confirm the role at the toss. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
A core NZ pick. Confirm the role at the toss. Strong 1.5× value.
Must Picks
A core NZ pick. Confirm the role at the toss.
A core NZ pick. Confirm the role at the toss.
A core IND pick. Confirm the role at the toss.
A core IND pick. Confirm the role at the toss.
Differential Picks (Grand League)
Suggested Fantasy XI
Match Prediction
Hard to call. New Zealand won 2-1 in India in January but are short of Ravindra and Chapman here, and Wednesday may turn on whether Henry is fit and how quickly Rohit and Kohli settle.
Wait for the toss before locking in any New Zealand seamer, because Henry's fitness changes that attack. Nitish Kumar Reddy is only with India for this one game, so check he is in the XI before using him.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win New Zealand vs India?
Hard to call. New Zealand won 2-1 in India in January but are short of Ravindra and Chapman here, and Wednesday may turn on whether Henry is fit and how quickly Rohit and Kohli settle.
Who should be captain for New Zealand vs India in fantasy cricket?
Virat Kohli is the top captain pick, with Nathan Smith as vice-captain. A core IND pick. Confirm the role at the toss. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
What is the pitch report for Eden Park, Auckland?
Eden Park, Auckland has no completed matches on record for IND in NZ 2026/27 yet, so there is no reliable par score to quote. Treat the pitch report at the toss as your main signal and keep a balanced XI.
When is New Zealand vs India?
New Zealand vs India is scheduled for November 4, 2026 at 7:30 AM IST, Eden Park, Auckland.
What is the head-to-head record between New Zealand and India?
IND lead 3–2 across their last 5 meetings.
How have New Zealand and India been performing recently?
Ravindra has not recovered well enough from a dislocated shoulder to field in white-ball cricket, and the side does not want to risk him before the Tests. Henry Nicholls comes in for the first three ODIs, Tim Seifert stays for all five after his 93 won the last T20I in Hamilton, and Matthew Fisher is extra seam cover for Henry. Tom Latham keeps wicket in the first three games. Prasidh Krishna was ruled out with a hamstring injury and Auqib Nabi replaces him. Nitish Kumar Reddy is available for this match only, as he then joins India A for match practice before the Tests. India took the T20I series 3-2 but lost the last two games.
What's a good fantasy XI for New Zealand vs India?
A balanced XI built from both squads: KL Rahul, Tom Latham, Will Young, Devon Conway, Nathan Smith, Mitchell Santner, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy, Kuldeep Yadav, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill. Adjust based on the confirmed playing XI closer to the toss.
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