IND vs NZ 1st ODI: Weather forecast, pitch report, probable playing 11s and all you need to know. (Photo: BCCI)
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Moneycontrol10-01-2026, 17:00

IND vs NZ 1st ODI: Weather, Pitch, Probable XIs for Vadodara Clash

  • India and New Zealand are set for a 3-match ODI series, with the first game on Sunday, January 11, at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara.
  • Key Indian players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Shreyas Iyer return; Jasprit Bumrah is rested, while Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, and Harshit Rana lead the pace attack.
  • New Zealand has performed well in white-ball cricket and previously won a Test series in India.
  • The weather forecast for Vadodara is clear and sunny, with temperatures ranging from 28°C to 13°C, ensuring uninterrupted play.
  • The Kotambi Stadium pitch is expected to be batter-friendly with a flat surface and consistent bounce, based on limited past international matches.

Why It Matters: The IND vs NZ 1st ODI in Vadodara promises a batter-friendly pitch and clear weather for an exciting match.

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