IND vs NZ 1st ODI: The five-match ODI series between India and New Zealand is set to begin on Wednesday, November 4. The first match of the series will be played in Auckland. The wait for cricket fans is finally coming to an end. If you wish to watch this match live, be sure to note the timing, as it will begin early in the morning according to Indian Standard Time (IST).
Team India riding high after T20 series win
The Indian team is currently on a tour of New Zealand. The two sides recently contested a five-match T20 series, which India won 3-2. India secured the series victory by winning the first three matches, though New Zealand made a comeback to win the final two.
Now, both teams will face each other in an ODI series. In this five-match series, India will aim to replicate their stellar T20 performance and get off to a winning start.
First ODI to begin at 7:30 AM
The first ODI between India and New Zealand will take place on November 4. The match is scheduled to start at 7:30 AM (IST), with the toss taking place at 7:00 AM. Consequently, cricket fans will need to wake up early to catch the action.
This will be a 50-over-per-side contest. Barring any interruptions—such as rain or other unforeseen circumstances—the match is expected to conclude around 3:00 PM.
New Zealand Squad
Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Nathan Smith, Matthew Fisher, Blair Tickner, Tim Seifert, and Kyle Jamieson. Indian Team Squad
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (Captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Anshul Kamboj, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Ishan Kishan.
Match Timings at a Glance:
Match: India vs New Zealand, 1st ODI
Date: Wednesday, November 4
Venue: Auckland
Toss: 7:00 AM (Indian Standard Time)
Match Start: 7:30 AM (Indian Standard Time)
Expected Conclusion: Around 3:00 PM
