New Zealand Adjusts ODI Squad Ahead of Third Match Against India

New Zealand has made significant adjustments to their ODI squad ahead of the third match against India, with fast bowlers Blair Tickner and Lockie Ferguson ruled out due to injuries. Matt Henry is also set to miss the match as he recovers from a collision during training. Northern Districts' Kristian Clarke has been added to the squad as a replacement for Tickner. The team is preparing for the upcoming matches while India currently leads the series 2-0. Stay tuned for more updates on the squad and match details.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 9, 2026, 08:30 IST

Squad Changes for New Zealand's ODI Series

Hamilton [New Zealand], November 9: New Zealand has announced further modifications to their lineup for the remaining matches in the five-match ODI series against India. Fast bowlers Blair Tickner and Lockie Ferguson will not participate, while Matt Henry is also set to miss the third match as he continues his recovery from an injury.

During the second ODI in Wellington, Tickner was hit by a ball while batting and will be sidelined for the next two games. To fill his spot, Northern Districts fast bowler Kristian Clarke has been called up as a replacement.

Although Tickner has been cleared of concussion, he must adhere to the International Cricket Council's (ICC) mandatory seven-day stand-down period after being replaced in the playing XI by Matt Fisher.

A media release from New Zealand Cricket stated, "Kristian Clarke will join the ODI squad today to provide bowling support for Blair Tickner, who was injured during the second ODI against India. Tickner has been cleared of concussion, but due to his replacement by Matt Fisher, he must follow the ICC's seven-day stand-down protocol before returning to international play."

Ferguson has been ruled out for the remainder of the ODI series as he recovers from a low-grade right calf tear sustained during the T20I series.

Matt Henry will also miss the upcoming third ODI in Hamilton as he continues to heal from an injury incurred during a training collision with teammate Devon Conway. He aims to return for the fourth ODI.

The statement further noted, "Lockie Ferguson will miss ODIs four and five as he has not fully recovered from his calf injury. Matt Henry, who was initially cleared of concussion after his collision with Devon Conway, was reassessed and advised to target a return for the fourth ODI."

Henry and Kyle Jamieson, who were originally set to join the Test camp after the third ODI, will now stay with the squad for the fourth match.

New Zealand has yet to announce their squad for the fifth and final ODI. However, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, and Nathan Smith will leave Hamilton on Wednesday to prepare for the upcoming ICC World Test Championship series against India, making them unavailable for the final ODI.

The statement concluded, "Henry and Kyle Jamieson, who were initially heading to the Test camp in Wellington after the third ODI, will now remain with the squad for the fourth match. Two players will be added to the squad for games four and five. The BLACKCAPS Test squad to face India will be announced soon."

Currently, India leads the five-match series 2-0, with the third ODI set to take place in Hamilton on Tuesday.

New Zealand squad for the 3rd ODI: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert, Nathan Smith, Will Young.

New Zealand squad for the 4th ODI: Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Hay, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Tim Seifert, Will Young.