Shubman Gill Leads India in ODI Against New Zealand: Key Insights

In the first ODI against New Zealand, Indian captain Shubman Gill opted to bowl first after winning the toss. With a focus on experimentation, India has included six bowlers in their lineup. The match marks a significant moment for New Zealand as Kristian Clarke makes his ODI debut. Explore the team compositions and strategic insights from this exciting encounter.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 11, 2026, 15:22 IST

India's Strategy Unveiled in ODI Opener

Vadodara: In the first One-Day International match against New Zealand held in Vadodara on Sunday, Indian captain Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to field first.

The Indian team has opted for a bowling-heavy lineup, featuring six bowlers. Gill expressed his intention to experiment with various combinations to assess their effectiveness.

The spin department includes Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, and Ravindra Jadeja, while the pace attack comprises Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna.

New Zealand's captain, Michael Bracewell, announced that Kristian Clarke will be making his debut in One-Day Internationals.

Team Lineups

India: Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.

New Zealand: Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay (wicketkeeper), Michael Bracewell (captain), Zakary Foulkes, Kristian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson, Adithya Ashok.