IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today – 1st ODI New Zealand Tour of India 2026
The India vs New Zealand 1st ODI Dream11 Prediction is here! This thrilling opening match of the New Zealand tour of India 2026 will see two top ODI sides battle it out in a high-stakes 50-over encounter. Fantasy cricket users can expect a strong performance from both teams as they aim to take the early advantage in the three-match ODI series.
Match Details
| Match | IND vs NZ – 1st ODI |
|---|---|
| Series | New Zealand Tour of India 2026 |
| Date | 11 January 2026 |
| Day | Sunday |
| Time | 1:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, India |
| Format | One Day International (ODI) |
Pitch & Weather Report
The pitch at Kotambi Stadium is expected to be batter-friendly with good value for stroke play, while spinners are likely to get assistance as the innings progress. Teams chasing totals might have an edge under the afternoon conditions. Weather conditions are forecast to be clear with no rain interruptions.
Probable Playing XI
(Final XI will be confirmed after the toss)
India (IND)
- Shubman Gill (C)
- Rohit Sharma
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- Lokesh Rahul (WK)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Washington Sundar
- Harshit Rana
- Mohammed Siraj
- Arshdeep Singh
- Kuldeep Yadav
New Zealand (NZ)
- Will Young
- Devon Conway
- Henry Nicholls
- Daryl Mitchell
- Glenn Phillips
- Josh Clarkson
- Mitchell Hay (WK)
- Michael Bracewell (C)
- Kyle Jamieson
- Kristian Clarke
- Michael Rae
Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips
⭐ Top Fantasy Picks
- Rohit Sharma (IND) – Proven run scorer & top-order batter
- Virat Kohli (IND) – High fantasy value with consistency
- Devon Conway (NZ) – Reliable runs at the top
- Glenn Phillips (NZ) – Strong all-round contributions
- Ravindra Jadeja (IND) – Spin all-round value
🔥 Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
Best Captain Picks
- Rohit Sharma
- Virat Kohli
- Devon Conway
Best Vice-Captain Picks
- Shubman Gill
- Glenn Phillips
- Ravindra Jadeja
🧠 Fantasy Tips
- Prefer top-order Indian batters as India have a strong batting lineup at home.
- Include spin all-rounders for points in all phases.
- Balance team with players who contribute in both batting and bowling.
Dream11 Team Prediction
🟢 Small League Team
Wicketkeeper: Lokesh Rahul
Batsmen: Rohit Sharma (C), Virat Kohli, Devon Conway
All-rounders: Glenn Phillips (VC), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar
Bowlers: Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kyle Jamieson
🟠 Grand League Team
Wicketkeeper: Mitchell Hay
Batsmen: Shubman Gill, Henry Nicholls, Devon Conway
All-rounders: Glenn Phillips (C), Ravindra Jadeja (VC), Michael Bracewell
Bowlers: Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Michael Rae
IND vs NZ Match Prediction
India start as favorites in the first ODI due to home advantage and stronger batting depth, but New Zealand’s all-round capability makes this a competitive contest.
⚡ Notes Before Finalizing Your Dream11 Team
- Check official playing XI after toss
- Monitor weather & pitch update
- Keep an eye on injury news closer to match start
