India have named a split squad for the five-match ODI series in New Zealand, running from November 4 to November 15. One group covers the first three ODIs and another covers the fourth and fifth. With two Tests following within days, the selection reflects a tight format turnaround.
India ODI Squad for New Zealand: Key Numbers
The series features five ODIs across four venues. Two Tests follow immediately, which is why workload management is central to this selection.
| Metric | Value |
|---|
| Total ODIs | 5 |
| Venues | 4 (Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton, Tauranga) |
| Players in ODIs 1-3 squad | 16 |
| Players in ODIs 4-5 squad | 15 |
| Players common to both squads | 11 |
| Gap between last ODI and first Test | 4 days |
Eleven players appear in both squads, so about 69% of the first squad carries over to the second. That leaves five names exclusive to the first group and four exclusive to the second.
Squad for the First Three ODIs
Shubman Gill leads the group for the first three matches. Nitish Kumar Reddy has been included for the first ODI only.
| Player | Note |
|---|
| Shubman Gill | Captain |
| Rohit Sharma | Batter |
| Virat Kohli | Batter |
| Shreyas Iyer | Batter |
| KL Rahul | Batter |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | First ODI only |
| Axar Patel | All-rounder |
| Naman Dhir | All-rounder |
| Anshul Kamboj | Pace option |
| Gurnoor Brar | Pace option |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | Batter |
| Arshdeep Singh | Pace option |
| Ishan Kishan | Wicketkeeper |
| Mohammed Siraj | Pace option |
| Prasidh Krishna | Subject to fitness |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Spinner |
Fitness and Replacement Updates
Prasidh Krishna is recovering from a hamstring injury and remains marked as subject to fitness. Mohammed Siraj has been called up as the replacement pacer.
Reports also indicate that Jasprit Bumrah is doubtful for the ODIs, with the pacer prioritising Tests over white-ball cricket.
Squad for the Fourth and Fifth ODIs
The second group is led by Shreyas Iyer, with Ishan Kishan as vice-captain and wicketkeeper. Four players appear only in this group.
| Player | Note |
|---|
| Shreyas Iyer | Captain |
| Rohit Sharma | Batter |
| Virat Kohli | Batter |
| Tilak Varma | Batter |
| Ishan Kishan | Wicketkeeper, vice-captain |
| Axar Patel | All-rounder |
| Naman Dhir | All-rounder |
| Auqib Nabi | Pace option |
| Gurnoor Brar | Pace option |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | Batter |
| Arshdeep Singh | Pace option |
| Kumar Kushagra | Wicketkeeper |
| Mohammed Siraj | Pace option |
| Yash Thakur | Pace option |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Spinner |
Squad Overlap Analysis
Gill, KL Rahul, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Anshul Kamboj and Prasidh Krishna feature only in the first squad. Tilak Varma, Auqib Nabi, Kumar Kushagra and Yash Thakur feature only in the second.
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav are available throughout.
New Zealand vs India ODI Schedule and Venues
All five ODIs start at 3.00 pm local time, which is 7.30 am IST. The first match is at Eden Park in Auckland on November 4.
| ODI | Venue | Date |
|---|
| 1st | Eden Park, Auckland | November 4 |
| 2nd | HNRY Stadium, Wellington | Date not specified in source |
| 3rd | Seddon Park, Hamilton | Date not specified in source |
| 4th | Bay Oval, Tauranga | November 13 |
| 5th | Bay Oval, Tauranga | November 15 |
Test Series Turnaround
The first Test begins in Wellington on November 19, four days after the final ODI. The second Test finishes in Christchurch on December 1.
That short gap explains why some regular players may prepare with the red ball for a crucial World Test Championship series. The split squad structure allows that preparation without weakening the ODI side.
What the Split Selection Signals
The selection points to a deliberate rotation strategy rather than a fixed ODI core. Only 11 of 20 unique names appear in both squads, a 55% overlap across the full pool.
The second group offers opportunities to Tilak Varma, Auqib Nabi, Kumar Kushagra and Yash Thakur. Fitness updates on Prasidh Krishna and Bumrah's workload remain the key variables to watch.