New Zealand Cricket has officially named its squads for the upcoming five-match ODI series against India, commencing on November 4, 2026, in Auckland.
The announcement features major comebacks, including all-rounder Rachin Ravindra returning from a shoulder injury, alongside limited-overs specialists Finn Allen and Lockie Ferguson.
Due to an overlapping schedule with the upcoming two-match Test series against India, New Zealand has deployed a split-squad strategy.
Key players will be withdrawn after the third ODI to transition to red-ball preparation ahead of the first Test at the Basin Reserve on November 19.
Key Highlights
- Rachin Ravindra’s Return: After missing the T20I series due to a shoulder injury, Ravindra is back and will feature in the first three ODIs.
- Comebacks: Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson, and Tim Seifert return to the fold, bolstering New Zealand’s white-ball depth.
- Split Strategy: Captain Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Blair Tickner, and Will Young remain available across all five matches.
Squad Breakdown
First 3 ODIs Squad: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Will Young.
Final 2 ODIs Squad: Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Fisher, Mitch Hay (wk), Nick Kelly, Tim Seifert (wk), Blair Tickner, Will Young.
