T20 Series Concluded, Rohit-Kohli Set to Return: Full Schedule of Team India’s 5-Match ODI Tour Against New Zealand

With the five-match T20 International contest between India and New Zealand wrapped up, the focus pivots directly to fifty-over cricket as the two sides clash in a high-profile five-match One-Day International (ODI) series. The upcoming bilateral series carries major significance for cricket fans, marking the return of senior stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to active international duty. Having stepped away from the shortest format, the veteran duo joins the traveling squad to spearhead India’s top-order preparations looking ahead toward long-term ICC ODI cycles.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Return to Frontline Action

The presence of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli brings experience and stability back into the batting order following an explosive, youth-dominated T20I contest. Both batters last featured in the fifty-over format against the West Indies and have been putting in rigorous preparation during extended training sessions in New Zealand.

With the ICC ODI landscape demanding consistent top-order output, the series offers both batting giants an opportunity to anchor the innings against a strong Kiwi bowling attack in seam-friendly conditions.

Early Morning Starts for Indian Viewers

Unlike the T20I games which began in the afternoon, the five ODIs across New Zealand will feature early morning starts for spectators watching from the Indian subcontinent. All five day-night fixtures are scheduled to start at 7:30 AM IST (3:00 PM local time), with the toss scheduled for 7:00 AM IST. Fans will need to tune in early to catch the opening overs and the veteran Indian opening combinations in action.

Complete Fixtures and Venue Breakdown

The series will travel across four premier venues on the North Island of New Zealand, culminating in a double-header leg at Tauranga.

Squad Dynamics and Key Matchups

India’s designated ODI unit blends senior leadership with young pace and all-round depth. Alongside Rohit and Kohli, the middle order features established performers including KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, and Shubman Gill, while the bowling ranks feature Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, and Kuldeep Yadav.

They face a well-drilled New Zealand squad led by Tom Latham, featuring Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, and Matt Henry. The five fixtures will test India’s middle-overs strike capability and batting resilience against the new ball before the team shifts gears toward test cricket later in November.