IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - New Zealand Tour of India 2026, 1st ODI

India is set to take on New Zealand in the 1st ODI of the three-match series on 11th January at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. India is entering the series after a successful run at home, winning four of their most recent home ODI series.

With this article, we bring you the Dream11 prediction for today's match of India cricket team vs New Zealand cricket team to help fantasy players pick the best team. This will also guide you with the best IND vs NZ today Dream11 team prediction.

IND vs NZ Match Preview

One of the best cricket teams in the world, India will take on New Zealand in the opening match of the One-Day Series. India is the number one-ranked side in this format. They won the previous series against South Africa 2-1 and will be keen to do well once again. They have named a full-strength side.

On the other hand, New Zealand are the number two-ranked side in ODI, but they will be without a lot of their key players for this series. This should be a closely fought game.

India vs New Zealand Match Details

IND vs NZ Dream11 Team Today Stats

• Indian young batting sensation, Yashasvi Jaiswal, was the top run scorer in India's last match, as he scored 116 runs off 121balls in his last match against South Africa. He will be a key player in the IND vs NZ Dream11 team prediction.
• The left-arm chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav was the standout for India, as he took four wickets in the last match against South Africa. According to our IND vs NZ Dream11 prediction for today, he is expected to be a key player.
• New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell was the team's top run scorer in the last match against West Indies with 40 runs off 31 balls. He will be a key player in today's IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction match.
• The right-arm medium-fast bowler, Kyle Jamieson, was the top bowler for the New Zealand team in the last match. He took one wicket in a 9-over spell. He will be an excellent pick for the IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction today match.

IND vs NZ Injury Update Today

India's vice captain Shreyas Iyer has been declared fully fit to play in the upcoming ODI match against New Zealand. Both teams' players are fully fit and ready for the ODI series.

IND vs NZ Toss Prediction

The toss will likely be won by India's skipper, Shubman Gill, who will then opt to bat first in the first ODI match of the New Zealand Tour of India 2026. This ground is suitable for defending the target.

Record of Chasing Teams at Kotambi Stadium

A total of 3 one-day international matches have been played here; the team batting first has won twice, while the chasing team has won once. The sample size is still too small to judge this venue; however, chasing in a day-night game might favour as dew might come in 2nd innings.

IND vs NZ Playing 11 (Probable)

India announced a strong squad for this ODI series, while the New Zealand side is missing a few main players for this series. All-rounder Michael Bracewell will lead New Zealand, while young Shubman Gill is the captain of the indian team.

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

The first match in the New Zealand Tour of India 2026 will have no stats available for the players who are the highest run scorers and wicket takers. Let's take a look at who has the highest number of runs scored and wickets taken in this upcoming match.

IND vs NZ Captain and Vice Captain Choices

• One of the best batsmen in the world, Virat Kohli and Kuldeep Yadav, two Indian legends, are the top contenders to captain this match. Both players are capable of performing well in this format and will make good selections for the IND vs NZ Dream11 prediction match today.
• Indian opening batter, Rohit Sharma and Michael Bracewell have emerged as the most likely candidates to be the vice-captains. Rohit Sharma is highly destructive in home conditions, while Michael Bracewell is a superb all-rounder.

Top Picks for IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction

• India's number 3 batter, Virat Kohli, showcased excellent form, smashed 2 centuries and a half-century against South Africa in the last series.
• Rohit Sharma will be a top pick in this Dream11 prediction. His record in the ODI format has been excellent

Budget Picks for IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction

• Devon Conway has scored 1615 runs in his ODI career and will be a good pick for this IND vs NZ Dream11 prediction.
• Kyle Jamieson can swing the new ball both ways, so he will be a budget pick in this IND vs NZ Dream11 prediction.

Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match

Keepers: KL Rahul, D Conway
Batters: R Sharma, V Kohli, S Iyer, D Mitchell
All-rounders: R Jadeja, G Phillips
Bowlers: K Yadav, M Siraj, Z Foulkes

Best Dream11 Team Today

Keepers: KL Rahul
Batters: S Gill, V Kohli, S Iyer, D Mitchell
All-rounders: R Jadeja, G Phillips, M Bracewell
Bowlers: K Yadav, H Rana, K Jemieson

IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today (1st ODI) New Zealand Tour of India 2026 Players to Avoid

• Washington Sundar, an Indian all-rounder who has been out of form for the past few matches, should be avoided for your fantasy team.
• Michael Rae, the fast bowler, may not be in the playing 11, so he should be avoided for this match.

IND vs NZ Weather & Pitch Report at Kotambi Stadium

• The first match of the New Zealand Tour of India 2026 in Vadodara will likely experience sunny conditions. There won't be any chance of rain during the match because the conditions will stay clear.
• The surface here is very good for batting, and teams will aim for at least 320 when batting first. Setting a strong total could be the deciding factor, as chasing under lights may be challenging.

IND vs NZ Head-to-Head Records

India and New Zealand have faced each other in 120 ODI matches. Out of these 120 games, India has won 62 of them, while New Zealand has come out victorious on 50 occasions. Eight matches ended without a result.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.