Sun Jan 11 08:10:00 UTC 2026: ### India and New Zealand Clash in First ODI, New Zealand Opts to Bat

The Story:

India and New Zealand commenced their three-match ODI series and five-match T20 series today, January 11, at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. Indian captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl first. New Zealand’s innings began with Devon Conway and Henry Nicholls at the crease. Early play saw New Zealand cautiously building their score, reaching 40/0 after 9 overs, with India searching for their first breakthrough. Kuldeep Yadav missed a crucial catch early in the innings potentially changing the trajectory of the game.

Key Points:

  • The first ODI between India and New Zealand is taking place on January 11 at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara.
  • Shubman Gill, India’s captain, won the toss and chose to bowl first.
  • New Zealand’s opening batsmen are Devon Conway and Henry Nicholls.
  • After 9 overs, New Zealand’s score is 40/0.
  • Kuldeep Yadav dropped a catch of Henry Nicholls in the 6th over.
  • Rishabh Pant is out of the series due to injury, replaced by Dhruv Jurel.
  • The match is broadcasted on Star Sports Network and live-streamed on JioHotstar.

Key Takeaways:

  • India’s decision to bowl first indicates a strategy to exploit early conditions and put pressure on New Zealand’s batting lineup.
  • New Zealand’s cautious start suggests a focus on building a solid foundation for a later assault.
  • The dropped catch by Kuldeep Yadav could prove to be a costly mistake for India.

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