India vs New Zealand Preview & Prediction | First One-Day International

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Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to feature for India again in this ODI series against New Zealand.

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Venue: Vadodara International Cricket Stadium, Vadodara, India

Weather: Hot and sunny as temperatures climb to highs of 28c across the day.

How to watch: UK – TNT Sports / USA – Willow TV

India vs New Zealand prediction

Whenever Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma take the field for India, huge excitement is guaranteed among Indian cricket fans, with 50-over cricket being the only time we see them represent their country now as both have retired from Test and T20 international cricket. Their presence in the batting order, particular that of Kohli makes India a formidable ODI force.

It’s an impressive India squad on paper, one that should put in an impressive showing. New Zealand meanwhile, will not have Kane Williamson as he’s away at the SA20, whilst regular captain Mitchell Santner misses the ODIs through injury with Michael Bracewell set to deputise. With other key names such as Rachin Ravindra rested, it’s a subpar looking Black Caps team compared to their opponents and the smart moves would be to back India.

India vs New Zealand tip: India to win