Top 3 bowlers to watch out for in NZ vs IND 1st ODI

The first ODI of India's tour of New Zealand 2026/27 is scheduled for November 4, 2026, at Eden Park, Auckland. The day/night fixture begins at 3:00 p.m. NZDT, which is 7:30 a.m. IST, and opens a five-match series running through November 15, 2026, across Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton, and Tauranga.

India arrive having won the preceding T20I series 3-2, while New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner in the ODI format, will be eager to build on their 2-1 ODI series victory on Indian soil in January 2026. With the toss yet to take place, probable XIs are based on preview information, and three bowlers stand out as ones to follow closely when play gets under way.

Here are top three bowlers to watch out for in 1st ODI:

1. Mohammed Siraj

Mohammed Siraj has collected 77 wickets from 51 ODIs, maintaining a bowling average of 25.69 and an economy rate of 5.16. His best ODI figures of 6/21 underline his ability to dismantle batting line-ups at pace. Siraj's control with the new ball and his capacity to generate movement make him a key threat at Eden Park, where conditions can assist seamers, particularly under lights.