New Zealand vs India Dream11 prediction for the 1st ODI: pitch report, player form, captain and vice-captain picks and the best fantasy team for Dream11, My11Circle and MPL.
New Zealand face India in the 1st ODI of India tour of New Zealand 2026 at Eden Park, Auckland on Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 7:30 AM IST. Below is our NZ vs IND Dream11 prediction: who is in form, what the pitch has done, and two fantasy teams, one for small leagues and one for grand leagues. The same teams work on My11Circle and MPL. The Playing XIs are not out yet, so the teams are built from each side's probable XI (their last Playing XI). This page is updated once the toss is done.
NZ vs IND match details
- Match: New Zealand vs India, 1st ODI
- Series: India tour of New Zealand 2026
- Format: ODI
- Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
- Date and time: 4 Nov 2026, 7:30 AM IST
NZ vs IND pitch report and weather
In 28 recent Men's ODI matches at this ground, the average first-innings score is 251, and sides batting first have won 12 while chasing sides have won 12. That is a balanced record, so a mix of batters and bowlers makes sense.
Weather: 16.5˚C, Cloudy, rain chance 62 %, humidity 85%.
Players in form
Recent scores and bowling figures, newest first, with our estimated fantasy points per match.
| Player | Team | Role | Last 5 scores | Last 5 bowling | Est. points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Phillips | NZ | All-rounder | 65*, 107, 17, 70, 82* | 0/15, 0/16, 1/12, 1/5, 0/5 | 81 |
| Blair Tickner | NZ | Bowler | 4*, 12, 7, 3*, 8* | 2/38, 0/21, 5/76, 1/40, 0/35 | 64 |
| Abhishek Sharma | IND | All-rounder | 1, 27, 113, 27, 29 | 0/13, 0/23, 2/2, 0/8, 1/38 | 58 |
| Mitchell Santner | NZ | All-rounder | 5, 4*, 2*, 23, 39* | 0/39, 2/24, 1/17, 4/21, 2/39 | 55 |
| Adam Milne | NZ | Bowler | 1*, 4*, 0*, 1*, 2* | 4/19, 1/35, 0/33, 1/43, 2/23 | 48 |
| Naman Dhir | IND | Batter | 33, 28, 4*, 31, 42* | 0/16, 0/7, 0/19, 2/39, 0/25 | 47 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | IND | All-rounder | 22, 21, 26*, 2*, 41 | 1/19, 1/64, 1/38, 1/31, 0/40 | 45 |
| Jacob Duffy | NZ | Bowler | 5*, 1, 0, 3, 9* | 0/27, 4/23, 0/44, 1/41, 3/67 | 44 |
| Michael Bracewell | NZ | All-rounder | 65, 10*, 7*, 2, 21 | 0/38, 0/36, 0/35, 2/37, 2/20 | 43 |
| Tilak Varma | IND | All-rounder | 6, 35, 1*, 51*, 6 | 0/11, 1/9, 2/29, 1/11, 0/15 | 42 |
| Daryl Mitchell | NZ | All-rounder | 29, 24, 89*, 6, 28 | 0/26, 0/10, 0/6, 0/12, 0/0 | 40 |
| Arshdeep Singh | IND | Bowler | 1*, 0, 5, 11, 8 | 1/40, 1/38, 1/33, 2/33, 1/45 | 37 |
Best picks by role
Wicketkeeper: Tim Seifert (NZ): 93, 3, 2 in the last 3 innings. Sanju Samson (IND): steady recent numbers.
Batters: Naman Dhir (IND): 33, 28, 4* in the last 3 innings; 2 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings. Shreyas Iyer (IND): 50, 22, 5 in the last 3 innings.
All-rounders: Glenn Phillips (NZ): 65*, 107, 17 in the last 3 innings; 2 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings. Abhishek Sharma (IND): 1, 27, 113 in the last 3 innings; 2 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
Bowlers: Blair Tickner (NZ): 8 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings. Adam Milne (NZ): 6 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
Captain and vice-captain picks
- Captain: Glenn Phillips (NZ), our top-rated player, with 65*, 107, 17 in the last 3 innings; 2 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
- Vice-captain: Blair Tickner (NZ): 8 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
- Grand league captain: Abhishek Sharma (IND), a less popular choice that can pay off.
- Differential pick: Arshdeep Singh (IND), likely to be in fewer teams.
NZ vs IND Dream11 team for small leagues
- Wicketkeeper: Tim Seifert
- Batters: Naman Dhir, Shreyas Iyer, Finn Allen
- All-rounders: Glenn Phillips (C), Abhishek Sharma, Mitchell Santner, Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Bowlers: Blair Tickner (VC), Adam Milne, Jacob Duffy
- Captain: Glenn Phillips · Vice-captain: Blair Tickner
- Team split: NZ 7 : 4 IND
NZ vs IND Dream11 team for grand leagues
- Wicketkeeper: Tim Seifert
- Batters: Naman Dhir (VC), Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan
- All-rounders: Glenn Phillips, Abhishek Sharma (C), Mitchell Santner, Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Bowlers: Blair Tickner, Adam Milne, Arshdeep Singh
- Captain: Abhishek Sharma · Vice-captain: Naman Dhir
- Team split: NZ 5 : 6 IND
Dream11, My11Circle and MPL: what to check
- Pick 11 players with at least one keeper, batter, all-rounder and bowler.
- Most apps cap players from one side (7 on many contests, 10 on Dream11), and every app has its own credit limit, so swap a player of the same role if you go over.
- Check the Playing XI after the toss and replace anyone who is not playing.
NZ vs IND probable XI
New Zealand: Tim Seifert (wk), Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Bevon-John Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Adam Milne, Jacob Duffy, Blair Tickner
India: Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy
Follow the NZ vs IND live score ball by ball, and see our match prediction.
FAQs
Who should be captain in the NZ vs IND Dream11 team?
Glenn Phillips is our captain pick and Blair Tickner our vice-captain pick, based on recent form.
What is the NZ vs IND pitch like?
It has been balanced, with an average first-innings score of 251.
Is the NZ vs IND Playing XI announced?
Not yet. It comes at the toss, about 30 minutes before the start.
When does NZ vs IND start?
4 Nov 2026, 7:30 AM IST at Eden Park, Auckland.
This team is based on recent numbers and our own analysis; it is not a guarantee. Fantasy sports carry financial risk and can be addictive. Play responsibly, only if you are 18 or older and where it is legal in your state.
