Hardik Pandya is reportedly set to play in two Vijay Hazare Trophy matches for Baroda on January 3 and 8. However, he is expected to be rested for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, which begins January 11. This decision is attributed to managing his workload and injury history, prioritizing his fitness for the subsequent T20I series and the T20 World Cup. Jasprit Bumrah is also slated for rest, with both players considered crucial for India's T20 World Cup campaign.