India is set to host New Zealand for a three-match ODI series, beginning January 11 in Vadodara. The Indian squad features key players like Shubman Gill (captain), Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma, with Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya rested. New Zealand brings a relatively inexperienced team led by Michael Bracewell. The first ODI will be played at the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium, which is hosting its first men's international match. Weather forecasts predict clear conditions for a full game, with temperatures around 28 degrees Celsius.