India is set to host New Zealand for a three-match ODI series, beginning in Vadodara. The series marks the return of veteran batsmen Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the ODI squad, alongside Shubman Gill as captain and Shreyas Iyer as vice-captain. Rishabh Pant has been ruled out due to injury, with Dhruv Jurel named as his replacement, though KL Rahul is expected to keep wickets. The new BCA Stadium in Vadodara will host its first men's international match. New Zealand, captained by Michael Bracewell, fields an inexperienced squad aiming to adapt to Indian conditions.