India and New Zealand will compete in a three-match ODI series starting January 11, 2026. Matches are scheduled for January 11 (Vadodara), January 14 (Rajkot), and January 18 (Indore), all day-night games beginning at 1:30 PM IST. The series is seen as preparation for the 2026 T20 World Cup and for the ODI team. Squad selection is pending a fitness update on Shreyas Iyer, with Ruturaj Gaikwad a potential replacement. Workload management for key players like Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah is also being considered.