New Delhi, 11 October (H.S.):

New Zealand have announced their squad for the upcoming five-match One-Day International (ODI) series against India, with Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson, Rachin Ravindra and Tim Seifert included in the line-up. Mitchell Santner will captain the side.

The ODI series is scheduled to begin on November 4 at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand. Before that, the two teams will contest a five-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series from October 22 to November 1.

According to New Zealand Cricket, the team will aim to replicate its historic ODI series triumph over India in January. New Zealand defeated India 2–1 on Indian soil, securing their first-ever ODI series victory in India.

New Zealand have announced separate squads for the first three ODIs and the final two matches. Following the third ODI, some members of the squad will travel to Wellington to prepare for the upcoming Test series. Seven additional players have therefore been included for the fourth and fifth ODIs.

Finn Allen and Lockie Ferguson last played an ODI in 2023. Ferguson’s most recent appearance was in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup semi-final against India in Mumbai. Tim Seifert last featured in an ODI approximately 18 months ago, during New Zealand’s home series against Pakistan. Ravindra, who was ruled out of the T20I series due to a shoulder injury, is set to return for the first three ODIs.

## New Zealand ODI Squads for India Series

First Three ODIs

1. Mitchell Santner (Captain)

2. Michael Bracewell

3. Mark Chapman

4. Devon Conway

5. Jacob Duffy

6. Matt Henry

7. Kyle Jamieson

8. Tom Latham (Wicketkeeper)

9. Daryl Mitchell

10. Glenn Phillips

11. Rachin Ravindra

12. Nathan Smith

13. Will Young

14. Blair Tickner

Fourth and Fifth ODIs

1. Mitchell Santner (Captain)

2. Finn Allen

3. Michael Bracewell

4. Mark Chapman

5. Kristian Clarke

6. Jacob Duffy

7. Matt Fisher

8. Lockie Ferguson

9. Mitch Hay (Wicketkeeper)

10. Nick Kelly

11. Tim Seifert (Wicketkeeper)

12. Blair Tickner

13. Will Young

The split-squad arrangement will allow New Zealand to manage player workloads while preparing for the subsequent Test series. The team will look to build on its previous success against India and deliver another strong performance in the upcoming ODI series.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar