After a comfortable series win against Sri Lanka, Team India will now look to continue their dominance at home when they will face New Zealand for a 3-match ODI and T20I series. The ODI series is scheduled to begin on January 18 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. New Zealand team will be without their experienced campaigners Kane Williamon and Tim Southee, which will give a slight advantage to Rohit Sharma and Co.
The biggest positive for Team India has been the form of Virat Kohli, who is back to his century-making streak. The former Indian skipper has scored 3 centuries in the last 4 matches, which is a huge boost for the side. Form of Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammad Siraj is also good news for the management.
From the New Zealand camp, Devon Conway and Glenn Phillips are the two key batters. Tom Latham also has a good record in India. From the bowling perspective, Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi will be the main men on dry Indian pitches.
But what role will the weather play in the game?
India vs New Zealand 1st ODI Weather Updates
The fans will enjoy a full 100-over game at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. While the temperature on the day is expected to be around 31 degrees Celsius, the evening is expected to be a little cooler with the temperature to be around 18-20 degrees.