Black Caps are tight against India; T-20 and ODI squad like this…
New Zealand squad for 2026 tour of India released. The Black Caps have released their squad for three ODIs and five T20Is. The 15-man ODI squad is led by Michael Bracewell. Mitchell Santner is the T20 captain.
The first ODI against India will start on January 11. The T20 series will also start on January 21. Along with experienced players, young players have also found place in the squads. Jaden Lennox and Christian Clerk are debutants in T20Is and ODIs.
Up Next: 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is against India, starting in Vadodara on January 11 🇮🇳 #INDvNZ | 📸 = @PhotosportNZ pic.twitter.com/X7UuHYP6OZ
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) December 23, 2025
At the same time, due to injuries, some players could not get a place in the squad. Moreover, this is a crucial tour for the Kiwis ahead of the T20 World Cup, which will be hosted by India and Sri Lanka on February 7. The Kiwis will release their final World Cup squad after the T20 series against India.
Meanwhile, India had released their T20 squad earlier. Superstar Sanju Samson replaced Shubman Gill in Suryakumar Yadav’s T20 squad. And after a long time, Ishan Kishan also came back to the team.
ODI squad against India
Michael Bracewell (capt), Adi Ashok, Christian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Devon Conway, Zach Foulkes, Mitch Haye, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Jayden Lennox, Daryl Mitchell, Henty Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Michael Ray, Will Young
T20 squad against India
Mitchell Santner (capt), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zach Foulkes, Matt Henty, Kyle Jamieson, Bevon Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Ish Sodhi
Your BLACKCAPS ODI and T20I squads for 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is in India next month 🇮🇳
Congratulations to Jayden Lennox who earns his maiden international call-up!
Fullstory at or the NZC app 📲 #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/lbwgJ4bmrN
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) December 23, 2025
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