India vs NZ ODIs: Players Whose Form Could Decide Series

India and New Zealand will lock horns in a five-match ODI series starting Wednesday, November 4. India comes into the contest on the back of a T20 series win, and the visitors will look to strengthen their position in the 50-over format. New Zealand, meanwhile, will want to carry its recent T20 form into the ODI matches.

Five players in particular are being monitored closely as the series approaches.

Virat Kohli: A Possible Last Tour

India's star batter Virat Kohli is set to play what is considered his final tour of New Zealand, drawing added attention to his batting. Kohli has a good record in New Zealand, having scored 514 runs in 11 ODIs there at an average of 46. He has one century and four half-centuries from those matches.

Rohit Sharma: Setting the Tone

Rohit Sharma is also expected to play his last tour of New Zealand. The ODI World Cup next year makes this series particularly relevant for him. With conditions likely to aid fast bowlers, Rohit's task will be to give India a dependable start at the top of the order.

Glenn Phillips: Aggression and Stability

Glenn Phillips was among the standout performers of the T20 series, producing a string of notable numbers. He scored 341 runs across five matches, including three fifties and a century. Beyond his aggressive approach, he showed the ability to build an innings and keep the scoreboard ticking, which makes him a potential danger for India in the ODIs.

Mohammed Siraj: A Chance to Make Amends

Mohammed Siraj has a golden chance to prove his worth in this ODI series. He has played four ODIs this year and claimed four wickets. His bowling average for 2026 is 44. However, his performance in the unofficial Test against New Zealand A suggested that he is finding good rhythm.

Daryl Mitchell: A Familiar Threat for India

Daryl Mitchell has an impressive record against India. He has scored 938 runs in 16 ODIs against the Indian team at an average of 72, with four centuries and three half-centuries. He has also been in superb touch in 2026, managing 473 runs in six matches at an average of 94.

The ODI series is set to offer plenty of contests between bat and ball, with several individual battles likely to influence the final result.