Out in the middle — Tuesday morning, 03 November
India prepares for ODI series opener against New Zealand in Auckland
Following their T20I series victory, India shifts focus to the 50-over format starting Wednesday.
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The story
With the T20I series against New Zealand now concluded, the Indian men's cricket team is gearing up for the first One Day International (ODI) of their tour. The action moves to Eden Park in Auckland, where the two sides will clash on Wednesday, November 4th.
India will be looking to carry their winning momentum from the T20I format into the ODIs, while the Black Caps will aim to bounce back on home soil. Key players from both squads will be eager to make an early impact in what promises to be another closely contested series between the two cricketing nations.
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Men's Test Team Rankings | 1. Australia (126 rating) | Australia leads the Test rankings. |
| ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings | 1. India (115 rating) | India holds the top spot in One Day Internationals. |
| ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings | 1. England (269 rating) | England sits at the top of the T20I rankings, with India close behind. |
What we'll be watching
- November 4: India vs New Zealand (1st ODI), Eden Park, Auckland
- November 4: United Arab Emirates vs Oman (145th Match, ICC Cricket World Cup League Two), ICC Academy Ground
- November 5: Bangladesh vs West Indies (2nd Test, Day 1), Sylhet International Cricket Stadium
- November 5: Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe (1st Test, Day 1), Sharjah Cricket Stadium
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