# New Zealand ODI squad vs India: Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson and Tim Seifert return, Rachin Ravindra back

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Author: Searchable Editorial
Published: 11 Oct 2026
Updated: 11 Oct 2026
Retrieved: 11 Oct 2026

> Mitchell Santner leads two different squads for the five ODIs in November, with seven players joining after the third match as New Zealand rotate before the Tests.

**New Zealand have recalled Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson and Tim Seifert** for the five-match **ODI series against India** in November, and **Rachin Ravindra returns from a shoulder injury**, [Business Recorder reported](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40443679/new-zealand-pick-allen-ferguson-seifert-for-india-odis-ravindra-returns) on Sunday. **Mitchell Santner** captains both squads.

Allen and Ferguson have not played a 50-over match for New Zealand since 2023; Seifert's last ODI was in 2025.

## Two squads for five ODIs

**First three ODIs (14):** Mitchell Santner (capt), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Will Young, Blair Tickner.

**Fourth and fifth ODIs (13):** Mitchell Santner (capt), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Lockie Ferguson, Mitch Hay, Nick Kelly, Tim Seifert, Blair Tickner, Will Young.

**Seven players join after the third ODI**: Allen, Clarke, Ferguson, Fisher, Hay, Kelly and Seifert. Some of the first group leave early to prepare for the two Tests that follow.

## India's tour of New Zealand

| Format | Matches | Start |
| --- | --- | --- |
| T20Is | 5 | 22 October |
| ODIs | 5 | November (3rd ODI in Hamilton on 10 November) |
| Tests | 2 | After the ODIs |

Ravindra is **out of the T20Is** after dislocating his right shoulder during a promotional shoot, but is fit in time for the ODIs.

## What the coach said

Head coach **Rob Walter** said New Zealand were "incredibly lucky" to have 21 players involved, and that the ODIs are preparation for the **ODI World Cup, a year away**. The Tests carry World Test Championship points, which is why some players will leave early.

India are playing West Indies at home right now; the [3rd T20I in Indore](/news/cricket/ind-vs-wi-3rd-t20i-on-sunday-at-630pm-pkt-series-level-1-1-indore-set-for) is tonight. All fixtures Pakistani fans follow are in our [cricket match centre](/cricket-today).

## Frequently asked questions

**Who captains New Zealand in the ODIs against India?**

Mitchell Santner captains both the squad for the first three ODIs and the squad for the last two.

**When does India's tour of New Zealand start?**

With the first of five T20Is on 22 October 2026, followed by five ODIs in November and two Tests.

## Sources

- New Zealand pick Allen, Ferguson, Seifert for India ODIs, Ravindra returns (11 Oct 2026) (Business Recorder (Reuters)): https://www.brecorder.com/news/40443679/new-zealand-pick-allen-ferguson-seifert-for-india-odis-ravindra-returns

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