Ravindra and Chapman ruled out of New Zealand's ODIs against India
Chapman's hamstring needs two more weeks and Ravindra's shoulder is not ready. Henry Nicholls and Dean Foxcroft come in, with the first ODI at Eden Park on 4 November.

Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman will miss New Zealand's five-match ODI series against India, which starts at Eden Park on Wednesday 4 November, ESPNcricinfo reported. An MRI scan showed Chapman's left hamstring needs another two weeks of rehabilitation, and Ravindra's right shoulder needs more time before he can field at full strength.
Who comes in
- Tim Seifert: first named for only the last two ODIs, now in for the whole series. He hit 93 as New Zealand won the fifth T20I in Hamilton, though India took that series 3-2.
- Henry Nicholls: added for the first three ODIs. He turns 35 this month.
- Dean Foxcroft: joins for the last two matches after playing in the New Zealand A against India A red-ball series.
"Everyone knows what an asset Mark and Rachin are to this side so it's a shame they have to miss this series," New Zealand head coach Rob Walter said.
New Zealand vs India ODI schedule, Pakistan time
| Match | Date | Venue | Start (PKT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Wed 4 November | Eden Park, Auckland | 7:00am |
| 2nd ODI | Sat 7 November | Wellington | 7:00am |
| 3rd ODI | Tue 10 November | Seddon Park, Hamilton | 7:00am |
| 4th ODI | Fri 13 November | Bay Oval, Tauranga | 7:00am |
| 5th ODI | Sun 15 November | Bay Oval, Tauranga | 7:00am |
Dates, venues and Pakistan start times as listed by Tapmad. Two Tests follow: Wellington from 19 November and Christchurch from 27 November.
What it means
New Zealand go into the series without two of their regular top-order batters, against an India side that has just won the T20Is.
The series is on early-morning Pakistan time, before work and school. Our report on the T20I decider is here: India vs New Zealand 5th T20I. Follow Pakistan's own fixtures on our match centre and series pages.
Frequently asked questions
- Why are Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman out of the India ODIs?
- An MRI showed Chapman's left hamstring needs about two more weeks of rehab, and Ravindra's right shoulder needs more time before he can field at full capacity, ESPNcricinfo reported.
- When is the first New Zealand vs India ODI?
- On 4 November 2026 at Eden Park, Auckland, with a 7am PKT start listed by Tapmad.
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