New Zealand vs India 2019: India's Predicted Playing XI for 1st ODI 

#2 Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan will look to get back in form against the Kiwis

Shikhar Dhawan scored just 55 runs in the 3 matches against Australia, but the Indian team won't be very concerned about his form. The southpaw got a couple of good starts before getting out due to soft dismissals. Dhawan does not take much time to get back in form and will be keen to score big runs against the Kiwis.

#3 Virat Kohli

Kohli raises his bat after scoring a century in the second ODI

Virat Kohli continued his purple patch in ODI cricket and scored his 39th ODI ton in the second ODI against Australia. Kohli also played a useful hand in the final ODI. But Kohli will face much stronger opponents in New Zealand who have been in excellent form off late. Apart from his batting, Kohli will have his task cut out as a captain to contain the likes of Martin Guptill, Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor.