Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman Ruled Out of New Zealand’s ODI Series Against India

Key points

1. Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman have been ruled out of New Zealand's five-match ODI series against India, which begins on November 4, 2026.
2. Chapman is recovering from a left hamstring injury and requires a further two weeks of rehabilitation following an MRI scan.
3. Ravindra's right shoulder has not recovered sufficiently for him to field at full capacity, and New Zealand are avoiding risk ahead of the Test series later in November.
4. Tim Seifert, originally selected for ODIs four and five, is now available for all five matches.
5. Henry Nicholls has been added for the first three ODIs, while Dean Foxcroft will join for the final two matches after the India A-New Zealand A red-ball series.
6. Matt Fisher will remain with the squad for the full ODI series, while Matt Henry's readiness to play is to be assessed after his recent quadriceps injury.

New Zealand will be without Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman for the five-match one-day international series against India after both players were ruled out while continuing their recovery from injuries. The series begins at Eden Park in Auckland on November 4, with the Black Caps reshaping their squad ahead of the opening match.

Different injuries keep two key players out

Chapman is recovering from a left hamstring injury sustained during his stint in the European T20 Premier League. A recent MRI scan showed that the batter needs a further two weeks of rehabilitation before he can return to full fitness. That recovery timeline rules him out of the entire ODI series.

Ravindra is continuing his rehabilitation from a right shoulder injury. New Zealand Cricket said the shoulder requires more recovery time before the all-rounder can field at full capacity. The management has opted not to rush him back into white-ball cricket with a two-match Test series against India scheduled later in the month.

Head coach Rob Walter described the absence of both players as disappointing, noting their value to the side. He said Chapman was working hard to return, while Ravindra's shoulder had not recovered to a point where he could field comfortably. The decision reflects the team's preference to avoid taking unnecessary risks before the Test assignments.

Seifert available for all five matches

Wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert has been made available for the full ODI series. He had originally been named only for the fourth and fifth matches, but will now join the group for all five games. Seifert comes into the series after scoring 93 from 50 balls in the fifth T20I against India in Hamilton on November 1.

Henry Nicholls has been added to the squad for the first three ODIs. The left-handed batter earned his call-up after scoring 119 for Canterbury against the Wellington Firebirds in the Ford Trophy. The innings was his 13th List A century and provided a timely domestic performance ahead of the international assignment.

Dean Foxcroft has been named for the fourth and fifth ODIs. He is due to join the Black Caps after the conclusion of the New Zealand A red-ball series against India A. Foxcroft recently featured in New Zealand's ODI matches against the West Indies and provides another batting option for the latter part of the series.

Changes to the bowling group and Matt Henry's fitness

Matt Fisher, who was initially selected for the final two ODIs, will remain with the squad for the entire series as an additional bowling option. His expanded availability is part of the adjustments made to the split squad following the withdrawals.

Matt Henry's participation in the opening matches remains subject to assessment. The fast bowler missed the final three T20Is against India after suffering a low-grade tear in his right quadriceps. He is due to assemble with the squad in Auckland, where the team will assess his readiness to play.

The squad changes leave New Zealand managing several fitness considerations as they prepare for a demanding schedule. The team will need to balance its ODI plans with the upcoming Test series, which is another reason for taking a cautious approach with Ravindra's rehabilitation.

Five-match series begins in Auckland

The first ODI is scheduled for November 4 at Eden Park in Auckland. The second match will be played in Wellington on November 7, followed by the third in Hamilton on November 10. The teams then move to Mount Maunganui for the fourth and fifth matches on November 13 and 15.

New Zealand enter the ODI leg after losing the five-match T20I series 3-2. The hosts won the final two T20Is after India had taken the first three matches, including the fifth game in Hamilton where Seifert's 93 helped New Zealand finish the series with a victory.

The absence of Ravindra and Chapman removes two established options from New Zealand's batting group, while the revised availability of Seifert, Nicholls and Foxcroft gives the selectors additional combinations across the five games. The opening match at Eden Park will be the first indication of how the reshaped squad settles into the ODI series.

Updated squad availability

For the first three ODIs, New Zealand's group includes captain Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert, Nathan Smith, Will Young and Blair Tickner. Matt Henry's readiness will be assessed after he joins the squad.

For the fourth and fifth matches, the group includes Santner, Finn Allen, Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Duffy, Matt Fisher, Foxcroft, Lockie Ferguson, Mitchell Hay, Nick Kelly, Seifert, Tickner and Young. The split-squad structure remains in place, with Seifert now available across the complete series.

New Zealand's immediate focus is to prepare for the first ODI while monitoring the remaining fitness concerns. Ravindra and Chapman will continue their rehabilitation away from the playing group, with the team looking ahead to the Test series later in November.