Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma Next Match: When Will They Play for India?

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will have to wait until November for their next opportunity to represent India in ODI cricket. The two veteran batters recently featured in all three matches of India’s home ODI series against the West Indies, but they are not part of any ODI assignment immediately after that series.

Their next ODI opportunity is expected to come during India’s upcoming tour of New Zealand, where the two teams are scheduled to play a five-match ODI series. The series will be an important part of India’s preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s Next Match for India

India’s next ODI assignment after the West Indies series will be against New Zealand.

The first ODI of the five-match series is scheduled for November 4, 2026, at Eden Park in Auckland. The remaining matches will be played on November 7, 10, 13 and 15.

Kohli and Rohit have retired from Test and T20I cricket, so ODIs are now the only international format in which Indian fans can see the two former captains.

The upcoming New Zealand series could therefore be particularly significant for supporters who want to watch the two legendary batters continue their ODI careers.

India vs New Zealand ODI Series Schedule

ODI	Date	Venue
1st ODI	November 4, 2026	Eden Park, Auckland
2nd ODI	November 7, 2026	Wellington
3rd ODI	November 10, 2026	Hamilton
4th ODI	November 13, 2026	Mount Maunganui
5th ODI	November 15, 2026	Mount Maunganui

The five-match ODI series will follow India’s five-match T20I series against New Zealand, which begins on October 22. After the ODIs, India are scheduled to play two Tests beginning November 19.

How Did Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma Perform Against West Indies?

Both Kohli and Rohit enjoyed productive outings during India’s recent three-match ODI series against the West Indies.

Rohit Sharma finished the series with 225 runs, including a century and a score of 92. His three innings were 32, 101 and 92. Virat Kohli scored 168 runs, with an unbeaten 139 in the opening ODI and 29 in the second match. He was dismissed for a golden duck in the third ODI.

India won the series 2-1. The third ODI ended in a five-wicket victory for the West Indies after Shai Hope’s unbeaten 162 helped the visitors chase down India’s target.

Despite the defeat in the final game, the performances of Kohli and Rohit were encouraging ahead of their next ODI assignment.

Virat Kohli’s Record in New Zealand

Virat Kohli has considerable ODI experience in New Zealand.

He has previously played ODI cricket in the country and produced several important performances. His last ODI series in New Zealand came in 2020, when he recorded scores of 51, 15 and 9.

Current statistics also show Kohli has scored 596 runs in 13 ODIs in New Zealand, including one century and four fifties.

With the 2027 World Cup approaching, another strong series in New Zealand could provide valuable momentum for the former India captain.

Rohit Sharma’s Record in New Zealand

Rohit Sharma also has extensive ODI experience in New Zealand.

His previous ODI series in the country came in 2019, when he scored 11, 87, 62, 7 and 2 across the five matches.

Rohit has played 14 ODIs in New Zealand and scored 437 runs in 13 innings, including four half-centuries. He is still searching for his first ODI century in the country.

The upcoming five-match series could therefore give Rohit another opportunity to add a century in New Zealand to his international record.

New Zealand Series Important Ahead of 2027 World Cup

The five-match ODI series will have significance beyond the individual performances of Kohli and Rohit.

India are building towards the 2027 ODI World Cup, and the extended five-match series provides the team with valuable opportunities to assess combinations, batting positions and players in different conditions.

India’s ODI captain Shubman Gill will also be central to that preparation. Gill recently produced a huge performance against the West Indies, including a 223-run innings, while India’s bowling combination remains an area the team is looking to strengthen.

For Kohli and Rohit, the New Zealand tour could be another important step in their final phase of ODI careers.

When Will Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma Play Next?

Based on the current schedule, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are expected to next play ODI cricket for India against New Zealand on November 4, 2026, at Eden Park in Auckland.

India will then play four more ODIs in Wellington, Hamilton and Mount Maunganui, giving the veteran duo potentially five matches to prepare for the next stage of their ODI careers.

With both players having retired from Tests and T20Is, every ODI appearance is likely to attract significant attention as India continues its preparations for the 2027 World Cup.