Fielding accident: Devon Conway ruled out of 1st India ODI

November 3, 2026

New Zealand’s ODI campaign against India has faced another setback with the concussion suffered by opener Devon Conway during a training session at Eden Park. The injury occurred when Conway collided with teammate Matt Henry while both were attempting to field a catch, requiring immediate medical attention and subsequent hospital checks.

Conway has now been ruled out of the series opener on Wednesday, adding to New Zealand’s injury woes after Mark Chapman (hamstring) and Rachin Ravindra (shoulder) were also ruled out of the five-match series. The Black Caps will now look to adjust their batting lineup for the first ODI, with the match scheduled to begin at 7:30 AM IST in Auckland.

Conway’s absence follows a busy period for New Zealand’s squad, with multiple key players sidelined ahead of the high-stakes series. The team will continue monitoring his condition, though his availability for the remaining matches remains uncertain.

India, meanwhile, will look to capitalize on New Zealand’s challenges as the series progresses across four venues in New Zealand over the next two weeks.