New Zealand vs India: Devon Conway ruled out of 1st ODI after training collision with Henry
Tim Seifert will replace Conway after the New Zealand batter was diagnosed with concussion.
Devon Conway has been ruled out of the first ODI against India after a concussion from a training collision with Matt Henry at Eden Park. Tim Seifert is set to replace him.
Key takeaways
- Devon Conway ruled out of first ODI against India
- Tim Seifert to replace Conway
- Conway diagnosed with concussion after collision with Matt Henry
- Incident happened during training at Eden Park
- Match is scheduled for Wednesday at Auckland
New Zealand batter Devon Conway has been ruled out of the first ODI against India after suffering a concussion in a training collision with teammate Matt Henry at Eden Park, with Tim Seifert set to replace him in the series opener.
New Zealand Cricket confirmed Conway had been taken to hospital for further examination and was diagnosed with concussion, ruling him out of the match scheduled for Wednesday in Auckland.
Conway and Henry collided while attempting an aerial catch during New Zealand’s training session ahead of the series opener. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said at the pre-match press conference that Henry seemed okay after the incident, while Conway had been rushed off-premises.
Santner indicated that Seifert, the back-up batter in the squad, would be a direct replacement for Conway, describing the incident as a freak accident and adding that head knocks must be taken very seriously.
Context
The first ODI is part of a five-match series between India and New Zealand in 2026, beginning at Auckland on November 4. The second ODI is scheduled for Wellington on November 7, and the third for Hamilton on November 10.
Devon Conway is a New Zealand cricketer who plays for the national team in all formats.
Born in South Africa, he was confirmed by the International Cricket Council in March 2020 as eligible to play for New Zealand from 28 August 2020, and New Zealand Cricket awarded him a central contract ahead of the 2020–21 season.
What happens next
Tim Seifert is expected to take Conway’s place in the XI for the first ODI against India. New Zealand will wait to see how Conway recovers from the concussion before considering him for later matches in the series.
India in New Zealand 2026 fixtures
Match | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|
1st ODI | Auckland | Nov 4, 2026 |
2nd ODI | Wellington | Nov 7, 2026 |
3rd ODI | Hamilton | Nov 10, 2026 |
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