New Zealand tour of India, 2026: India and New Zealand will play the first T20I match of their five-match series on Wednesday, January 21, at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. New Zealand is coming off a 2-1 series victory in the ODIs. Let's find out who will win today's match?
IND vs NZ (India vs New Zealand) Match Details
| Match | India vs New Zealand (IND vs NZ) |
| Series | New Zealand tour of India, 2026 |
| Date | Wednesday, 21st January 2026 |
| Time | 07:00 PM (IST) - 01:30 PM (GMT) |
IND vs NZ Match Previews
The Indian team has not lost a T20I series yet, which demonstrates their strong hold on the shortest format of the game. The team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will use these five T20I matches as a perfect dress rehearsal before the 2026 T20 World Cup.
New Zealand faced West Indies in their last 20-over match at home and won the series comfortably. However, their record against India in India is not very good, making this upcoming series an exciting contest between two of the best teams in international cricket.
IND vs NZ 1st T20 Pitch Report
The Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur is known for having one of the flattest pitches in the country, where scoring runs is often considered very easy. Due to the batting-friendly nature of the pitch, many high-scoring and exciting matches have been played here. However, the pitch also offers considerable assistance to spinners, especially those who like to give the ball some air and bowl at a slower pace. The average first-innings score here has been around 150. The team winning the toss will likely choose to bowl first.
Who will win today 1st T20 match between India vs New Zealand?
Aaj ka NZ vs IND match kon jeetega: India holds the advantage in today's first T20I match against New Zealand at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur.
India will benefit from home advantage, a strong batting lineup, and a formidable bowling attack, including spinners well-suited to the red-soil pitch, which initially offers pace and then provides grip. India's chances of winning are estimated at 55-60%, further boosted by their recent T20I form, including a 3-1 series victory against South Africa.
Due to the dew factor, batting becomes easier in the second innings on this ground, making chasing the target the preferred option, as the team batting second has often been successful here.
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