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New Zealand have announced their 16-member T20I squad for the upcoming series against India, with experienced fast bowler Adam Milne returning to the international setup after nearly a year. The five-match India vs New Zealand T20I series will be played in October during India's tour of New Zealand.
Mitchell Santner will lead the New Zealand side, while Michael Bracewell has also returned after missing the 2026 T20 World Cup because of injury.
New Zealand Announce 16-Member T20 Squad for India Series
New Zealand have selected a strong squad for the upcoming India vs New Zealand T20I series. The team features a combination of experienced international players and younger names who have been part of the country's recent T20 setup.
The five-match series will give New Zealand an opportunity to continue building its T20 combination while preparing for the challenges of facing India.
Adam Milne Back in New Zealand Squad After Nearly One Year
The return of Adam Milne is one of the biggest highlights of the New Zealand T20 squad.
The experienced fast bowler has been away from international cricket for around a year. He will now make his return as New Zealand prepare to face India in a five-match T20I series.
Milne brings significant pace and experience to the New Zealand bowling attack and will add another option to the team's fast-bowling department.
Michael Bracewell Returns After Missing T20 World Cup 2026
Michael Bracewell has also made his return to the New Zealand T20I squad.
Bracewell was unable to take part in the T20 World Cup 2026 because of injury. After recovering, he has been selected for the upcoming series against India.
His return gives New Zealand another experienced all-round option and adds depth to the team's middle order and bowling combination.
New Zealand Retain 13 Players From T20 World Cup 2026 Squad
New Zealand have largely maintained continuity in their T20 setup. Thirteen players from the country's T20 World Cup 2026 squad have been included in the 16-member team for the India series.
The decision means most of the players are already familiar with the team's recent plans and playing combinations. The inclusion of Milne and Bracewell, meanwhile, brings back two players who were unavailable during the World Cup.
Mitchell Santner to Lead New Zealand Against India
Mitchell Santner has been named captain of the New Zealand team for the five-match T20I series.
The squad includes several established T20 names such as Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Tim Seifert, Lockie Ferguson and Matt Henry.
New Zealand have a balanced group featuring specialist batters, wicketkeeper-batters, fast bowlers and all-rounders.
New Zealand T20 Squad vs India: Full 16-Member Player List
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Mitchell Santner (Captain) | All-rounder |
| Finn Allen | Batter |
| Michael Bracewell | All-rounder |
| Mark Chapman | Batter |
| Devon Conway | Batter/Wicketkeeper |
| Jacob Duffy | Fast Bowler |
| Lockie Ferguson | Fast Bowler |
| Jack Foulkes | All-rounder |
| Matt Henry | Fast Bowler |
| Bevon Jacobs | Batter |
| Kyle Jamieson | Fast Bowler |
| Adam Milne | Fast Bowler |
| Daryl Mitchell | All-rounder |
| Glenn Phillips | All-rounder |
| Tim Seifert | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Nathan Smith | All-rounder |
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India vs New Zealand T20 Series: What to Know
India will travel to New Zealand in October for a five-match T20I series. The contest will see two strong T20 sides face each other across five matches.
For New Zealand, the return of Adam Milne and Michael Bracewell will be closely watched, while the presence of 13 players from the 2026 T20 World Cup squad provides continuity.
The series will also give both teams an opportunity to assess their players and combinations in the shortest format of the game.
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