India tour of New Zealand 2026 | 22-Oct-2026 12:30 PM | Hagley Oval
NZ 225/4 (20)
IND 230/6 (19.4)
India won by 4 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naman Dhir* | 42 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 280 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Henry* | 3.4 | 0 | 57 | 0 | 15.55 |
| Adam Milne | 3 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 14.33 |
Last Wicket:Shreyas Iyer c Mitchell Santner b Adam Milne 42(28) - 210/6 in 18.1 ov.
New Zealand vs India
New Zealand — Innings 1 (225/4 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Seifert (wk) c Sanju Samson b Mayank Yadav | 24 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 141.18 | |
| Finn Allen c Tilak Varma b Axar Patel | 45 | 24 | 5 | 2 | 187.5 | |
| Daryl Mitchell c Bhuvneshwar Kumar b Arshdeep Singh | 28 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 147.37 | |
| Glenn Phillips not out | 82 | 40 | 8 | 3 | 205 | |
| Bevon Jacobs run out (Arshdeep Singh) | 31 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 193.75 | |
| Michael Bracewell not out | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 116.67 | |
| Extras | NoBalls: 2 | Wides: 6 | Total: 8 | |||||
| Total | 225 | 4 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 12.2 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 11.2 |
| Mayank Yadav | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10 |
| Axar Patel | 4 | 0 | 51 | 1 | 12.8 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 4 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 10 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Seifert & Finn Allen | 49 | 30 |
| Daryl Mitchell & Finn Allen | 31 | 16 |
| Daryl Mitchell & Glenn Phillips | 42 | 27 |
| Bevon Jacobs & Glenn Phillips | 73 | 32 |
| Michael Bracewell & Glenn Phillips | 30 | 15 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Seifert | 4.6 | 49 |
| 2 | Finn Allen | 7.4 | 80 |
| 3 | Daryl Mitchell | 12.1 | 122 |
| 4 | Bevon Jacobs | 17.3 | 195 |
India — Innings 2 (230/6 in 19.4 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson (wk) b Mitchell Santner | 67 | 33 | 8 | 4 | 203.03 | |
| Abhishek Sharma c Adam Milne b Michael Bracewell | 29 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 241.67 | |
| Tilak Varma c Lockie Ferguson b Michael Bracewell | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 54.55 | |
| Shreyas Iyer (c) c Mitchell Santner b Adam Milne | 42 | 28 | 1 | 2 | 150 | |
| Ishan Kishan c Finn Allen b Mitchell Santner | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Axar Patel c (sub)Devon Conway b Lockie Ferguson | 24 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 171.43 | |
| Naman Dhir not out | 42 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 280 | |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy not out | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Extras | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 16 | Total: 17 | |||||
| Total | 230 | 6 wkts, 19.4 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Henry | 3.4 | 0 | 57 | 0 | 15.5 |
| Adam Milne | 3 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 14.3 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 3 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 11.3 |
| Michael Bracewell | 4 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 9.2 |
| Mitchell Santner | 4 | 0 | 39 | 2 | 9.8 |
| Nathan Smith | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 10 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson & Abhishek Sharma | 93 | 35 |
| Sanju Samson & Tilak Varma | 22 | 19 |
| Shreyas Iyer & Tilak Varma | 2 | 3 |
| Shreyas Iyer & Ishan Kishan | 5 | 6 |
| Shreyas Iyer & Axar Patel | 45 | 24 |
| Shreyas Iyer & Naman Dhir | 43 | 22 |
| Nitish Reddy & Naman Dhir | 20 | 9 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhishek Sharma | 5.5 | 93 |
| 2 | Sanju Samson | 8.6 | 115 |
| 3 | Tilak Varma | 9.3 | 117 |
| 4 | Ishan Kishan | 10.3 | 122 |
| 5 | Axar Patel | 14.3 | 167 |
| 6 | Shreyas Iyer | 18.1 | 210 |
Match Info
| Match | New Zealand vs India |
|---|---|
| Series | India tour of New Zealand 2026 |
| Time | 22-Oct-2026 12:30 PM |
| Venue | Hagley Oval Christchurch |
| Seating Capacity | 20000 |
| Live Telecast | SonyLIV,Sony Sports Network |
Match Preview: New Zealand vs India (NZ vs IND)
New Zealand will face India in a thrilling match on 22-Oct-2026 in India tour of New Zealand 2026. The match will be played at Hagley Oval at 12:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on SonyLIV,Sony Sports Network.
Hagley Oval Pitch Report for NZ vs IND 1st T20I Match
The pitch at Hagley Oval is considered to be completely flat and batter-friendly (a 'flat track'). However, fast bowlers may find good swing and bounce during the opening overs.
Dew Factor: There is a possibility of heavy dew in Christchurch during the evening, which could make bowling in the second innings quite challenging. Given this, the team that wins the toss is likely to prefer bowling first.
Hagley Oval Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Christchurch, NZ will be clean. The temperature is expected to around 11°C on the match day with 67% humidity and 7.7 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are no chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
New Zealand is known for its strong batting and bowling, while India remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in India tour of New Zealand 2026.
The pitch at Hagley Oval is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. New Zealand will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while India will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between New Zealand batting and India bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will New Zealand showcase its strengths, or will India pull off a major upset? Join us live on SonyLIV,Sony Sports Network on 22-Oct-2026 to find out the answer!
