India tour of New Zealand 2026 | 24-Oct-2026 12:30 PM | Hagley Oval
NZ 180/5 (20)
IND 181/6 (19.5)
India won by 4 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitish Kumar Reddy* | 26 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 200 |
| Tilak Varma | 51 | 26 | 6 | 1 | 196.15 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Duffy* | 3.5 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 10.7 |
| Nathan Smith | 3 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 11.33 |
Last Wicket:Naman Dhir c Glenn Phillips b Mitchell Santner 31(17) - 112/6 in 14.5 ov.
New Zealand vs India
New Zealand — Innings 1 (180/5 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Seifert (wk) c Tilak Varma b Arshdeep Singh | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 116.67 | |
| Finn Allen b Prince Yadav | 16 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 114.29 | |
| Daryl Mitchell c Tilak Varma b Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120 | |
| Glenn Phillips c Naman Dhir b Arshdeep Singh | 70 | 43 | 4 | 4 | 162.79 | |
| Bevon Jacobs c Axar Patel b Nitish Reddy | 58 | 46 | 5 | 1 | 126.09 | |
| Mitchell Santner (c) not out | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80 | |
| Michael Bracewell not out | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 500 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 7 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 180 | 5 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 0 | 50 | 1 | 12.5 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 8.2 |
| Prince Yadav | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 |
| Naman Dhir | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Axar Patel | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 7 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 3 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 10.3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Seifert & Finn Allen | 9 | 9 |
| Daryl Mitchell & Finn Allen | 9 | 9 |
| Glenn Phillips & Finn Allen | 23 | 14 |
| Glenn Phillips & Bevon Jacobs | 116 | 76 |
| Mitchell Santner & Bevon Jacobs | 8 | 5 |
| Mitchell Santner & Michael Bracewell | 15 | 7 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Seifert | 1.3 | 9 |
| 2 | Daryl Mitchell | 2.6 | 18 |
| 3 | Finn Allen | 5.2 | 41 |
| 4 | Glenn Phillips | 17.6 | 157 |
| 5 | Bevon Jacobs | 18.5 | 165 |
India — Innings 2 (181/6 in 19.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson (wk) c Glenn Phillips b Jacob Duffy | 14 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 82.35 | |
| Abhishek Sharma c Nathan Smith b Mitchell Santner | 27 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 128.57 | |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi c Daryl Mitchell b Nathan Smith | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Shreyas Iyer (c) b Mitchell Santner | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 63.64 | |
| Axar Patel c Daryl Mitchell b Mitchell Santner | 11 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 122.22 | |
| Tilak Varma not out | 51 | 26 | 6 | 1 | 196.15 | |
| Naman Dhir c Glenn Phillips b Mitchell Santner | 31 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 182.35 | |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy not out | 26 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 200 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | NoBalls: 3 | Wides: 5 | Total: 10 | |||||
| Total | 181 | 6 wkts, 19.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Henry | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Jacob Duffy | 3.5 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 10.7 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 3 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 12.3 |
| Michael Bracewell | 4 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 8.8 |
| Nathan Smith | 3 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 11.3 |
| Mitchell Santner | 4 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 5.2 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson & Abhishek Sharma | 40 | 28 |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi & Abhishek Sharma | 4 | 10 |
| Shreyas Iyer & Abhishek Sharma | 12 | 14 |
| Shreyas Iyer & Axar Patel | 13 | 11 |
| Tilak Varma & Axar Patel | 1 | 2 |
| Tilak Varma & Naman Dhir | 42 | 24 |
| Tilak Varma & Nitish Reddy | 69 | 30 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanju Samson | 4.4 | 40 |
| 2 | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 6.2 | 44 |
| 3 | Abhishek Sharma | 8.4 | 56 |
| 4 | Shreyas Iyer | 10.3 | 69 |
| 5 | Axar Patel | 10.5 | 70 |
| 6 | Naman Dhir | 14.5 | 112 |
Match Info
| Match | New Zealand vs India |
|---|---|
| Series | India tour of New Zealand 2026 |
| Time | 24-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 24-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 2nd 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 24-Oct-2026 to find out the answer!
