India vs New Zealand 1st T20 Pitch Report: The five-match T20I series between India and New Zealand will begin on Wednesday at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur, starting at 7 PM IST. Both teams are in the final stages of their preparations for the upcoming World Cup.
India vs New Zealand (IND vs NZ) Match Details:
- League: New Zealand tour of India 2026
- Venue: Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium
- Date: January 21, 2026
- Start Time: 07:00 PM
- Teams: India vs New Zealand
IND vs NZ Match Previews
Following the ODI series, India will play a five-match T20I series against New Zealand (IND vs NZ). Both teams will leave no stone unturned to defeat each other in this series, which will serve as a platform for their preparations for the T20 World Cup 2026.
This series will be crucial for both teams to address their current shortcomings. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav will be hoping to regain his form, while New Zealand will be looking to find the right combination for the ICC event.
IND vs NZ, Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium Pitch Report
NZ vs IND 1st T20 Match Pitch Report: The Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur offers balanced conditions for the IND vs NZ first T20I, with initial pace and bounce favoring the fast bowlers. Later, it becomes more conducive to spinners, resulting in first-innings scores typically ranging between 150 and 165.
The red soil pitch provides true bounce and extra pace, aiding fast bowlers with movement under the lights in the initial overs. The large outfield, measuring 73m straight and 85m square, emphasizes running between the wickets. Spinners find grip in the middle overs, and dew makes chasing easier.
Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium Records and Stats In T20
| Total matches: | 12 |
| Batting first won: | 8 |
| Bowling first won: | 4 |
| 1st inn avg score: | 146 |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 125 |
| Highest Total: | 215/5 |
| Lowest Total: | 79/10 |
| Highest Chased: | 123/7 |
| Lowest Defended: | 123/7 |
IND vs NZ 1st T20 Playing 11
India Playing 11: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav.
New Zealand Playing 11: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson.
