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India vs New Zealand 1st T20I: India and New Zealand are currently playing the 1st T20I at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch, New Zealand. The match began at 12:30 PM (IST). India have won the toss and have opted to field.
India vs New Zealand (IND vs WI) Match Info
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs New Zealand (IND vs WI) |
| Series | India tour of New Zealand 2026 |
| Date-Time | 22nd October-2026 (Thursday) |
| Venue | Hagley Oval, Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar |
India vs New Zealand 1st T20I match scorecard: Considering recent form, head-to-head records, and team composition, Team India appears to have the upper hand in the T20I series against New Zealand. The Indian batting lineup possesses great depth, and the inclusion of Bhuvneshwar Kumar has further strengthened their bowling attack. That said, New Zealand has also assembled a strong squad, and with the advantage of playing in home conditions, the hosts are well-positioned to put up a tough fight.
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India opt to bowl: IND vs WI Confirmed Playing 11
India Confirmed Playing 11: 1- Sanju Samson(w), 2- Abhishek Sharma, 3- Ishan Kishan, 4- Shreyas Iyer(c), 5- Tilak Varma, 6- Nitish Kumar Reddy, 7- Naman Dhir, 8- Axar Patel, 9- Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 10- Arshdeep Singh, 11- Mayank Yadav
New Zealand Confirmed Playing 11: 1- Finn Allen, 2- Tim Seifert(w), 3- Daryl Mitchell, 4- Glenn Phillips, 5- Bevon Jacobs, 6- Michael Bracewell, 7- Mitchell Santner(c), 8- Nathan Smith, 9- Adam Milne, 10- Matt Henry, 11- Lockie Ferguson
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