India vs New Zealand 1st T20I Prediction, Fantasy Cricket, Head to Head

India, under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, will play a five-match Twenty20 International series against New Zealand on January 21 to wrap up their preparations for the 2026 T20 World Cup. The Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur will host the series opener on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

With both teams full of talented players and a reputation for close games, the first Twenty20 International has attracted a lot of attention. New Zealand will attempt to respond with balance and discipline, while India will seek to capitalise on home conditions.

India vs New Zealand 1st T20I Match Details:

Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium Pitch Report:

It is anticipated that the Nagpur pitch will provide a fair game between bat and ball. Early in the game, batters should have good bounce and carry, while bowlers who employ variations can succeed later. Spinners are also likely to be used as the game goes on.

Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium Weather Forecast:

Nagpur's weather appears to be perfect for cricket. Rain is not anticipated, and clear sky and pleasant evening temperatures are anticipated. This should enable you to play the entire game without any interruptions.

India vs New Zealand Head to Head:

India vs New Zealand Predicted Playing XI:

IND: Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Suryakumar Yadav (captain), and Varun Chakravarthy

NZ: Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Bevon Jacobs, Mitchell Santner (captain), and Devon Conway (wicketkeeper)

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