India vs New Zealand T20 Match Preview, Squads and Match Details

New Zealand host India in the first T20I of the five-match series at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, on Thursday, October 22. The match starts at 12:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time, with India favourites at a 62% win probability compared to New Zealand’s 38%.

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Detail	Information
Match	New Zealand vs India, 1st T20I
Series	Five-match T20I series
Date	Thursday, October 22, 2026
Start Time	12:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time
Venue	Hagley Oval, Christchurch
New Zealand Captain	Mitchell Santner
India Captain	Shreyas Iyer
India Win Probability	62%
New Zealand Win Probability	38%

 

India Target a Strong Start in Christchurch

India will look to use their batting depth and bowling options to take an early lead in the series. Abhishek Sharma offers an attacking option at the top, while Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan provide wicketkeeping choices and batting depth.

Shreyas Iyer will captain the side, with Tilak Varma and Axar Patel adding further batting options. Shivam Dube and Nitish Kumar Reddy provide additional all-round options.

India's bowling attack includes Arshdeep Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy and Mayank Yadav. Their ability to take wickets and restrict New Zealand's scoring will be important at Hagley Oval.

New Zealand Count on Home Advantage

New Zealand will aim to make the most of home conditions in Christchurch. Finn Allen and Devon Conway offer contrasting opening options, while Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips can provide power in the middle order.

Captain Mitchell Santner adds left-arm spin and batting depth. Michael Bracewell also offers an all-round option, giving New Zealand flexibility with their team combination.

The pace attack includes Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, Jacob Duffy and Kyle Jamieson. New Zealand will look to take early wickets and put India's batting lineup under pressure.

India Squad News

Shreyas Iyer will captain India in the opening T20I, according to the supplied squad list. The group includes specialist batters, wicketkeepers, all-rounders, spinners and fast bowlers.

Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson provide attacking batting options, while Ishan Kishan adds another wicketkeeping choice. Tilak Varma, Axar Patel and Shivam Dube strengthen the batting lineup, with Nitish Kumar Reddy and Naman Dhir offering additional all-round options.

India's bowling options include Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh and Mayank Yadav in the pace department. Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy and Axar Patel provide spin options.

India squad

Shreyas Iyer (C), Sanju Samson (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Prince Yadav and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

New Zealand Squad News

Mitchell Santner will lead New Zealand, with Devon Conway and Tim Seifert providing wicketkeeping options. Finn Allen, Glenn Phillips and Daryl Mitchell are among the key batting choices.

Michael Bracewell and Josh Clarkson add all-round depth, while Nathan Smith offers another pace-bowling option. New Zealand also have several experienced fast bowlers who can challenge India's batters.

The squad's bowling resources include Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson and Blair Tickner. Santner and Bracewell can contribute with spin.

New Zealand squad

Mitchell Santner (C), Adam Milne, Devon Conway (WK), Daryl Mitchell, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Michael Bracewell, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Seifert (WK), Glenn Phillips, Blair Tickner, Josh Clarkson, Finn Allen, Nathan Smith and Bevon Jacobs.

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New Zealand host India in the first T20I of the five-match series on Thursday, October 22, at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. The match is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time.

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