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IND v NZ 2026 1st T20I Match: Match Preview, Best Pick, Today Match Prediction and Fantasy Tips
Updated - 19-JAN-2026 9:12 IST

The india vs new zealand series 2026 begins with the 1st T20I match, which will be played at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur, India, on 21 January. This is set to be an exciting contest.
India vs South Africa – 3rd T20I match Preview, India vs SA series 2025
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Category |
Details |
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Match No |
1st T20I match |
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Series |
India vs New Zealand series 2026 |
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Date |
21st January |
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Time |
07:00 PM |
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Venue |
Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur |
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Live Streaming |
TV- Star Sport 3(Hindi), Star Sports 1(English) |
India v New Zealand 1st T20I match of India vs New Zealand series 2026: We are excited to see how the teams play and how exciting the game will be. Also, stay connected with us and make cricket prediction for the spectators.
Head-to-Head Record In India
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Total Matches |
25 |
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India WIN |
14 |
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NZ WIN |
10 |
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N/R |
1 |
Who Will Win the 3rd T20I match?
If India can perform well with the bat and bowl disciplined lines under pressure, especially at locations that typically encourage scoring, they may have a tiny advantage. However, South Africa is hopeful following their second Twenty20 International victory and showed their ability to score large totals.
Pitch Report: Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur
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Condition |
balanced surface |
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Average 1st Innings Score |
146 |
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Pace Bowling |
Fast Bowlers Dominate Early |
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Spin Bowling |
Spinners become more effective in the middle overs |
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Toss Prediction |
Bowling First |
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Weather Forecast |
Hot with partly cloudy(28-30 C) |
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Rain Possibility |
10% |
Possible 11 For The 1st T20I Match of the India v New Zealand Series 2026
India Possible 11 For The 1st T20I Match of the India v New Zealand Series 2026
Suryakumar Yadav (capt), Shubman Gill (vice-capt), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Sanju Samson (wk), Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav.
New Zealand Possible 11 For The 1st T20I Match of the India v New Zealand Series 2026
Kane Williamson, Conway, Latham, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell, Phillips, Santner, Sodhi, Chapman, Finn Allen, Matt Henry, Ferguson, Jamieson, Boult (if available), Sears, Bracewell, Neesham, Tickner