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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

G11-Fantasy Cricket Prediction for Today's Match

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

 

Category

Details

Match No

1st T20I match

Series

India vs New Zealand series 2026

Date

21st January

Time

07:00 PM

Venue

Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur

Live Streaming

TV- Star Sport 3(Hindi), Star Sports 1(English)
OTT- Prime Video 

 

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

 

Total Matches

25

India WIN

14

NZ WIN

10

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


 

Condition

balanced surface

Average 1st Innings Score

146

Pace Bowling

Fast Bowlers Dominate Early

Spin Bowling

Spinners become more effective in the middle overs

Toss Prediction

Bowling First

Weather Forecast

Hot with partly cloudy(28-30 C)

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