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Following a historic 2-1 ODI series defeat at home, the focus for Team India shifts to the shortest format. The first of five T20Is against New Zealand is set for January 21, 2026, in Nagpur.

This series serves as the final dress rehearsal before the 2026 World Cup, which begins on February 7.

Match Details

Venue: Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur.
Date & Time: Wednesday, Jan 21 | 7:00 PM IST (Toss at 6:30 PM).

Team News & Squad Updates

India: Under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav, the squad sees significant changes from the ODI leg.

Key Returns: Ishan Kishan and Rinku Singh return to the T20 setup.
Injuries: Washington Sundar (side strain) and Tilak Varma (surgery) are ruled out.
Replacements: Shreyas Iyer has been drafted in for the first three T20Is as a replacement for Tilak, while Ravi Bishnoi replaces Sundar.
Omission: Notably, Shubman Gill has been left out of the T20I squad.

New Zealand: The Kiwis are high on confidence after their first-ever ODI series win in India.

Captain: Mitchell Santner leads a side that features veteran stars like Devon Conway and Glenn Phillips, alongside rising stars like Zak Foulkes, who impressed in the ODIs.

What to Expect

The Pitch: The VCA Stadium in Nagpur typically offers a balanced contest but has historically favored spinners as the game progresses. With dew expected, the captain winning the toss will likely choose to bowl first.
Revenge vs Momentum: India will be desperate to avenge the ODI series loss and solidify their World Cup combinations, while New Zealand aims to continue their unprecedented winning streak on Indian soil.

Key Stat: India has won 7 of their last 10 T20Is against New Zealand, but the Black Caps have won the last two matches across formats on this tour.

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