IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1st, India vs New Zealand T20I series 2026

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for the 1st T20I of the India vs New Zealand T20I series 2026 between IND vs NZ to be played in Nagpur.

After a disappointing ODI series, India will face New Zealand (IND vs NZ) in a five-match T20I series. Both sides will leave no stone unturned to outplay each other in the campaign, which will be a platform to prepare for the T20 World Cup 2026.

The five-match T20I series between India and New Zealand will begin on Wednesday at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur, starting at 7 PM IST. Both teams have reached the final phase of their preparation for the upcoming World Cup.

This series will be crucial for both teams to address the shortcomings they currently have. Indian Captain Suryakumar Yadav will be hoping to regain his form, while New Zealand will be finding the right combination for the ICC event.

IND vs NZ: Match Details

• Match: India (IND) vs New Zealand (NZ), 1st T20I, India vs New Zealand T20I series 2026
• Match Date: January 21, 2026 (Wednesday)
• Time: 07:00 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 01:30 PM GMT / 07:00 PM LOCAL
• Venue: Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur

IND vs NZ: Head-to-Head: IND (14) – NZ (10)

India and New Zealand have faced each other 25 times in the shorter format. India have been victorious 14 times, and New Zealand have ten wins, whereas one game has been called off.

IND vs NZ: Weather Report

The weather for the first T20I in Nagpur is clear and humid. The expected temperature will be around 27°C, with a humidity of 44-51 percent.

IND vs NZ: Pitch Report

The wicket in Nagpur has been good to bat on. It has been a high-scoring venue even at the domestic level. There will be some help for the fast bowlers early on for the first few overs. Spinners will get a slow turn with the old ball. The chasing team has a good record here in T20s.

IND vs NZ: Predicted XIs:

India: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav.

New Zealand: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson.

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 IND vs NZ Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Ishan Kishan

Batters: Abhishek Sharma, Daryl Mitchell, Suryakumar Yadav, Rachin Ravindra

All-rounders: Glenn Phillips, Hardik Pandya, Mitchell Santner

Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jacob Duffy

Captain First-Choice: Abhishek Sharma || Captain Second-Choice: Suryakumar Yadav

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Rachin Ravindra || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Varun Chakaravarthy

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 IND vs NZ Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Sanju Samson, Devon Conway

Batters: Abhishek Sharma, Daryl Mitchell

All-rounders: Glenn Phillips, Hardik Pandya, Mitchell Santner, Axar Patel

Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Matt Henry

Captain First-Choice: Hardik Pandya || Captain Second-Choice: Glenn Phillips

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Daryl Mitchell || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Sanju Samson

IND vs NZ: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

Team India lost the ODI series, but in T20Is, they are stronger than the Kiwis. Their explosive batting template makes them favorites going into the first game. Hence, we back India to win this game.

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