NZ vs IND Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today 1st T20I, India tour of New Zealand 2026
Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for the 1st T20I of the India tour of New Zealand 2026 between NZ vs IND to be played in Christchurch.
India are ready to challenge New Zealand in a multi-format series. The two sides will clash in five T20Is, five ODIs, and two Tests, starting on October 22.
The first T20I between these two sides will be played at Hagley Oval in Christchurch at 12:30 PM IST. Shreyas Iyer and Co. recently played a competitive T20I series against West Indies, and they will be prepared for this challenge.
India have won the last five bilateral T20I series against New Zealand. However, the Indian T20I team is going through a transition phase, and maintaining their dominance will be challenging.
Mitchell Santner will lead the hosts, and they have a very strong side for these conditions. They will fancy their chances of winning the long-awaited T20I series against India.
NZ vs IND: Match Details
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- Match: New Zealand (NZ) vs India (IND), 1st T20I, India tour of New Zealand 2026
- Match Date: October 22, 2026 (Thursday)
- Time: 12:30 PM (Indian Standard Time) / 7:00 AM GMT / 8:00 PM LOCAL
- Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch
NZ vs IND: Head-to-head: NZ (11) – IND (19)
So far, the two teams have clashed in 31 matches. India have won 19, while New Zealand have won 11. One match has been tied.
NZ vs IND: Weather Report
The forecast shows partly cloudy conditions in Christchurch on Thursday evening. The temperature will be around 20°C with average humidity of 54%.
NZ vs IND: Pitch Report
The Hagley Oval pitch offers good bounce and pace, making it an excellent surface for pacers. Seamers will get a lot of help, and it is expected to remain consistent throughout the game. The average score here is 159 in T20Is, and the chasing team has won more matches.
NZ vs IND: Predicted XIs:
New Zealand: Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (WK), Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitch Santner (C), Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry.
India: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Prince Yadav, Arshdeep Singh.
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 NZ vs IND Dream11:
Wicket-keepers: Ishan Kishan, Tim Seifert
Batters: Glenn Phillips, Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Tilak Varma, Abhishek Sharma
All-rounders: Mitch Santner, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir
Bowler: Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Captain First-Choice: Tim Seifert || Captain Second-Choice: Mitch Santner
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Ishan Kishan || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Axar Patel
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 NZ vs IND Dream11:
Wicket-keepers: Ishan Kishan, Tim Seifert
Batters: Glenn Phillips, Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Tilak Varma, Abhishek Sharma
All-rounders: Mitch Santner, Naman Dhir
Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kyle Jamieson
Captain First-Choice: Finn Allen || Captain Second-Choice: Naman Dhir
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Abhishek Sharma || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Daryl Mitchell
NZ vs IND: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
India have been inconsistent in this format recently, and these conditions will be challenging. Hence, we back New Zealand to win the first T20I on Thursday.
When will the first NZ vs IND T20I take place?
The first T20I will take place on October 22, 2026.
Where will the first NZ vs IND T20I take place?
The first T20I will take place at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
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