IND vs NZ 1st T20 playing XI: The first match of the five-match T20 series between Team India and New Zealand is to be played at the ground in Nagpur. After the defeat in the ODI series, the Indian team, under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav, will be looking to put in a strong performance. The team will be hoping for explosive performances from Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson with the bat.
Meanwhile, Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube will be expected to shine with both bat and ball. In the bowling department, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh will be seen testing the Kiwi batsmen. On the other hand, after their impressive performance in the ODIs, New Zealand will also be aiming for a strong showing in the T20 series.
IND vs NZ 1st T20 Pitch Report: How does the Nagpur pitch play?
The first match of the T20 series between India and New Zealand is to be played at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. This ground in Nagpur is considered a paradise for batsmen. The pitch offers good bounce, resulting in a lot of fours and sixes being hit on this ground. It is quite difficult for bowlers to contain the runs here. This means you will see plenty of fours and sixes in the opening match of the series.
IND vs NZ T20 Head-to-Head Records.
This ground in Nagpur has hosted a total of 12 T20 matches so far, out of which the team batting first has won 8 matches. Only in 4 matches has the team chasing the target managed to win. The average first innings score on this ground is 146 runs, while the average second innings score is 125 runs. On this ground, Sri Lanka scored 215 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 20 overs against India, which is also the highest score on this ground.
Ishan Kishan and Riknu SIngh likely to stay out of the Playing XI.
In the first T20 International match against New Zealand, Ishan Kishan and Rinku Singh might have to sit out of the playing XI. In the first T20 match in Nagpur, Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson will be seen opening the innings. Shreyas Iyer or captain Suryakumar Yadav could bat at number three.
Hardik Pandya will be responsible for anchoring the middle order, while Shivam Dube and Axar Patel will play the role of finishers. Despite consistently impressive performances in domestic cricket, Ishan Kishan is unlikely to be preferred over Sanju Samson in the initial matches. Similarly, given Shivam Dube’s recent form, Rinku Singh’s chances of getting a place in the team seem slim.
Team India squad for T20 series against New Zealand:
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shreyas Iyer (first three T20Is), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel (vc), Rinku Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ishan Kishan (wk), Ravi Bishnoi.
Team India Probable playing 11 for IND vs NZ First tT-20
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel (vc), Rinku Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy
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