IND vs NZ 1st T20 Match Preview: Time for Revenge in Nagpur!
By Crick tv
Created at Jan 21, 2026 02:06 PM
So finally the T20 series is starting from today and I am super excited. The 1st match is between India and New Zealand and its gonna be played at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur.
To be honest, I was very sad after we lost the ODI series 2-1. But T20 is our format and we are the kings here. Suryakumar Yadav is leading the side and we all know how dangerous he is when he gets going. I just hope he smashes the Kiwi bowlers all over the park today. Also Hardik Pandya is there so the balance looks good.
The match starts at 7:00 PM IST. The toss will happen at 6:30 PM. I think if India wins the toss they should bowl first because in Nagpur dew can come later in the night. It will be hard for bowlers to grip the ball in second innings.
Key Players to Watch
- Suryakumar Yadav: He is the captain and the best T20 batter. We need a big score from him.
- Hardik Pandya: His all-round performence will matter a lot.
- Rachin Ravindra: He played well in ODIs so Indian bowlers need to be carefull against him.
New Zealand is a good team they always fight hard but playing in India is not easy for them. Since the T20 World Cup is coming next month, this series is very imp for prepration. We need to find our best playing 11.
I am predicting India will win this match comfortably. The crowd in Nagpur is always loud and they will support the team fully.
So guys get ready with your snacks and popcorn. Lets cheer for Team India. Bleed Blue!
What do you think who will win today? tell me in comments.
Match Details:
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Teams: India vs New Zealand
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Venue: Nagpur
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Time: 7 PM
Lets go India!! 🇮🇳