IND Vs NZ T20I series
IND Vs NZ T20I series: India and New Zealand are all set to face each other in the upcoming three-match T20I series, starting November 18.
After both teams lost their semi-final games in the recently concluded T20 World cup, it will be a series to boast their confidence.
There are some changes in both the sides with some of the big names missing in the squads.
India will play without their regular skipper Rohit Sharma, regular vice-captain KL Rahul, experienced Virat Kohli. While Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja will also not be available for the series due to injuries.
The hosts New Zealand will play without their star bowler Trent Boult and the stylish opener Martin Guptill.
Boult is no longer a member of the New Zealand’s central contract. While Guptill is not fitting in the squad as his competitor Finn Allen grabs the opening spot.
The last time both team met in the New Zealand, the hosts won the series by 3-2 in 2019-20.
IND Vs NZ T20I series squads
India
Hardik Pandya (C), Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Deepak Hooda, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (VC and WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Harshal Patel, Mohd. Siraj, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umran Malik
New Zealand
Kane Williamson (c), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Adam Milne, Glenn Phillips, Jimmy Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Blair Tickner
IND Vs NZ T20I series: Players to watch out for
The key players to watch out for in the T20I series between India and New Zealand would be Babar Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav as batters, Rishabh Pant as wicket-keeper. Hardik Pandya as an all-rounder. While Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Arshdeep Singh will lead the bowling department for India.
It will be the first biggest assignment for Hardik Pandya, however, considering his performance as a skipper in IPL or in international circuit so far and his reputation, he is most likely to dominate and will rule in New Zealand tour.
Finn Allen, Kane Williamson and Daryll Mitchell are the strongest batters in New Zealand’s side. Mitchell Santner as an all-rounder. While Lockie Ferguson and as bowlers are the strongest bowler for the hosts.
When and Where to watch the T20 series between India and New Zealand
The T20 series between India and New Zealand will start on November 18 at Sky Stadium in Wellington.
Live telecast of the match will be available will not be available to watch live on TV in India. The live streaming of the match will be available on Amazon Prime Video app.
You can also track live scores and updates on the stumps and bails website as well.
