India vs New Zealand 1st T20I: Live streaming, head-to-head, pitch and weather report
India vs New Zealand 1st T20I, Live Streaming and TV Telecast Online: India will be taking on New Zealand in the first T20I in Nagpur.
New Delhi: The five-match T20I series between India and New Zealand begins today at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. The series is crucial for both sides as they look to fine-tune their preparations ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to begin on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.
New Zealand will enter the T20I series on the back of a significant performance, defeating the Men in Blue 2-1 in the ODI series on Indian soil for the first time in their cricketing history. However, the Blackcaps have struggled against India in the shortest format, failing to win the last four T20I series.
Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah are available for the hosts after being rested ahead of the World Cup. Their return massively improves both the batting depth and bowling firepower.
Head-to-head record
India and New Zealand have played 25 T20I matches against each other. Out of these 25 matches, the Men in Blue have won 14, and the Kiwis have emerged victorious in 10 matches, while 1 match ended in a tie.
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When will the T20I match between India and New Zealand start?
The T20I match will begin on Wednesday, December 21.
What time will the India vs New Zealand match begin?
The match will start at 07:00 PM IST, with the toss scheduled at 06:30 PM IST.
Where will the T20I match between India and New Zealand be played?
The T20I match will be played at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur.
Where to watch the India vs New Zealand T20I match on television in India?
The match will be live-telecast on the Star Sports Network in India.
Where to watch the online streaming of the T20I match between India and New Zealand?
The T20I match can be streamed on the JioHotstar app and website.
Weather report
According to Accuweather, the weather will remain clear for the match between India and New Zealand in Nagpur. There are no chances of rain, and the temperature is expected to be around 26 to 21 degrees Celsius.
Pitch report
The surface at the Vidarbha Cricket Association is expected to be flat and helpful for batters. The pace bowlers might not get much assistance from the pitch, but as the match progresses, spinners might come into play. Conditions will help the batters more, so a big score is likely, with runs on offer through both innings.