IND vs NZ 1st T20I Today Match Prediction: Match Preview, Pitch Report & Winner Prediction

The first T20I between India and New Zealand is scheduled to take place on Wednesday at the Vidarbha Cricket Association in Nagpur. India's recent T20I performances have been outstanding, with India cruising through the Asia Cup unbeaten, followed by a 2-1 series victory in Australia and a 3-1 victory over South Africa at home. Players like Abhishek Sharma, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah have the power to turn the tide for the Indian team.

New Zealand enters this series on the back of a convincing 3-1 home win over the West Indies. The squad is capable of challenging the Indian team due to its quality. To achieve victory for New Zealand, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, and Tim Robinson must play important roles.

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IND vs NZ Match Details

• Match: India vs New Zealand, 1st T20I

• Date: 21st January 2025

• Time: 7.00 PM IST

• Venue: Vidarbha Cricket Association, Nagpur

• Live Streaming: FanCode

IND vs NZ Weather Report

IND vs NZ Pitch Report

The surface of the Vidarbha Cricket Association can feel dry and slightly uneven. Batters who speed up the pace are at risk of mistimed shots, while placement improves the outcome.

Top Batters to Watch – IND vs NZ

• Suryakumar Yadav (IND): 2788 runs in T20I 

• Hardik Pandya (IND): 2002 runs in T20I 

• Devon Conway (NZ): 1675 runs in T20I 

Top Bowlers to Watch – IND vs NZ

• Arshdeep Singh (IND): 110 wickets in T20I 

• Mitchell Santner (NZ): 130 wickets in T20I 

• Hardik Pandya (IND): 101 wickets in T20I 

IND vs NZ Recent Form

     Winning Probability

• India: 68%

• New Zealand: 32%

IND vs NZ Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If IND Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 50–60

• Predicted Total: 170–175

• Match Result: IND to win

Scenario 2: If NZ Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–50

• Predicted Total: 160–165

• Match Result: IND to win

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IND vs NZ Predicted Playing XIs

India

Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson(wk), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh.

New Zealand 

Devon Conway(w), Tim Robinson, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner(c), Kyle Jamieson/Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy.

IND vs NZ Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

We predict that India will win the 1st T20I match. The likes of Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav will be key players to watch out for.

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