The upcoming T20I series between India and New Zealand is set to be a high-stakes encounter, serving as a vital preparation ground for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian side features a dynamic mix of young explosive talent and seasoned finishers. Meanwhile, the Black Caps, captained by Mitchell Santner, will look to leverage their tactical discipline and adaptability on Indian soil.
Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (IST) |
| 1st T20I | Jan 21, Wednesday | VCA Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur | 7:00 PM |
| 2nd T20I | Jan 23, Friday | SVNS International Stadium, Raipur | 7:00 PM |
| 3rd T20I | Jan 25, Sunday | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati | 7:00 PM |
| 4th T20I | Jan 28, Wednesday | ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam | 7:00 PM |
| 5th T20I | Jan 31, Saturday | Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram | 7:00 PM |
Squad
India T20I Squad
Captain: Suryakumar Yadav | Vice-Captain: Axar Patel
| Category | Players |
| Batters | Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma (unavailable for first three games) |
| Wicket-keepers | Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan |
| All-rounders | Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar(Ruled out of this series) |
| Spinners | Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy |
| Pacers | Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana |
New Zealand T20I Squad
Captain: Mitchell Santner
| Category | Players |
| Batters | Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Bevon Jacobs |
| Wicket-keepers | Devon Conway |
| All-rounders | Mitchell Santner (C), Michael Bracewell, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham |
| Spinners | Ish Sodhi |
| Pacers | Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes |
Series Highlights
- Format: 5-Match T20 International Series.
- India Captain: Suryakumar Yadav.
- New Zealand Captain: Mitchell Santner.
- Live Streaming: All matches will be available on the JioHotstar app/website and broadcasted on the Star Sports Network.
