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Iyer's India faces Santner's NZ in T20 clash
21 Oct
Summary
- India captain Shreyas Iyer leads team against New Zealand.
- Series opener is October 22 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
- Jasprit Bumrah is rested; Bhuvneshwar Kumar leads pace attack.
The Indian men's cricket team, led by captain Shreyas Iyer, is set to face New Zealand in a five-match T20I series. This tour marks the second T20I encounter between these two nations in 2026, with this series taking place in New Zealand.
The series commences on Thursday, October 22, with the first T20I at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. This venue will also host the second match on October 24. India's squad, while strong, will be without Jasprit Bumrah, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar spearheading the fast-bowling department.
New Zealand's squad, captained by Mitchell Santner, includes explosive batsman Finn Allen. The Kiwis also possess a formidable pace attack, featuring six specialist bowlers. The series will be played across four venues: Hagley Oval, Christchurch; Hnry Stadium, Wellington; Eden Park, Auckland; and Seddon Park, Hamilton.
All five T20Is are scheduled to begin at 12:30 PM IST. The third, fourth, and fifth matches will take place on October 27, October 31, and November 1, respectively. Live telecast will be available on Sports Ten TV channels in India, with streaming on Sony LIV.
