A five-match T20I series between India and New Zealand is set to begin on October 22. Following this, the two teams will also compete in a five-match ODI series and a two-match Test series. The first T20 International will commence on October 22 at 12:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). Let’s take a look at the key information you need to know ahead of this match:
Hagley Oval, Christchurch: Pitch Report
At Hagley Oval, fast bowlers tend to dominate in the opening overs. The powerplay is often quite exciting due to the swing and bounce on offer. However, once the ball gets older and the initial overs have passed, the pitch becomes more batting-friendly, allowing the ball to come onto the bat nicely.
Additionally, spinners generally do not receive much assistance on this surface. In T20 matches here, the average first-innings score typically ranges between 151 and 160 runs. Teams batting second (chasing a target) have a strong record at this venue, which is why most captains prefer to bowl first upon winning the toss.
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India Probable Playing 11
Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Tilak Varma, Nitish Reddy, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav
New Zealand Probable Playing 11
Tim Robinson, Devon Conway (Wicketkeeper), Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (Captain), Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy
