● LIVE By CS Sports · Updated 22 October 2026 · Hagley Oval, Christchurch
New Zealand vs India 1st T20I Live Score, Playing XI, Prediction & Live Streaming
Follow the NZ vs IND 1st T20I live score, ball-by-ball commentary, playing XI, pitch report and match prediction on CS Sports. The five-match series opens at Hagley Oval today.
NZ vs IND Live Score
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Match Preview
| Match | New Zealand vs India, 1st T20I (5-match series) |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, 22 October 2026 |
| Time | 8:00 PM NZT · 12:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| Captains | Mitchell Santner (NZ) · Shreyas Iyer (IND) |
| Pitch | Seam movement and bounce early; dew possible in the evening |
New Zealand: home conditions, pace depth
The Black Caps open with the benefit of familiar conditions and a seam attack built for Christchurch. Finn Allen and Tim Seifert can take the powerplay apart, while Glenn Phillips and Daryl Mitchell give the middle order a finishing punch. Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson and Jacob Duffy offer plenty of pace options.
India: batting depth, thin on experience
India bring a deep, aggressive batting group with Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma and skipper Shreyas Iyer. Pre-match reports say Jasprit Bumrah is rested and Hardik Pandya is unavailable, so Arshdeep Singh and Bhuvneshwar Kumar carry the bowling load. Surviving the new ball is the key.
Key battles
Allen and Seifert against India's new-ball bowlers, Abhishek Sharma against New Zealand's seamers, and each side's death-overs execution are likely to decide the result.
Live Commentary & Match Timeline
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Starting XI & Substitutes
Predicted lineups from pre-match reports. Confirmed XIs will replace these after the toss.
New Zealand
- Finn Allen
- Tim Seifert (wk)
- Devon Conway
- Glenn Phillips
- Daryl Mitchell
- Michael Bracewell
- Mitchell Santner (c)
- Nathan Smith
- Kyle Jamieson
- Matt Henry
- Lockie Ferguson
Substitutes/options: Jacob Duffy, Adam Milne
India
- Sanju Samson (wk)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Ishan Kishan
- Shreyas Iyer (c)
- Tilak Varma
- Shivam Dube
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Axar Patel
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Arshdeep Singh
- Prince Yadav / Varun Chakaravarthy
Substitutes/options: extra seamer or specialist spinner depending on the pitch
| Team | Player | Status (pre-match reports) |
|---|---|---|
| India | Jasprit Bumrah | Rested |
| India | Hardik Pandya | Unavailable |
| New Zealand | Mark Chapman, Rachin Ravindra | Reported injured |
Head-to-Head & Match Stats
| Stat | New Zealand | India |
|---|---|---|
| T20I wins (completed matches) | 11 | 19 |
| Tied matches | 3 | |
| Venue | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | |
| Predicted first-innings range | 165 to 185 | |
Head-to-head figures are taken from pre-match published ICC records. Check ESPNcricinfo or ICC for the latest numbers.
Live Streaming & Telecast
India: Sony Sports Network (TV) and Sony LIV (app and web), per pre-match listings. New Zealand and other regions: check the official cricket board or authorised broadcaster in your country, as rights vary.
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Match Prediction
CS Sports gives India a narrow edge: their batting depth and record against New Zealand in T20Is count for a lot. The hosts can turn it around if the seamers take early wickets and Allen or Seifert fire in the powerplay. Dew could favour the chasing side.
CS Sports pick: India to win a close match. Expected first-innings total: 175 to 185.
Editorial estimate only. Not a guarantee of the result.
NZ vs IND 1st T20I: FAQs
What time does the match start?
8:00 PM New Zealand time, which is 12:30 PM IST, on 22 October 2026.
Where is the match being played?
Hagley Oval, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Where can I watch NZ vs IND live in India?
Sony Sports Network on TV and Sony LIV for streaming, per pre-match listings. Use the live streaming button above for our latest link.
Who are the captains?
Mitchell Santner for New Zealand and Shreyas Iyer for India.
Who is likely to win?
India have a slight edge on paper, but home conditions keep New Zealand firmly in it.
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