IND vs NZ T20I series: Complete schedule, squads, timings

India step into the final phase of their preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup as they host New Zealand in a five-game T20I contest beginning Wednesday. With the global event just weeks away, attention shifts sharply to skipper Suryakumar Yadav, whose tactical acumen has stood out, even as questions linger over his recent returns with the bat. The series offers India a timely opportunity to fine-tune combinations and for the captain to rediscover his scoring rhythm.

India’s decision to hand the T20I reins to Suryakumar Yadav in 2024 has delivered immediate success, with victories flowing at an impressive rate. With expectations soaring and history beckoning, the spotlight on the captain’s dual role is now sharper than ever.

India’s T20 setup has enjoyed remarkable stability over the past couple of seasons, driven by well-defined responsibilities and a steady supply of IPL standouts. New Zealand, however, arrive buoyed by confidence after scripting multiple landmark moments on Indian soil across formats. Although India enter as favourites in the shortest format, Suryakumar Yadav’s batting is a concern.

India vs New Zealand T20I Series

When will the India vs New Zealand T20I series take place?
The five-match T20 International series between India and New Zealand is scheduled to be played from January 21 to January 31.

At what time will the T20I matches be played?
All matches are scheduled to start at 7:00 PM IST, while the toss will take place at 6:30 PM IST.

Which TV channel will broadcast the T20I series live?
The matches will be shown live on the Star Sports Network.

Where can fans watch the live streaming of the series online?
Live streaming of the T20I matches will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.

IND vs NZ full Squads for T20Is:

New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (captain), Glenn Phillips, Tim Robinson, Devon Conway, Bevon Jacobs, Zak Foulkes, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Ish Sodi, Michael Bracewell, Rachin Ravindra, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Kristian Clarke.

India: Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy.