New Zealand vs India - Prediction, Preview & H2H · T20I 2026
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New Zealand vs India: preview and key facts
New Zealand play India at Hagley Oval on Thursday 22 October in T20I 2026. India lead the head-to-head 17-7 from 26 meetings. Confirmed XIs land around the toss; until then this page shows each side's likely team and full squad.
Frequently asked questions
Who is playing in New Zealand vs India?
Confirmed XIs are announced around the toss, about 30 minutes before the start. Based on their last matches, New Zealand are likely to field Tim Robinson, Katene Clarke, Dane Cleaver, Nick Kelly and 7 more, and India Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer and 7 more. The full predicted XIs and squads are on this page.
Who leads the New Zealand vs India head-to-head record?
India lead 17-7 from 26 matches, with 2 draws or no-results. They last met at Narendra Modi Stadium on 08 Mar 2026: India won by 96 runs.
What is New Zealand's current form in 2026?
New Zealand have won 4 and lost 8 of their 13 matches in 2026, averaging 152.2 runs per match and conceding 154.6. Each side's last five results are on this page, beside the head-to-head record.
What is India's current form in 2026?
India have won 15 and lost 9 of their 26 matches in 2026, averaging 178 runs per match and conceding 157.8. Each side's last five results are on this page, beside the head-to-head record.
When and where is New Zealand vs India being played?
New Zealand vs India is being played at Hagley Oval on Thursday 22 October 2026, starting at 08:00 UK time (07:00 UTC, 12:30 IST).
Who are the top run-scorers in New Zealand vs India head-to-head matches?
Across the 26 meetings Statz has on record, the top run-scorers in New Zealand vs India meetings are Suryakumar Yadav (India, 526 runs), Tim Seifert (New Zealand, 477 runs) and Rohit Sharma (India, 407 runs). The head-to-head card on this page has each of those matches, with the scores and the result.
Who are the top wicket-takers in New Zealand vs India head-to-head matches?
Across the 26 meetings Statz has on record, the top wicket-takers in New Zealand vs India meetings are Ish Sodhi (New Zealand, 25 wickets), Mitchell Santner (New Zealand, 22 wickets) and Arshdeep Singh (India, 17 wickets). The head-to-head card on this page has each of those matches, with the scores and the result.
Who are the in-form batters for New Zealand and India?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading run-scorers are Abhishek Sharma (India, 360 runs in 10 innings), Ishan Kishan (India, 304 runs in 10 innings) and Sanju Samson (India, 293 runs in 10 innings). Abhishek Sharma's latest innings: 69, 29 and 6.
Who are the in-form bowlers for New Zealand and India?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading wicket-takers are Axar Patel (India, 11 wickets in 9 innings), Ben Sears (New Zealand, 10 wickets in 6 innings) and Arshdeep Singh (India, 7 wickets in 5 innings). Each bowler's figures from those matches are in the form cards on this page.
What is the pitch like at Hagley Oval?
Over the last 14 completed matches at Hagley Oval since Nov 2019 (rain-affected games excluded), the average match total is 307 runs, the first innings averages 162 and teams batting first have won 43%. 70% of wickets fall to pace and 27% to spin.
What is New Zealand's record at Hagley Oval?
New Zealand have won 6 and lost 6 of their 13 matches at Hagley Oval. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 43% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.
What is the weather forecast at Hagley Oval for New Zealand vs India?
The forecast at Hagley Oval for New Zealand vs India is Fair, 19°C, humidity 57%, wind 3.3 km/h.