NZ vs IND Analytical Preview
New Zealand take on India in the India tour of New Zealand T20I at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand on Saturday, 24 October 2026. The pitch at Hagley Oval, Christchurch is balanced: the first innings usually averages around 161 runs and chasing teams have won 60% of the last 15 games. In head to head, New Zealand have won 11 and lost 17 of 32 matches against India.
NZ vs IND Probable Playing 11
Projected lineup based on recent squad balance, match form and tactical combinations.
- 1Tim Seifert
- 1Glenn Phillips
- 2Finn Allen
- 4Daryl Mitchell
- 6Bevon Jacobs
- 6Michael Bracewell
- 6Mitchell Santner
- 8Nathan Smith
- 9Matt Henry
- 10Adam Milne
- 10Lockie Ferguson
- 1Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- 1Sanju Samson
- 2Abhishek Sharma
- 4Shreyas Iyer
- 5Tilak Varma
- 6Naman Dhir
- 7Nitish Kumar Reddy
- 8Axar Patel
- 9Arshdeep Singh
- 10Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- 11Mayank Yadav
Hagley Oval, Christchurch Pitch Report & Stats
NZ vs IND Head to Head & Form Guide
At Hagley Oval, Christchurch: 2 encounters (New Zealand won 1, India won 0).
Recent Head to Head Matches
| Date | New Zealand | India | Match Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2026 | 225/4 | 93/1 | - |
| 8 Mar 2026 | 159 | 255/5 | lost |
| 31 Jan 2026 | 225 | 271/5 | lost |
| 28 Jan 2026 | 215/7 | 165 | won |
| 25 Jan 2026 | 153/9 | 155/2 | lost |
Recent Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
- v India 225/4 lost
- v Bangladesh 104/4 won
- v Bangladesh 182/6 lost
- v South Africa 154/8 lost
- v South Africa 145 lost
- v New Zealand 230/6 won
- v West Indies 118/5 n/r
- v West Indies 223 lost
- v West Indies 223 won
- v West Indies 249/5 lost
Venue Statistics & Ground Records (Hagley Oval, Christchurch)
Team Record at this Ground
| Team | Played | W–L | Avg Score | Highest | Lowest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 13 | 6–7 | 155 | 225/4 | 92/1 |
| India | 1 | 1–0 | 230 | 230/6 | 230/6 |
Top Run Scorers at Venue (Playing Squads)
| Batter | Team | Innings | Runs | Bat Avg | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daryl Mitchell | New Zealand | 23 | 639 | 39.9 | 140.7 |
| Finn Allen | New Zealand | 13 | 479 | 43.5 | 167.5 |
| Glenn Phillips | New Zealand | 14 | 451 | 50.1 | 145.5 |
| Tim Seifert | New Zealand | 16 | 414 | 31.8 | 129.4 |
| Devon Conway | New Zealand | 10 | 349 | 49.9 | 128.3 |
Top Wicket Takers at Venue (Playing Squads)
| Bowler | Team | Innings | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Henry | New Zealand | 34 | 41 | 7.27 |
| Kyle Jamieson | New Zealand | 19 | 31 | 6.8 |
| Jacob Duffy | New Zealand | 10 | 21 | 8.56 |
| Michael Bracewell | New Zealand | 20 | 19 | 6.21 |
| Mitchell Santner | New Zealand | 13 | 15 | 7.01 |
Key Player Matchups (Batter vs Bowler)
Direct head-to-head records between key batsmen and opposing bowlers.
| Batter | Bowler | Runs (Balls) | Strike Rate | Dismissals | Tactical Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishan Kishan | Mitchell Santner | 79 (45) | 175.6 | 1 | Batter Edge |
| Shreyas Iyer | Mitchell Santner | 61 (55) | 110.9 | 1 | Batter Edge |
| Devon Conway | Kuldeep Yadav | 71 (31) | 229 | 1 | Batter Edge |
| Sanju Samson | Mitchell Santner | 18 (29) | 62.1 | 3 | Bowler Edge |
| Shreyas Iyer | Kyle Jamieson | 44 (68) | 64.7 | 1 | Batter Edge |
| Ishan Kishan | Lockie Ferguson | 59 (35) | 168.6 | 1 | Batter Edge |
| Lockie Ferguson | Kuldeep Yadav | 13 (26) | 50 | 2 | Bowler Edge |
| Shreyas Iyer | Lockie Ferguson | 47 (38) | 123.7 | 1 | Batter Edge |
NZ vs IND Fantasy Cricket Tips & Captain Picks
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Frequently Asked Questions (NZ vs IND)
What is the pitch report for New Zealand vs India at Hagley Oval, Christchurch?
The pitch at Hagley Oval, Christchurch is Balanced. The average first innings score is around 161 runs, and chasing teams have won 60% of recent matches.
What is the New Zealand probable 11 against India?
Tim Seifert (wk), Glenn Phillips, Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Adam Milne, Lockie Ferguson.
What is the India probable 11 against New Zealand?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Yadav.
What is the head to head record between New Zealand vs India?
New Zealand have won 11 and lost 17 of 32 head to head encounters against India.
Who is the best captain pick for New Zealand vs India in fantasy cricket?
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson is the top captain choice, with Tim Seifert, Shreyas Iyer as vice-captain.