IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20I: Playing XI, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Dream11 Team Captain And Vice-Captain Choices – India Tour Of New Zealand, 2026

Match Preview

IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction starts with fresh India form. India made 118/5 in 7.4 overs on 17 October. Rain then stopped the fifth T20I in Bengaluru. Ishan Kishan hit 30 from 10 balls. Naman Dhir made 24 not out from six balls. The series ended 2-2.

India now face New Zealand at Hagley Oval. The first T20I starts on Thursday, 22 October. This is a pre-toss preview. The final XI and toss are not confirmed.

New Zealand last played a T20I at this ground. South Africa won that match by 33 runs on 25 March. India have won four of the last five completed T20Is against New Zealand. The latest meeting was India’s 96-run win in the T20 World Cup final.

Match Details

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India Team Form

This table covers four games from the latest series. A no-result is not counted as a win or loss.

West Indies won the Ranchi match by six wickets. This corrects the old form label. India then won in Indore by 14 runs. West Indies won in Hyderabad by 24 runs.

Ishan Kishan and Naman Dhir led the rain-hit fifth game. Abhishek Sharma made 69 from 30 balls in Indore. Sanju Samson made 56 from 23 balls in Hyderabad. These are past scores, not promises.

New Zealand Team Form

Only completed New Zealand T20Is are shown here.

South Africa made 187/4 at Hagley Oval. New Zealand finished on 154/8. This is the latest completed New Zealand T20I at the venue.

IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Pitch Report And Fantasy Impact

Hagley Oval is Christchurch’s exact venue. The reviewed record lists 16 completed or recorded T20Is. It also lists one no-result. This is a small T20I sample.

The latest Hagley match had 187/4 and 154/8. New-ball seamers may matter if the ball moves. Spin may matter if the pitch slows later. The match-day surface and toss still need checking.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Matt Henry and Arshdeep Singh fit a seam-led script. Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy and Mitchell Santner fit a slower middle-overs script. These are conditional ideas only.

Recent Head-To-Head Record

India won four of the last five completed senior men’s T20Is. New Zealand won one. India beat New Zealand by 96 runs in the 8 March T20 World Cup final.

India also won the January series 4-1. New Zealand won the fourth match by 50 runs. The Christchurch game adds no result until it is played.

Probable Playing XIs — Not Confirmed

These are squad-based candidates. They are not confirmed XIs. BCCI’s published New Zealand T20I squad includes Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Arshdeep Singh. It does not list Suryakumar Yadav or Hardik Pandya. They are not used here.

NZC ruled Mark Chapman and Zak Foulkes out. Josh Clarkson and Blair Tickner replaced them. Rachin Ravindra was already ruled out of the T20I series.

India Probable XI Candidates — Not Confirmed

New Zealand Probable XI Candidates — Not Confirmed

Six Dream11 Teams

Each team uses a different match plan. Confirm every starter in the app.

Team 1: Balanced Small-League Core

Both top orders contribute; retain three frontline bowling options per side. pre-toss balanced core

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WK: Ishan Kishan, Devon Conway

BAT: Shreyas Iyer, Naman Dhir, Finn Allen

AR: Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Mitchell Santner

BOWL: Arshdeep Singh, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson

Captain: Ishan Kishan · Vice-Captain: Abhishek Sharma

Risk: Provisional candidate set; confirm the official XI at toss and replace any non-starter with the same editorial role where possible. App credits and fantasy-app eligibility remain to be checked in the app.

Team 2: New Zealand Top-Order Start

NZ openers and all-rounders set the platform before India strike late. NZ top-order control

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WK: Sanju Samson, Tim Seifert

BAT: Shreyas Iyer, Finn Allen, Bevon Jacobs

AR: Abhishek Sharma, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner

BOWL: Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Matt Henry

Captain: Tim Seifert · Vice-Captain: Mitchell Santner

Risk: Provisional candidate set; confirm the official XI at toss and replace any non-starter with the same editorial role where possible. App credits and fantasy-app eligibility remain to be checked in the app.

Team 3: India Chase Surge

India’s left-hand top order wins a chase; Glenn Phillips supplies the counter-script. India chase scenario

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WK: Ishan Kishan, Devon Conway

BAT: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Shreyas Iyer, Finn Allen

AR: Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Glenn Phillips

BOWL: Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Mayank Yadav

Captain: Tilak Varma · Vice-Captain: Ishan Kishan

Risk: Provisional candidate set; confirm the official XI at toss and replace any non-starter with the same editorial role where possible. App credits and fantasy-app eligibility remain to be checked in the app.

Team 4: New-Ball Movement

Early seam movement rewards NZ’s attack and a compact Indian core. swing-assisted NZ defence

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WK: Sanju Samson, Devon Conway

BAT: Naman Dhir, Finn Allen, Bevon Jacobs

AR: Tilak Varma, Mitchell Santner

BOWL: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Yadav, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy

Captain: Devon Conway · Vice-Captain: Matt Henry

Risk: Provisional candidate set; confirm the official XI at toss and replace any non-starter with the same editorial role where possible. App credits and fantasy-app eligibility remain to be checked in the app.

Team 5: Spin Through The Middle

The match slows after the powerplay and both spin groups become central. middle-overs spin scenario

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WK: Ishan Kishan, Tim Seifert

BAT: Shreyas Iyer, Finn Allen, Bevon Jacobs

AR: Abhishek Sharma, Axar Patel, Daryl Mitchell

BOWL: Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Lockie Ferguson

Captain: Abhishek Sharma · Vice-Captain: Kuldeep Yadav

Risk: Provisional candidate set; confirm the official XI at toss and replace any non-starter with the same editorial role where possible. App credits and fantasy-app eligibility remain to be checked in the app.

Team 6: India Defend A Par Total

India’s finishers create a defendable total and seamers protect it. India defend scenario

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WK: Sanju Samson, Devon Conway

BAT: Shreyas Iyer, Naman Dhir, Finn Allen

AR: Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Michael Bracewell

BOWL: Arshdeep Singh, Matt Henry, Blair Tickner

Captain: Nitish Kumar Reddy · Vice-Captain: Arshdeep Singh

Risk: Provisional candidate set; confirm the official XI at toss and replace any non-starter with the same editorial role where possible. App credits and fantasy-app eligibility remain to be checked in the app.

Captain And Vice-Captain Choices

Ishan Kishan: He made 30 from 10 balls in Bengaluru. He also made 43 from 22 in Ranchi. Confirm his batting place before selection.

Abhishek Sharma: He scored 69 from 30 balls in Indore. He can also bowl spin. His overs are not guaranteed.

Mitchell Santner: He is New Zealand’s captain and an all-rounder. He took 3/26 in the January fourth T20I. That old figure is not a promise.

Arshdeep Singh: He took 3/44 in Indore. New-ball movement could help him. His death-overs return can change.

Check the final XI before using these teams. Remove every non-starter. Check wicketkeeper tags, app roles, credits and team limits. Then match the team to the pitch and toss.

Top 3 Player Battles

Finn Allen versus India’s new-ball attack: Allen attacks early. Arshdeep and Bhuvneshwar bring swing options. The final XI decides the exact contest.

Ishan Kishan versus Mitchell Santner: Kishan can attack spin. Santner can change pace. Their battle may shape the middle overs.

Abhishek Sharma versus Matt Henry: Abhishek attacks the powerplay. Henry uses seam and length. This is a role-based matchup.

Top Players To Look Out For

Ishan Kishan has the newest batting impact. Naman Dhir also hit 24 not out from six balls. Abhishek Sharma brings batting and possible spin. Mitchell Santner offers two skills for New Zealand.

Match Winner Prediction

India have the stronger recent head-to-head record. New Zealand have home conditions and a useful pace group. The modest pre-toss lean is India. The toss and final XI can change that view.

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FAQs

When Is The IND vs NZ 1st T20I?

It starts on Thursday, 22 October 2026. The time is 12:30 IST, 07:00 UTC and 20:00 NZDT.

Where Is The Match Being Played?

The match is scheduled at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

Are The Playing XIs Confirmed?

No. The squad lists are official. The playing XIs and toss are not confirmed.

Is Suryakumar Yadav In The Published Squad?

No. The BCCI squad used here does not list Suryakumar Yadav or Hardik Pandya.

Which Players Replaced New Zealand’s Withdrawn Players?

Josh Clarkson and Blair Tickner joined the squad. Mark Chapman and Zak Foulkes were ruled out.

Which Recent India Result Was A No-Result?

The fifth T20I against West Indies had no result. India made 118/5 in 7.4 overs before rain stopped play.

Can These Fantasy Teams Be Used Before The Toss?

They are provisional scenario teams. Check starters, app roles, credits and limits after the toss.