India and New Zealand meet in the first of three-match T20 International series. The India vs New Zealand T20 takes place at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington, the venue for the last ODI as well. After the 4-1 ODI series win, India will be keen to outplay home side in the T20I series as well. New Zealand, on the other hand, will be hoping of a better show and better results in the T20Is. Stay tuned for IND vs NZ 1st T20 live score updates. Live Cricket Streaming of India vs New Zealand T20I Series 2019 on Hotstar: Check Live Cricket Score, Watch Free Telecast Details of IND vs NZ 1st T20I Match on TV & Online
India have never defeated New Zealand in a T20I in their backyard. The two sides have met just twice in New Zealand in game’s shortest format and on both the occasions, home side has emerged victorious. The matches date back to 2009 and the Blackcaps won both the matches while chasing. IND vs NZ 1st T20 Live Score & Commentary.
Meanwhile, chasing could be a winning tactic when it comes to Westpac Stadium. Out of nine T20I matches played at the venue, teams who have batted second have won on six occasions. Sri Lanka and New Zealand (twice) are the only teams who have defended a total at the venue. Meanwhile, teams will be looking for a positive starting this series. Both the teams have included T20 specialists and that will make things interesting.
India (From): Rohit Sharma(c), Shikhar Dhawan, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, MS Dhoni(w), Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Siddarth Kaul, Krunal Pandya, K Khaleel Ahmed, Vijay Shankar, Kedar Jadhav. Rohit Sharma Could Break a Couple of Records During the T20I Series Against New Zealand.
New Zealand (From): Colin Munro, Tim Seifert(w), Kane Williamson(c), Ross Taylor, Colin de Grandhomme, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Doug Bracewell, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Scott Kuggeleijn, Daryl Mitchell.
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