India tour of New Zealand 2026
New Zealand vs India, 1st T20I
New Zealand vs India
Upcoming Thu, 22 Oct 2026 · 12:30 PM IST
Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch
Match details
- Match: New Zealand vs India, 1st T20I
- Date and start time: Thu, 22 Oct 2026 · 12:30 PM IST
- Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch, New Zealand
- Format: T20I
- Series: India tour of New Zealand 2026
Series so far
This is the first match of the series, so no results have been recorded yet.
Recent results of both teams
India
India’s last five matches in our data were all T20Is against West Indies:
- 17 Oct 2026, 5th T20I: No result due to rain
- 14 Oct 2026, 4th T20I: West Indies won by 24 runs
- 11 Oct 2026, 3rd T20I: India won by 14 runs
- 9 Oct 2026, 2nd T20I: West Indies won by 6 wickets
- 6 Oct 2026, 1st T20I: India won by 8 wickets
That series ended level at 2-2, with the final match washed out.
New Zealand
Recent results for New Zealand are not available in our data.
What to look out for
Series opener: As the first match of the tour, this game sets the early tone for the series.
Quick turnaround for India: India’s last T20I against West Indies was on 17 October. This match starts on 22 October, which leaves a short gap before playing in New Zealand.
Format: T20 cricket gives each side 20 overs.
Venue: The match will be played at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
Viewing time in India: The 12:30 PM IST start means the match will be played during the afternoon in India.
Start time shown in Indian Standard Time. Scores appear here once the match begins.
Frequently asked questions
- What time does New Zealand vs India, 1st T20I start in IST?
- The match starts at 12:30 PM IST on Thursday, 22 October 2026.
- Where is the 1st T20I between New Zealand and India being played?
- It will be played at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand.
- Which series is this match part of?
- It is part of the India tour of New Zealand 2026. This is the first match of the series.
- How did India do in their last T20I series?
- India's T20I series against West Indies ended 2-2. India won the 1st and 3rd matches, West Indies won the 2nd and 4th, and the 5th match ended in no result due to rain.
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