New Zealand vs India, 1st T20I: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

India and New Zealand, after a rather one-sided ODI series, will lock horns in the shortest format of the game. The first of the three matches will be played on Wednesday in Wellington. There are a few new faces added to both the teams and it is expected to be a closely fought series. Trent Boult has been rested for New Zealand while Virat Kohli has also been kept away from the T20Is not for the first time.

The prospect of the two brothers Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya can finally come true in this game as both of them are the all-rounders and offer a lot to the table. The Kiwis, on the other hand, have a lot of all-rounders up their sleeves and are spoilt for choices. The likes of James Neesham, Doug Bracewell and Scott Kuggeleijn are too good to be ignored and might play this game keeping one of the spinners out.

Match Details:

The first game of the 3-match T20I series between New Zealand and India will be hosted by the Westpac Stadium in Wellington.

The match starts at 8:00 PM local time (7:00 AM GMT) (12:30 PM IST).

The game will be live on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi and Star Sports 1 Hindi HD in India. (Live streaming in Hotstar)

Last five completed ODI matches:

New Zealand: W, L, L, L, L.

India: W, L, W, W, W.

Pitch Condition/Report:

Average 1st innings score: 166 (Last three T20I matches)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 2

Also Read: NZ v IND 1st T20I Match Prediction

Probable Playing XI:

New Zealand:

Tim Seifert (WK), Colin Munro, Kane Williamson (C), Ross Taylor, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Colin de Grandhomme, Doug Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Scott Kuggeleijn, Ish Sodhi.

Bench – Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee, Blair Tickner.

India:

Rohit Sharma (C), Shikhar Dhawan, Rishabh Pant, Dinesh Karthik, Kedar Jadhav, Hardik Pandya, MS Dhoni, Krunal Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav/Yuzvendra Chahal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Siddarth Kaul.

Bench –K Khaleel Ahmed, Shubman Gill, Vijay Shankar.

Note: India might field only one of Kuldeep or Chahal due to short square boundaries here.

Team News:

Martin Guptill has been ruled out of the T20I series. He has been replaced by Jimmy Neesham.

Power Picks:

Colin Munro’s performance in the last two T20 matches: 54; 2/28 and 41; 4/15.

516 runs in 13 T20Is since the start of 2018. Average – 43; 100s/50s – 1/4.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Colin Munro, Rohit Sharma, Kane Williamson– Captain Options

Hardik Pandya, Shikhar Dhawan, Tim Seifert – Vice-captain Options

Alternatives – Ross Taylor, Rishabh Pant, Krunal Pandya

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Tim Seifert

Batsmen – Rohit Sharma (C), Shikhar Dhawan, Dinesh Karthik, Kane Williamson, Colin Munro (VC)

All-Rounders – Hardik Pandya, Jimmy Neesham

Bowlers – Yuzvendra Chahal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Doug Bracewell.

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Grand/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Rishabh Pant (VC)

Batsmen – Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Kane Williamson (C), Ross Taylor

All-Rounders – Krunal Pandya, Hardik Pandya, Jimmy Neesham

Bowlers – Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Doug Bracewell, Scott Kuggeleijn.

Expert Advice:

Only Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Doug Bracewell and Scott Kuggeleijn are sure of playing this match from bowlers’ category.

Probable Winners:

India haven’t won a T20I in New Zealand so far but things can change in this series.

*Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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