India vs New Zealand 1st T20I Prediction: IND vs NZ Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI for today's match

India vs New Zealand 1st T20I is taking place today.

Hardik Pandya will be captaining the side in Rohit Sharma's absence. The three-match T20I series against New Zealand begins in Wellington on Friday.

Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill are likely openers for the first game. Rishabh Pant might get another opportunity at the top of the order. Sanju Samson will play at number three slot.

India's T20 team has struggled to take wickets in the middle-overs. Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal could play together for New Zealand.

India needs a fast bowler to complement Jasprit Bumrah. Umran Malik is the best bet. He had a disappointing tour of Ireland and England.

India vs New Zealand 1st T20I is taking place today. India's probable playing XI is Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik. New Zealander's predicted XI includes Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Lockie Ferguson and Blair Tickner.

India vs New Zealand 1st T20I match will be played in Wellington on Friday, November 18th. 19 matches have been played at the ground with teams bowling first winning 10 of them. The highest total recorded at this venue is 219/6 in 20 overs (NZ vs IND). The most chased is 163/ 6 (New Zealand vs WI).

India play New Zealand in the first T20I match at the Westpac Stadium. The pitch is drop-in and tends to assist batters.

India vs New Zealand 1st T20I match is taking place in New Delhi. Chances of rain are 20%, but temperatures are expected to hover around 21°C.