India vs New Zealand 2019: 1st T20I, Westpac Stadium, Wellington - Match Prediction

India vs New Zealand 2019: 1st T20I, Westpac Stadium, Wellington – Match Prediction; Well, after the conclusion of scintillating ODI series, it is the time for both the sides to entertain fans in the shortest version of the game. The visitors are with a great momentum while the hosts New Zealand would love to take an act of revenge.

In the absence of Kohli, Rohit Sharma steps in as the captain and will be looking to lead India to back-to-back series victories in New Zealand. He is also on the brink of breaking quite a few records for the Indian National Cricket Team.

India who played terrific cricket in the ODI series was shocked in the fourth ODI when they were bowled out for just 92 runs. The visitors though showed exactly why they are one of the best teams in the world by winning the final ODI.

Both teams have inexperienced bowling attack:

Both teams will be a little wary about experimenting with their side in the first match of the series. But with some big players missing in both sides, reserve players will be eyeing to make the most of their opportunity and press their case for the ICC World Cup 2019.

There will likely be a few changes in the Indian squad. India would be looking to continue their dominant run in the T20 series as well, but Shami is not part of the T20 squad. So there is a chance of Siddarth Kaul getting a game in.

On the other hand, Kiwis have had a few injuries to deal with. Their top-class opener Martin Guptill was recently ruled out of the series. Meanwhile, they got a brilliant replacement in the form of Jimmy Neesham, who is in ominous form.

All in all, it is going to be a stunning contest at Westpac Stadium, Wellington on Wednesday. Both the sides have always been the fierce competitors, especially, in the T20I format of the game.

Match Prediction:

Well, T20I games are always tough to predict. But, going by the current form and the balance in the team, Indian National Cricket Team would enter the game as the favourites to win. On the other hand, New Zealand has got quite a good record against India in T20I format, especially, at home.