IND vs NZ 2021: New Zealand's Predicted Playing XI For The First T20I

India and New Zealand will be taking on each other in a three-match T20 international series at the subcontinent and the Kiwis have retained their squad from the T20 World cup 2021. New Zealand is on a roll after beating the favourites England in the semi-final and has reached the third consecutive ICC final.

They look very strong on paper and are likely to not tinker with their playing XI from the T20 World cup as well. There might be chances of Lockie Ferguson returning to the side from the injury he picked up. Here is New Zealand’s predicted playing XI for the first T20I.

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IND vs NZ 2021: New Zealand’s Predicted Playing XI For The First T20I

Martin Guptill:

Martin Guptill has been in good form in the T20 World cup 2021 and he can be a destructive top-order batsman in limited-overs cricket when he gets going. He has immense experience in the format and is likely to hold on to his place in the playing XI against India. The 35-year-old is one of the fewest players to reach 3000 T20I runs and he deserves his place in the XI.

Daryl Mitchell:

Daryl Mitchell was one of the stars behind New Zealand’s successful stint in the T20 World cup 2021 so far and he has been very impressive at the top of the order. He can also bowl some handy medium pace and his unbeaten knock of 72 off just 47 balls had taken the Kiwis into the finals of the tournament from a difficult position.

Kane Williamson(C):

Kane Williamson has been a cool and calm customer at number three and he is a batsman in any format of the game. The New Zealand skipper has been contributing at crucial times and he is one of the underrated performers in T20 cricket. He will have an eye on beating India in the subcontinent which is not going to be easy.

Devon Conway(WK):

Devon Conway’s wicket-keeping abilities have kept New Zealand’s combinations going in the T20 World cup 2021 and he has been in terrific form in the last two years. He played a big hand in the semi-final against England and was brilliant against spin bowling. The left-hander is very consistent and should feature in playing XI against India.

Glenn Phillips:

Glenn Phillips showed that he has the ability to change gears quickly in the game against Namibia and delivered when the team needed him at most. The right-hander is an aggressive batsman who can chip in with spin also and can keep wickets if needed. He will be hoping to have a big impact in the middle order in the series against India.

James Neesham:

James Neesham will play the all-rounder role in the playing XI as he has done for New Zealand in the T20 World cup 2021. The big left-hander showed his brute power in the semi-finals and his finishing abilities helped New Zealand get over the line in the semi-finals. He is going to play a huge role for New Zealand in the middle order in the upcoming years.

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Mitchell Santner:

Mitchell Santner has been one of the most economical bowlers in the T20 World cup 2021 and the left-arm spinner wasn’t used much with the ball in the semi-final. His ability to keep hitting the good length consistently has been working well for him and he should be an automatic choice for the second spin option in Indian conditions.

Tim Southee:

Tim Southee has had yet another excellent ICC tournament and he has bowled with so much control in the powerplay as well in death overs. The right arm seamer has hit the hard lengths for the batsman in the powerplay and has taken some crucial wickets in the middle overs. He is another underrated T20 star who should be recognized a lot more.

Kyle Jamieson:

Kyle Jamieson did not play a single game in the T20 World cup 2021 despite being part of the 15 member squad and he will get an opportunity in the series against India. His T20 numbers are not that good and have leaked plenty of runs at the back end of the innings. He has made it tough for the Indian batsman and should make it to the playing XI if Lockie Ferguson isn’t fit by the time.

Trent Boult:

Trent Bould is one of the seasoned campaigners who is a great asset for the Kiwis in all formats. Boult has had a terrific T20 World cup so far in terms of economy rate as well as taking wickets. His swing bowling in the powerplay and his ability to hit the yorkers in the death overs is always an added advantage to any side he plays.

Ish Sodhi:

Ish Sodhi is one of the best leg spinners going around in the world at the moment and he has taken heaps of wickets in the big tournament. He can play a big role in turning wickets and he will love bowling in the Indian conditions. He is going to be the first-choice spin option against India in the playing XI as well.

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