The New Zealand cricket team is all set for their India tour as they unveil their lineup. The much-awaited series against India kicks off on January 11, commencing with a thrilling three-match ODI series. Following the action-packed ODIs, both teams will gear up for an exciting five-match T20 series. This T20 face-off holds significant importance, as it's a critical preparation for the upcoming World Cup where both nations will compete fiercely.
India has also revealed its squad for the forthcoming T20 series against New Zealand. The team set to play includes the T20 World Cup squad, although the ODI lineup from India is yet to be disclosed.
New Zealand ODI Team:
Leading the ODI squad, we have Captain Michael Bracewell, with talents like Adi Ashok, Kristian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Devon Conway, Zack Foulkes, along with wicketkeeper Mitch Hay, and pivotal players like Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Jaden Lennox, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Michael Rae, and Will Young.
New Zealand T20 Team:
The T20 lineup is captained by Mitchell Santner and features experienced players like Michael Bracewell and Mark Chapman, wicketkeeper Devon Conway, backed by promising talents Jacob Duffy, Zack Foulkes, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, and Bevon Jacobs. They'll be joined by Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, and Ish Sodhi.
The three-match ODI series begins on January 11, commencing in the vibrant city of Vadodara. Match two takes place on January 14 in Rajkot, and the nail-biting finale will unfold in Indore on January 18.
The T20 series kicks off on January 21 with the first match in Nagpur. Raipur will host the second T20 on January 23, followed by the third match in Guwahati on January 25. The fourth match will electrify fans in Visakhapatnam on January 28, concluding with an adrenaline-packed finale in Thiruvananthapuram on January 31. Soon after, both teams brace for the World Cup, starting on February 7.
