India and New Zealand are set to lock horns in a five-match T20I series, and the first encounter will be played on Wednesday at the VCA Stadium,
The ODI series concluded on Sunday, January 18, in Indore, where New Zealand beat the hosts by 41 runs to register their first-ever ODI series win on Indian soil.
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Daryl Mitchell was the star of the show for the visitors as the batter scored 352 runs in three matches, including two centuries and a half-century.
Following the setback in the 50-over format, India will now aim to bounce back in the T20I series, which begins in Nagpur.
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How many T20Is has Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur hosted?
The Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur, has hosted 13 T20I matches.
How many spectators can Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur, hold?
The ground has a seating capacity of around 45,000 people.
Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur pitch report
Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Jamtha, Nagpur, is traditionally a spin-friendly wicket. However, when it comes to white-ball cricket, viewers can expect a high-scoring game on a deck with a couple of cracks.
The team that navigates the middle overs smoothly will be at an advantage, as the trend goes in T20Is. The team that wins the toss would fancy chasing as they can pace their innings accordingly.
What happened in the previous T20I at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur?
It was a rain-curtailed affair in Nagpur between India and Australia. The Aussies set a target of 91 after batting first in their eight overs, and the Men in Blue chased it down with four balls and six wickets still in the bag. Rohit Sharma scored a blinder, getting 46 runs off just 20 balls.
What is the highest score by a team at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur, in T20I?
However, the highest score in the stadium was set by Sri Lanka when they posted 215/5 against India back in 2009.
What is the lowest score by a team at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur, in T20I?
India were bowled out for just 79 runs by New Zealand in 2016, which remains the lowest score at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur.
What is the highest individual score at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur, in a T20I?
Mohammad Naim of Bangladesh smashed 81 in just 48 deliveries against India in 2019 at a strike rate of 168.75, which remains the highest score at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur.
What are the best bowling figures at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur, in T20I?
India's Deepak Chahar took six wickets for just seven runs in 3.2 overs against Bangladesh, which is the best bowling figures in this stadium.
Which batter has the most runs at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur, in T20I?
Mohammad Shahzad of Afghanistan has scored 166 runs in four innings, which is the most by any batsman at this ground.
Which bowler has the most wickets at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur, in T20I?
Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi from Afghanistan have eight wickets each to their name from four matches. The Afghan duo has the most wickets at this stadium.
India vs. New Zealand T20I schedule
Here's the schedule for the five-match T20I series between India and New Zealand:
| Match | Date | Venue | City | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Jan 21 | VCA Stadium | Nagpur | 7 p.m. |
| 2nd T20I | Jan 23 | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium | New Raipur | 7 p.m. |
| 3rd T20I | Jan 25 | Barsapara Stadium | Guwahati | 7 p.m. |
| 4th T20I | Jan 28 | ACA-VDCA Stadium | Visakhapatnam | 7 p.m. |
| 5th T20I | Jan 31 | Greenfield Stadium | Thiruvananthapuram | 7 p.m. |
IND vs. NZ betting odds & tips: Who has the edge?
According to Dafabet, India enter the first T20I as favourites priced at 1.16 compared to New Zealand’s 5.20.
Odds* (click here to bet) | |
India | 1.40 |
New Zealand | 2.95 |
*odds are correct at the time of publish
TSN’s Top 3 Predictions:
- India to win the match: Home conditions and a stronger bowling attack give India a clear edge.
- Varun Chakravarthy to be India’s top wicket-taker: His control and variations should trouble New Zealand’s middle order.
- Rachin Ravindra to score 30+ runs: Expect him to make an impact at the top against India’s pace and spin mix.
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