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New Zealand views their upcoming tour of India, encompassing both ODI and T20I series, as vital preparation for the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. The five-match T20I series is particularly important for acclimatizing to sub-continent conditions. Mitchell Santner captains the T20I squad, returning from injury, while Michael Bracewell leads the ODI side. The T20I squad features a mix of experienced players like Chapman, Conway, and Phillips, alongside emerging talents like Foulkes and Robinson.
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The five-match T20I series, which follows three ODIs, is seen as a crucial opportunity for the Black Caps to acclimatise to sub-continent conditions ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka, scheduled to begin on February 7.
Mitchell Santner will lead the T20I side as he continues his return from injury, while Michael Bracewell has been appointed captain for the ODI series.
T20I Squad v India
Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Bevon Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Ish Sodhi
