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India elects to field first against New Zealand in T20I

ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 6:57 AM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

India elects to field first against New Zealand in T20I
Summary

India has chosen to field first in the first T20I against New Zealand on October 22, 2026. New Zealand confirmed Daryl Mitchell will bat at No. 3, with Bevon Jacobs placed in the middle order. The match is currently in progress as both teams compete for an early advantage in the series. Strategies from both sides will unfold as play continues.

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  • •India asks New Zealand to bat first in T20I
  • •Daryl Mitchell bats at No. 3 for New Zealand
  • •Bevon Jacobs slots into New Zealand's middle order
  • •Match underway on October 22, 2026
  • •Team strategies evolving as innings progresses
Latest Updates
  • 6:57 AMESPNcricinfo — India bring in Reddy and Mayank, ask New Zealand to bat in first T20I
What they're saying
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New Zealand have marked Daryl Mitchell to bat at No. 3 and have slotted Bevon Jacobs to bat in the middle order

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