India vs New Zealand 1st T20I underway in Christchurch
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 7:46 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
The first T20I between India and New Zealand is currently taking place at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. India won the toss and elected to field first. Both teams are coming off recent performances; India had a home series against West Indies that ended in a draw, while New Zealand is looking to recover from injuries to key players. Live updates indicate the match is ongoing, with ball-by-ball coverage available.
- •India won the toss and chose to field first.
- •Match taking place at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
- •India's last series ended 2-2 against West Indies.
- •New Zealand is dealing with multiple player injuries.
- •Live ball-by-ball updates are available.
- 7:46 AMYahoo Sports — India wins the toss and bowls in the 1st T20 cricket international against New Zealand
- 6:42 AMYahoo Sports — IND vs NZ 1st T20I 2026 live scorecard, toss winner, winning probability, result and highlights from Christchurch
"CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl in the first T20 cricket international against New Zealand at Hagley Oval on Thursday.The India squad only arrived in New Zealand two days ago and has had little time to acclimatize before the first match in a long tour involving five T20s, five one-day internationals and two test matches.
"Here are the live updates for the 1st T20I between India and New Zealand straight from the Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 22, 2026, 7:46 AMIndia wins the toss and bowls in the 1st T20 cricket international against New Zealand
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl in the first T20 cricket international against New Zealand at Hagley Oval on Thursday.The India squad only arrived in New Zealand two days ago and has had little time to acclimatize before the first match in a long tour involving five T20s, five one-day internationals and two test matches.
- Yahoo SportsOct 22, 2026, 6:42 AMIND vs NZ 1st T20I 2026 live scorecard, toss winner, winning probability, result and highlights from Christchurch
Here are the live updates for the 1st T20I between India and New Zealand straight from the Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
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