New Zealand vs India 1st T20: 5 things to know

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With Virat Kohli rested for the series, Rohit Sharma will continue to lead the side. India could play both MS Dhoni and Pant for the first game.

by Manoj K Nair

5 February 2019 at 13:16

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Where and When?

The 1st T20 between India vs New Zealand will be played at the Westpac Stadium, Wellington on Wednesday. The match starts at 12:30 PM IST.

Let the T20Is begin 💪💪#TeamIndia all set to take on the Kiwis for the 1st T20I tomorrow at Westpac Stadium #NZvIND pic.twitter.com/iHzeIL7390
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 5, 2019

MS Dhoni and Pant to be included

With skipper Virat Kohli rested for this series, Rohit Sharma will lead the side. India could include both MS Dhoni and Pant in the squad.

Welcome to the T20 format. What would you call this shot from @RishabPant777 🤔😱 #TeamIndia #NZvIND pic.twitter.com/R5QTJNFtQI
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 5, 2019

New Zealand ahead in stats

The Kiwis have a good record against India in the shortest format of the game, they have won six times and lost just twice.

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