Updated On: 21 January, 2026 09:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The first T20I match between Team India and New Zealand is scheduled to be played on Wednesday at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on Wednesday

Hardik Pandya (Pic: File Pic)
Former Team India cricketer Aakash Chopra said that the team is incomplete without Hardik Pandya, highlighting the all-rounder`s value.
The "Men in Blue" will clash against New Zealand for the five-match T20I series on Wednesday. The contest will also serve as a preparatory series for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026.