IND vs NZ: There will be a lot of runs or the bowlers will create havoc, know how the pitch will play in the first T20I.

IND vs NZ Pitch Report: The first match of the five-match T-20 series between Team India and New Zealand is to be played on the grounds of Nagpur. After the defeat in the ODI series, the Indian team would like to perform strongly under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav. The team will be expecting a stellar performance in batting from Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson.

At the same time, Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dubey will be seen adding color with both bat and ball. In bowling, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh will be seen testing the Kiwi batsmen. On the other hand, after performing well in ODI, New Zealand would like to perform well in the T20 series as well.

How does the Nagpur pitch play?

The first match of the T-20 series between India and New Zealand is to be played at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. This ground of Nagpur is considered a heaven for batsmen. There is a very good bounce on the pitch, due to which a lot of fours and sixes rain on this ground. It is a very difficult task for the bowlers to control the runs here. That means, in the opening match of the series itself, you will see a lot of fours and sixes being hit.

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What do the figures say?

This ground in Nagpur has so far hosted 12 T-20 matches, out of which the team batting first has taken the field in 8 matches. At the same time, the team chasing runs could win only in 4 matches. The average score of the first innings on this ground has been 146 runs, while the average score of the second innings is 125 runs. While playing against India on this ground, Sri Lanka had scored 215 runs on the score board after losing 5 wickets in 20 overs, which is also the highest score on this ground.

Ishaan-Rinku will have to sit outside?

Ishan Kishan and Rinku Singh may have to sit out of the playing 11 in the first T20 International match against New Zealand. Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson will be seen opening the innings in the first T20 match to be held in Nagpur. Shreyas Iyer or captain Suryakumar Yadav can be seen playing at number three.

At the same time, Hardik Pandya will have the responsibility of handling the middle order, while Shivam Dubey and Akshar Patel will be seen playing the role of finishers. Despite consistently performing well in domestic cricket, the chances of Ishaan getting preference over Sanju in the initial matches are very less. At the same time, looking at Shivam’s recent form, Rinku’s chances of getting a chance are slim.

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