India and New Zealand Begin Five-Match T20I Series with New Zealand Bowling First

India and New Zealand face off in the first T20 International of a five-match series at Nagpur ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. India, the defending champions, were asked to bat first after New Zealand won the toss. Both teams are noted for strong bowling, with predictions favoring India to win. The series serves as final preparation for the upcoming World Cup, with detailed coverage including live scores and player statistics available.