New Zealand Squad vs India T20Is Series Announced (Source: AFP)In a significant development, New Zealand have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against India, with Mitchell Santner named as the captain. The series is set to begin on October 22, 2026, and will be the opening part of India's long multi-format tour of New Zealand.The biggest absence from the New Zealand squad is Rachin Ravindra. The all-rounder has been ruled out of the T20I series after dislocating his right shoulder during a promotional shoot last week. His absence will be a setback for New Zealand, while Bevon Jacobs has been included in the squad and could take Ravindra's place in the team.India Tour Of New Zealand 2026 T20I Series ScheduleThe five-match T20I series will be played across four venues. The first two matches will be held at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, with the opening T20I scheduled for October 22 and the second match on October 24. The teams will then travel to Wellington for the third T20I at Sky Stadium on October 27. The fourth match will be played at Eden Park in Auckland on October 30, while the series will conclude with the fifth T20I at Seddon Park in Hamilton on November 1.MatchSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDateSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableVenueSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table1st T20ISelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableThursday, October 22SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableHagley Oval, ChristchurchSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table2nd T20ISelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSaturday, October 24SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableHagley Oval, ChristchurchSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table3rd T20ISelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableTuesday, October 27SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSky Stadium, WellingtonSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table4th T20ISelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableFriday, October 30SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableEden Park, AucklandSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table5th T20ISelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSunday, November 1SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSeddon Park, HamiltonSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableThe T20I series is the first part of India’s 12-match tour of New Zealand. The tour will also include five ODIs and two Tests.Also Read: Mitchell Santner Rejects BBL Offer, Reveals India Link Behind DecisionRachin Ravindra Ruled Out Of IND vs NZ T20I Series; Adam Milne IncludedIt is important to note that New Zealand star Rachin Ravindra has been ruled out of the much-awaited IND vs NZ T20I series."Ravindra’s rehabilitation is expected to take around six weeks, with an aim to be available for the ODI series against India starting at Eden Park in Auckland on November 4." NZC said.The Black Caps have included 13 players from the team that reached the T20 World Cup 2026 final against India. Michael Bracewell and Adam Milne are also back in the squad after missing the World Cup because of injuries.It is worth noting that Adam Milne last played for the team against Zimbabwe more than a year ago.Taking a look at the pace attack, New Zealand have included Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson and Jacob Duffy. Young fast bowlers Zak Foulkes and Nathan Smith are also part of the group. Ben Sears has not been selected as he is still recovering from an ankle injury.In the batting unit for the India T20Is series, New Zealand have included Finn Allen, Tim Seifert and Devon Conway as the openers. At the same time, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, and Glenn Phillips complete the the middle order.BLACKCAPS @BLACKCAPS Box Office 🍿 Our T20I squad to face India in the five-match Hero VIDA T20I series, Powered by Ai+ Nova Smartphone, starting on Thursday 22 October at Hagley Oval. Sep 23, 2026, 5:45 AM New Zealand Squad For India T20IsMitchell Santner (C), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert and Nathan Smith.Also Read: India Women Win Asian Games, Joe Root Record– September 22 Cricket Highlights
