New Zealand Names 16-Man Squad for India T20Is
New Zealand Names 16-Man Squad for India T20Is
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The T20I series is part of India’s 12-match tour of New Zealand, which will also include five ODIs and two Test matches.
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New Zealand Cricket said more than 76,000 tickets had already been sold for the tour, about a month before the opening match.
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The squad features a seven-strong pace attack, combining experienced bowlers such as Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson and Jacob Duffy with younger pacers Zak Foulkes and Nathan Smith.
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Tim Seifert and Finn Allen’s reunion at the top of the order recalls their successful World Cup campaign: Allen hit an unbeaten 33-ball century against South Africa in the semifinal, while Seifert made 58 from 33 balls in New Zealand’s nine-wicket win.
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Seifert also enters the series after being named Player of the Tournament in The Hundred, where he scored 394 runs at a strike rate of 168, including 72 off 38 balls in the final.
New Zealand named a 16-man squad for its five-match T20I series against India, starting October 22 in Christchurch. Mitchell Santner will captain the team, which includes 13 players from the squad that finished runner-up at this year's T20 World Cup. The series spans four cities over 11 days as part of India's 12-match tour that also features five ODIs and two Tests.
All-rounder Michael Bracewell and fast bowler Adam Milne return after injury absences, with Milne rejoining the national team after more than a year away. All-rounder Rachin Ravindra will miss the series after dislocating his right shoulder during a promotional event and is expected out for about six weeks. New Zealand Cricket reported that more than 76,000 tickets had already sold about a month before the opening match.
Strong Pace Attack Targets India
New Zealand assembled a seven-strong pace attack for the series, blending experienced bowlers like Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, and Jacob Duffy with younger pacers Zak Foulkes and Nathan Smith. DD India noted this selection reflects New Zealand's plan to counter India's batting lineup. The mix combines proven international performers with rising talent to strengthen the attack across five matches.
Seifert and Allen Reunite at the Top
Tim Seifert and Finn Allen will open the innings together, recreating a successful partnership from the T20 World Cup. Allen smashed an unbeaten 33-ball century against South Africa in the semifinal, while Seifert made 58 from 33 balls in New Zealand's nine-wicket win. Seifert enters the series on strong form after being named The Hundred's Player of the Tournament, scoring 394 runs at a 168 strike rate.
New Zealand Seeks Redemption Against India
New Zealand has struggled in recent T20I matches against India and aims to improve during this five-match series. The squad's 13 returning players from the World Cup provide continuity and experience. Rachin Ravindra's absence removes a key all-rounder, but the team's depth in batting and a revamped pace attack offer hope for a strong performance across the four-city tour.
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