Updated On: 21 January, 2026 09:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kristian Clarke is set to make his T20I debut for New Zealand, whereas Michael Bracewell will miss out on the clash due to a calf niggle

Mitchell Santner (Pic: File Pic)
In the first T20I match against Team India, New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner won the toss and elected to bowl first at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur.
Recently, the "Black Caps" registered a 2-1 triumph against the "Men in Blue" in the three-match ODI series. The visitors will look to continue their momentum in the shortest format series as well.