New Zealand T20I Squad: New Zealand have announced their 16-member squad for the five-match T20I series against India. Mitchell Santner will captain the team. The series starts on October 22 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
The squad has seven fast bowlers. They are Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy, Adam Milne, Zak Foulkes, and Nathan Smith. Adam Milne returns after missing the T20 World Cup 2026 because of injury. Michael Bracewell also returns. He was unavailable for the World Cup due to injury as well.
Thirteen players from the squad that finished runners-up to India at the T20 World Cup have been selected. That group includes Santner, Finn Allen, Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Duffy, Ferguson, Henry, Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert, and Smith.
Rachin Ravindra is the notable absentee. He dislocated his right shoulder during a promotional shoot in Auckland on September 16. He got hurt while trying to take a diving catch. Initial scans showed no major structural damage. But his recovery timeline depends on how his rehabilitation goes. He has now been ruled out of the T20I series.
Head coach Rob Walter said the team is gutted for Ravindra. He said Ravindra will play a big role this summer. So it is important he does not rush his rehab. Walter said they are optimistic Ravindra will be back for the ODIs.
Walter also spoke about Milne’s return. Milne last played for New Zealand in July 2025. Walter said the team is fortunate to have good depth. He said they will use all squad members during the series to manage workloads. He called India a quality team and a challenging opponent. He said it is exciting to face them in New Zealand conditions in front of Kiwi fans. He added that the squad is near full strength and covers all bases. He is excited to see how they compete against the current T20 world champions.
New Zealand T20I Squad for India Series
New Zealand T20I squad for India series is given below.
Mitchell Santner (captain), 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.
Rachin Ravindra Ruled Out of India T20I Series With Six-Week Shoulder Injury Layoff
Rachin Ravindra will miss New Zealand’s five-match T20I series against India. He dislocated his right shoulder during a promotional shoot in Auckland on September 16. He hurt himself while trying to take a diving catch and landed awkwardly on a safety mat. Initial scans showed no major structural damage. But he is expected to need about six weeks to recover. New Zealand hope he will be back in time for the ODI series, which begins on November 4 at Eden Park.
New Zealand have named a 16-player squad for the T20Is. Mitchell Santner will captain the side. Adam Milne returns after more than a year away. He missed the T20 World Cup because of injury. Michael Bracewell also returns after missing the World Cup. Thirteen players from the squad that finished runners-up to India at the T20 World Cup have been picked. Rachin is the main absentee.
Head coach Rob Walter said the team is gutted for Rachin. He said Rachin will play a big role this summer. So they do not want to rush his recovery. Walter said they are optimistic he will be back for the ODIs.
Walter also spoke about Milne’s return, saying the team has good depth. They will use all squad members during the series to manage workloads. He called India a quality team and a tough opponent. He said it is exciting to face them in New Zealand conditions.
The series starts on October 22 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. The second T20I is also there on October 24. The third match is in Wellington on October 27. The fourth is in Auckland on October 30. The final T20I is in Hamilton on November 1.
FAQs
Q. Who will captain New Zealand against India?
A. Mitchell Santner will captain New Zealand.
Q. Why is Rachin Ravindra missing the series?
A. Ravindra is recovering from a shoulder injury.
Q. When does the T20I series start?
A. The series starts on October 22.
Q. How many fast bowlers are in the squad?
A. New Zealand have seven fast bowlers.
Q. When could Ravindra return?
A. Ravindra is expected to return for the ODI series.
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