India have happened on a fine T20I combination, and they look unstoppable.
India have never won consecutive T20Is against New Zealand. They have also never lost a T20I at Eden Park.
New Zealand, 0-1 down in the 5-match series, will host India for the second T20I, once again at Eden Park.
India and Pakistan went 1-0 up in their respective T20I series; India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan all qualified for the Under-19 World Cup qualifiers; and England finished Day 1 at The Wanderers on 192/4.
New Zealand have been India’s worst opposition over years, but their only win on New Zealand soil has come at Eden Park, Auckland.
India will commence their overseas foray with 5 T20Is in New Zealand. The first of these matches will be played at Eden Park, Auckland.
Sri Lanka finished Day 3 at Harare 53 behind in first innings; Dhawan will miss the T20Is and ODIs in New Zealand, while Ishant may miss the Tests; de Kock has been appointed South Africa's ODI captain; and India and Bangladesh won at the Under-19 World Cup.
India will fly to New Zealand without Hardik Pandya. Indian squad for Women's T20 World Cup has been announced. West Indies claim series 3-0 against Ireland.