India and New Zealand are two teams that have developed a special rivalry in the past few years. New Zealand has spoilt the party for India in every form of ICC Tournament in the recent past. So, the underdogs in cricket, the Kiwis have now become a force to reckon with. The BlackCaps are touring India for 3 T20Is and 2 Test Matches. The T20Is is a beginning for the Rohit Sharma-Rahul Dravid era of Indian cricket. And the matches against New Zealand are a part of the ongoing World Test Championship Cycle. Here is a look at the schedule of the series: –
India VS New Zealand 2021 T20Is Schedule: –
With the first T20I being played today on the 17th of November, the other matches are going to be played with a short turnaround time. The Indian Cricket Team for the series is a new looked team. The experienced veterans in the form of Virat Kohli, Mohammad Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja have been given rest. Fresher faces in the form of Venkatesh Iyer, Avesh Khan, Mohammad Siraj, and Harshal Patel have been picked. Here is the schedule: –
Date: – Nov 17, Wed
Match: -India vs New Zealand, 1st T20I
Venue: -Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Time: – 7:00 PM, 01:30 PM GMT / 07:00 PM INDIAN STANDARD TIME
Date: – Nov 19, Fri
Match: – India vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I
Venue: – JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
Time: – 7:00 PM 01:30 PM GMT / 07:00 PM INDIAN STANDARD TIME
Date: – Nov 21, Sun
Match: – India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I
Venue: – Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Time: – 7:00 PM, 01:30 PM GMT / 07:00 PM INDIAN STANDARD TIME
India VS New Zealand 2021 Test Matches Schedule: –
The next format in which both these world-class teams clash against each other is the red-ball format. This format will witness the Rahul Dravid- Virat Kohli union from the second match onwards. The first test match will be played under the leadership of Ajinkya Rahane. Virat Kohli will join the team from the second match. Shreyas Iyer is the biggest surprise pick for the 2-match series. Here is a look at the schedule: –
Date: – Nov 25, Thu – Nov 29, Mon
Match: – India vs New Zealand, 1st Test
Venue: – Green Park, Kanpur
Time: – 9:30 AM, 04:00 AM GMT / 09:30 AM LOCAL INDIAN STANDARD TIME
Date: – Dec 03, Fri – Dec 07, Tue
Match: – India vs New Zealand, 2nd Test
Venue: – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Time: – 9:30 AM, 04:00 AM GMT / 09:30 AM LOCAL INDIAN STANDARD TIME