IND vs NZ 1st Test 2026 Prediction: Playing XIs, Pitch Report & Weather
IND vs NZ 1st Test is scheduled for 19 Nov 2026 at Basin Reserve, Wellington. Probable XIs, weather and our prediction are planned for 17 Nov 2026, subject to verified information.
By comeplaygo.com Editorial Team · Published · Content updated · Sources checked
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World Test Championship context
Current WTC standings are pending verification against the official ICC table. No points, rank or qualification scenario is assumed.
A match-specific surface assessment is pending the pitch inspection close to the Test. No unsourced first-innings par score or five-day surface forecast is assigned.
IND vs NZ squads for the 1st Test
India Test squad
Shubman Gill (c)
KL Rahul (vc)
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Devdutt Padikkal
Sai Sudharsan
Rishabh Pant (wk, subject to fitness)
Dhruv Jurel (wk)
Ravindra Jadeja
Washington Sundar
Nitish Kumar Reddy
Kuldeep Yadav
Jasprit Bumrah
Akash Deep
Prasidh Krishna
Anshul Kamboj
Mohammed Siraj
Retained from the series page. The XI will be confirmed at the toss.
New Zealand Test squad
A sourced New Zealand Test squad is not yet available in this preview. This section will be updated after the announcement is verified.
Our prediction
Probable XIs, weather and our prediction are planned for 17 Nov 2026, subject to verified information.
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Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3:30 AM IST (11:00 AM NZDT), according to the published schedule.
Where can I watch IND vs NZ in India?
Sony Sports Network for television and SonyLIV for streaming, according to the retained series broadcast report. Check the current match-day listing.
Is a prediction available?
Probable XIs, weather and our prediction are planned for 17 Nov 2026, subject to verified information.
Does this Test count for the World Test Championship?
The published series record places these Tests in the 2025–27 cycle.
Are current WTC standings available?
Current WTC standings are pending verification against the official ICC table. No rank or points total is assumed.
How we make these previews
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