New Zealand vs India 1st T20I Cricket Betting Tips – Prediction for Most Runs, Most Wickets and Winner

New Zealand vs India 1st T20I: New Zealand and India are all set to lock horns with each other in the three-match T20I series. The first game is slated to take place on Friday (18th November) in Wellington followed by second and third game to be played on November 20 and 22 in Mount Maunganui and Napier respectively.

Who will score most runs in NZ vs IND 1st T20I?

The first T20I between New Zealand and India is just few hours away from now. India will be fielding a relatively young side with Hardik Pandya in charge whereas the Black Caps will be fielding a full strength side. Both the teams would be coming into the series on the back of semi final loss in the T20 World Cup 2022 and would be hoping to make a strong comeback.

Talking about the prediction related to the highest run scorer of the game, it is likely that Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav will score most runs in the first game against New Zealand in Wellington. The right-hander The right-hander has been in the form of his life and has been the best Indian batter of late in the shortest format of the game.

Suryakumar has been the leading run-scorer for India in T20Is this year. He was the third leading and second highest run getter for India in the T20 World Cup 2022. He set the stage on fire with his ability to hit all over the park and it is expected that he’ll continue the same in the first game.

His numbers in the T20Is are also staggering as in just 40 games he has scored 1284 runs at an average of 41.42 and a sensational strike rate of 17908. Also he has smashed 1 century and 12 half-centuries.

Format	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike rate	50s	100s
T20I	40	1284	41.42	179.08	12	1

Who will pick most wickets in NZ vs IND 1st T20I?

New Zealand leg-spinner Ish Sodhi  is expected to take most wickets in the first T20I between New Zealand and India. The leg spinner has been in the top notch form and has been doing most of the damage for his side in the middle overs.

His ability to strike in the middle overs makes him favourite to be the game changer. His stats in the T20Is are also sensational as in 86 games he has picked 109 wickets at an economy and average of 8.04 and 22.2 respectively to go with the best bowling figures of 4/28.

Who will win NZ vs IND 1st T20I?

The first T20I between New Zealand and India  is slated to take place in Wellington  on Friday. It is likely that Kane Williamson-led side will emerge victorious as they are playing at home and also have a good track record at the venue. Their relatively experienced side gives them edge over young Indian players and it is expected that they will take 1-0 lead.