New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- The five-match T20I series, which follows three ODIs, is seen as a crucial opportunity for New Zealand to acclimatize to sub-continent conditions ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka, scheduled to begin on February 7, as per the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Mitchell Santner will lead the T20I side as he continues his return from injury, while Michael Bracewell has been appointed captain for the ODI series.

Several senior players return across the two formats, alongside a number of emerging names rewarded for strong recent performances, including the likes of Jayden Lennox, Kristian Clarke, Bevon Jacobs and Tim Robinson, as well as Michael Rae,who made his ...