Black Caps name 16-man squad for T20I series against India
Wednesday 23 September 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story Black Caps, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Tim Seifert
Mitchell Santner will captain a 16-player squad for the five-game T20I series against India starting next month. The team includes openers Finn Allen and Tim Seifert, but Rachin Ravindra is unavailable after dislocating his shoulder. Ravindra is expected to be out of action for at least six weeks.
Key facts
4 facts
- The T20I series against India consists of five matches
- The first T20I begins on 22 October at Hagley Oval, Christchurch
- Rachin Ravindra is unavailable due to a dislocated right shoulder
- 76,000 tickets have already been sold for the 12-match tour
The full story
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The Black Caps have announced a 16-player squad for an upcoming five-match T20I series against India. Mitchell Santner will captain the side, which features the return of Michael Bracewell and Adam Milne following their absences from the T20 World Cup due to injury.
Rachin Ravindra has been ruled out of the series after dislocating his right shoulder during a promotional shoot last week. The top-order batter is expected to return for the five-match ODI series starting on 4 November at Eden Park.
The squad includes explosive openers Finn Allen and Tim Seifert, who previously shared a 117-run opening stand during the T20 World Cup semi-final. Bevon Jacobs has been included to provide middle-order hitting power alongside Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips.
Coach Rob Walter noted the importance of managing player workloads due to a heavy schedule of 16 white-ball and eight Test matches between October and February. He expressed optimism regarding Ravindra's recovery, stating, "we're optimistic he'll be back for the ODI's".
How it developed
- Wed 23 Sep, 1:11pmThe third report notes that 13 players from the T20 World Cup runner-up squad were selected and that the tour includes five ODIs and two Tests.
Where reports differ
- One report states Ravindra is ruled out for at least six weeks, while others do not specify the exact duration of his absence.
Compiled from reports by The Post, Stuff and Otago Daily Times.
