Blackjacks Team Named for NZ v India Test Series

Representing New Zealand:

• Tayla Bruce

• Selina Goddard

• Tony Grantham

• Finbar McGuigan

Representing India:

• Pinki

• Sunhil Bahdur

• Dinesh Kumar

• Reshma Kumari

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The NZ v India Test Series is a key event within the wider celebrations of 100 Years of Unity Through Sport, commemorating a century of friendship, connection and shared sporting history between New Zealand and India.

Featuring world champions, Commonwealth Games medallists and international representatives from both nations, the three-test series will bring together some of the best lawn bowls talent in the world for three nights of exciting international competition.

Blackjack Tayla Bruce is excited for the upcoming event, " I’m really looking forward to the opportunity to play in this event. I love how sport brings people together and how it can be used as a way to celebrate the connection countries have with each other. This event is the ultimate chance to showcase that and I’m excited to be part of it."

Played across three evenings, each test match will feature men's pairs, women's pairs, mixed fours and mixed pairs, with athletes competing across multiple disciplines in a format designed to be fast-paced, engaging and spectator friendly.

Match Schedule

Monday 16 - Wednesday 18 November 2026

5:30pm – Men's Pairs & Women's Pairs
6:30pm – Mixed Fours
7:30pm – Two Mixed Pairs Matches

More than just a sporting contest, the series provides an opportunity to celebrate the strong relationship between New Zealand and India and highlight the role sport plays in bringing communities and cultures together.

With the Kiwi's facing one of the fastest-rising bowls nations in the world, fans can expect three nights of high-quality competition, skill and international rivalry.

NZ v India Test Series

📍 Royal Oak Bowls Club, Auckland
📅 16-18 November 2026

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