NZ vs IND, 3rd T20I, Match Prediction: Who will win today’s game between New Zealand and India?

Oct 27, 2026

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NZ vs IND, 3rd T20I, Match Prediction

India will face New Zealand in the third T20I of the India tour of New Zealand 2026 at Hnry Stadium in Wellington. The visitors have taken a 2-0 lead in the five-match series and will be eager to move closer to sealing it. New Zealand, meanwhile, need a much-improved performance to stop India’s momentum and keep their hopes of a comeback alive.

In the second T20I, New Zealand posted 180/5 after recovering from an early collapse. Glenn Phillips led the fightback with 70 off 43 balls, while Bevon Jacobs contributed 58 off 46 deliveries. However, India held their nerve in the chase despite losing five wickets for just 70 runs. Naman Dhir scored 31, while Nitish Kumar Reddy added 26 off 13 balls to support Tilak Varma, who remained unbeaten on 51 off 26 deliveries.

India sealed the win with one ball remaining. Sanju Samson has been India’s leading run-scorer in the series with 81 runs, while Arshdeep Singh has taken the most wickets for the visitors with three scalps. Phillips leads New Zealand’s run charts with 152 runs, and Mitchell Santner has claimed six wickets.

NZ vs IND, 3rd T20I: Match Details

Date and Time: October 27, 8:00 PM Local / 7:00 AM GMT / 12:30 PM IST
Venue: Hnry Stadium, Wellington

NZ vs IND Head-to-Head Record in T20Is

Matches Played: 33 | India Won: 21 | New Zealand Won: 11 | No Result: 1

Hnry Stadium Pitch Report

Hnry Stadium in Wellington is expected to provide a reasonably balanced surface for the third T20I, offering opportunities for both batters and bowlers. The new ball could help fast bowlers generate movement and bounce, particularly during the opening overs, so the top order will need to be watchful before settling into its innings. Batters who get their eye in should find scoring easier as they adjust to the conditions and make use of the shorter scoring opportunities.

Spinners could have an important role during the middle overs, especially if they vary their pace and flight to prevent batters from building partnerships. The ground’s conditions and possible wind could also influence how the ball travels and how bowlers approach their lengths. Both teams will need to assess the surface early and adapt their strategies accordingly. A strong Powerplay could provide the foundation for a competitive total, while the side batting first will want enough runs on the board to put pressure on its opponent during the chase.

Squads

New Zealand: Tim Seifert (wk), Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Blair Tickner, Matthew Fisher, Devon Conway

India: Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kumar Kushagra, Mayank Yadav

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