India take on New Zealand in the IND vs NZ 3rd T20I 2026 on Tuesday, 27 October at Hnry Stadium, Wellington. Here’s everything you need before the toss: match timing, where to watch, pitch report, likely playing XIs, head-to-head record and the players to watch. Then it’s your turn to make the call.
For the full tour, see our India tour of New Zealand 2026 schedule.
IND vs NZ 3rd T20I 2026: Match Details
| Match | New Zealand vs India, 3rd T20I (5-match series) |
| Date | Tuesday, 27 October 2026 |
| Time | 12:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Hnry Stadium, Wellington |
| Captains | Shreyas Iyer (India), Mitchell Santner (New Zealand) |
| Live on TV | Sony Sports Network |
| Live streaming | Sony LIV app and website |
Series So Far
India won the 1st T20I at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, on 22 October by 4 wickets with 2 balls to spare, chasing 226.
- New Zealand made 225/4. Glenn Phillips hit an unbeaten 82 off 40 balls.
- Sanju Samson scored 67 off 33 balls, and he and Abhishek Sharma added 93 in the powerplay.
- Shreyas Iyer anchored the chase and Naman Dhir finished it.
- Mayank Yadav was India’s standout bowler.
The 2nd T20I was played on 24 October, also at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
IND vs NZ 3rd T20I Pitch Report: Wellington
Wellington’s T20I record (16 matches up to February 2024) shows a balanced venue:
- Average first-innings score: 162
- Won batting first: 7, won batting second: 8
- Highest total: 219/6 by New Zealand vs India (2019)
- Highest successful chase: 163/6 (New Zealand vs West Indies, 2014)
The surface has generally helped both batters and spinners, so the toss is not expected to decide the game on its own.
IND vs NZ Head-to-Head in T20Is
| Matches played | 32 |
| New Zealand won | 17 |
| India won | 12 |
| No result | 3 |
| Last meeting | 22 Oct 2026, India won by 4 wickets |
Likely Playing XIs
India
Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanju Samson (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav
New Zealand
Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (wk), Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Adam Milne, Matt Henry/Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson
Likely XIs are based on the series so far. Final teams are confirmed at the toss.
Players to Watch
- Sanju Samson (India): 67 off 33 in the series opener.
- Mayank Yadav (India): his pace troubled New Zealand in Christchurch.
- Glenn Phillips (New Zealand): unbeaten 82 off 40 in the 1st T20I.
- Mitchell Santner (New Zealand): the captain’s spin controls the middle overs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the IND vs NZ 3rd T20I 2026?
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, at 12:30 PM IST.
Where is the IND vs NZ 3rd T20I being played?
Hnry Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand.
Where can I watch IND vs NZ 3rd T20I live in India?
On Sony Sports Network channels, with live streaming on the Sony LIV app and website.
Who won the 1st T20I between India and New Zealand?
India won by 4 wickets with 2 balls to spare at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, on 22 October 2026.
What is the IND vs NZ T20I head-to-head record?
In 32 T20Is, New Zealand have won 17, India 12, and 3 ended with no result.
Who are the captains for the IND vs NZ T20I series?
Shreyas Iyer captains India and Mitchell Santner captains New Zealand.
How can I make my prediction for IND vs NZ?
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