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On 27th October at 12:30 PM IST, Hnry Stadium, Wellington will host India against New Zealand for the third T20I match.
Get the best IND vs NZ Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 3rd T20I match of the India Tour of New Zealand 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Captaincy Picks:
Abhishek Sharma – Sharma has opened both matches for India, scoring 29 off 12 balls in the series opener before adding 27 from 21 deliveries in the second T20I. His series tally now stands at 56 runs, with his aggressive powerplay approach continuing to set the tempo. |
Sanju Samson – After a blistering 67 off 33 balls in Christchurch’s opening game, Samson managed 14 from 17 deliveries in the second match. That leaves the wicketkeeper-batter with 81 runs across two innings, including one half-century. |
Top Picks:
Glenn Phillips – Phillips has been New Zealand’s standout batter so far, following his unbeaten 82 from 40 balls in the first T20I with another impressive 70 off 43 deliveries in the second. His combined tally of 152 runs in two innings has made him a major threat in the middle order. |
Mitchell Santner – New Zealand’s captain delivered a decisive bowling performance in the second T20I, claiming 4 wickets for 21 runs in four overs. His left-arm spin dismantled India’s middle order and briefly put the hosts in control, although India eventually completed the chase. |
Budget Picks:
Michael Bracewell – Bracewell has chipped in with the bat in both matches, scoring 7 not out in the opener and then blasting 10 not out from just two balls in the second T20I. He also claimed 2 wickets in the first match, giving New Zealand a useful all-round contribution across the series. |
Bhuvneshwar Kumar – Making his return to international T20 cricket, Bhuvneshwar has bowled in both matches for India. He took 1 wicket for 50 runs in four overs in the second T20I after conceding 49 in the opener, giving him 1 wicket across two appearances so far. |
Captain |
Abhishek Sharma & Sanju Samson |
Vice-Captain |
Glenn Phillips & Mitchell Santner |
Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Devon Conway |
NA |
NA |
Kuldeep Yadav |
NA |
NA |
SL Captaincy Choice |
Abhishek Sharma |
GL Captaincy Choice |
Sanju Samson |
Punt Picks |
Michael Bracewell and Bhuvaneshwar Kumar |
Dream11 Combination |
2-5-3-1 |
India will face New Zealand in the third T20I on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, at Hnry Stadium in Wellington, with the match scheduled to begin at 12:30 PM IST. India have established a commanding 2–0 lead in the five-match series after winning the first two encounters. Consequently, they will aim to secure the series with another victory, while New Zealand must respond strongly on home soil to keep their hopes of a comeback alive.
New Zealand posted 180/5 in the second T20I, with Glenn Phillips leading the innings through an impressive 70 off 43 balls and Bevon Jacobs contributing 58 off 46 deliveries. Meanwhile, Michael Bracewell provided a late boost by scoring an unbeaten 10 off just two balls. For India, Arshdeep Singh claimed two wickets, while Prince Yadav and Nitish Kumar Reddy picked up one apiece. Although New Zealand produced a competitive total, their bowlers could not contain India’s determined chase. Therefore, the hosts will need a more effective bowling performance to challenge the visitors in the third match.
India completed the chase at 181/6 in 19.5 overs, securing a four-wicket victory with just one ball remaining. Tilak Varma anchored the innings with an unbeaten 51 off 26 deliveries, striking six fours and a six, while Naman Dhir added 31 off 17 balls. In addition, Nitish Kumar Reddy remained unbeaten on 26 off 13 deliveries to help India cross the finish line. Although Mitchell Santner claimed three wickets for New Zealand, India’s middle and lower order handled the pressure effectively. Moving into the third T20I, New Zealand must find a way to contain India’s finishing power, whereas the visitors will look to maintain their winning momentum and clinch the series.
Teams |
Matches Won |
India |
21 |
New Zealand |
11 |
Temperature |
12°C |
Weather Forecast |
Cloudy |
Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To |
Pace |
Average 1st innings score |
164 |
Records |
Good |
Winning % |
55% |
India Playing 11:
1) Sanju Samson (wk)
2) Abhishek Sharma
3) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
4) Shreyas Iyer ©
5) Axar Patel
6) Tilak Varma
7) Naman Dhir
8) Nitish Kumar Reddy
9) Bhuvneshwar Kumar
10) Arshdeep Singh
11) Prince Yadav
New Zealand Playing 11:
1) Tim Seifert (wk)
2) Finn Allen
3) Daryl Mitchell
4) Glenn Phillips
5) Bevon Jacobs
6) Mitchell Santner ©
7) Michael Bracewell
8) Nathan Smith
9) Matt Henry
10) Jacob Duffy
11) Kyle Jemieson
Looking at the current performance in this series so far, India is expected to win this match.
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