New Zealand vs India Today's Match Prediction, 3rd T20I - Who will win today's match?
Shreyas Iyer, Mitchell Santner (Source: X/@BCCI)
Published - 26 Oct 2026, 03:28 PM• Read time - 12 mins
Having taken a 2-0 lead in the five-match series, India will head into the third T20I against New Zealand on Tuesday, October 27, at Hnry Stadium, Wellington, aiming to seal the series. The Men in Blue have been clinical in the series so far, having registered back-to-back four-wicket wins.
After a dismal show in the field in the series opener, the Shreyas Iyer-led side were at their agile best in the second T20I, not allowing the Kiwis to dictate terms at any stage of the first innings. They will hope for a similar outing in the upcoming fixture and register their sixth consecutive series victory over the Blackcaps.
On the other hand, New Zealand have been far from perfect in their home conditions, having been dismal in the field. The spin attack led by captain Mitchell Santner has been amongst the wickets, but the pace attack hasn’t been able to complement it.
On the batting front, Glenn Phillips has shouldered the responsibility to be amongst the runs but also needs support. The hosts will be having their backs against the wall, heading into the upcoming fixture and avoid suffering fifth successive defeat to India.
NZ vs IND Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Tuesday, October 27 | New Zealand vs India | 3rd T20I | Hnry Stadium, Wellington | 08:00 PM |
Hnry Stadium Stats (T20Is)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 18 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 08 (including one tie won in Super Over by side batting first) |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 10 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 164 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 140 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 219/6 (20) by New Zealand vs India, 2019 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 101/10 (16.1) by Pakistan vs New Zealand, 2016 |
| Highest Score Chased | 216 [216/4 in 20 overs] by Australia vs New Zealand, 2024 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 156 by Australia vs New Zealand, 2021 |
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Hnry Stadium Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Good | Good | Good |
| Bounce | Good | Good | Moderate |
| Movement/turn | Good | Minimal after powerplay | Decent |
| Best Phase | Middle overs | With the new ball | Middle Overs |
NZ vs IND Head-to-Head record (T20Is)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 33 |
| India | 21 |
| New Zealand | 11 |
| Tied | 1 (via DLS) |
New Zealand vs India Predicted Playing 11
New Zealand (NZ):
Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (wk), Bevon Jacobs/Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (capt), Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Jacob Duffy
India (IND):
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Shreyas Iyer (capt), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Prince Yadav, Arshdeep Singh
Players to watch out for in NZ vs IND
Abhishek Sharma (IND):
The southpaw hasn’t been able to convert his starts in the last few matches. Much of India’s success has relied on the explosive starts given by Abhishek Sharma, and the opener will look to get a big score against his name in the upcoming fixture.
Nathan Smith (NZ):
The right-arm seamer hasn't had memorable outings in the series so far, picking up just one wicket from two matches. In the absence of Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson, Smith will have to bring his A game to the fore as New Zealand to look to make a comeback in the series.
Today's Match Prediction: India to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.