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Match Details- NZ vs IND Fantasy Team 3rd T20I
Match: New Zealand vs India, 3rd T20I
Series: India Tour of New Zealand 2026
Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026
Time: 12:30 PM IST (8:00 PM local time)
Venue: Sky Stadium (Hnry Stadium), Wellington
India lead the five match series 2-0 after another close chase in Christchurch on Saturday. One more win and India take the series. New Zealand have lost both games from strong positions and must win here.
Recent Form
India:
- 24 Oct, 2nd T20I vs New Zealand, Christchurch: Won by 4 wickets with one ball left. New Zealand 180/5, India 181/6 in 19.5 overs. Tilak Varma 51 not out off 26, Naman Dhir 31 off 17, Nitish Kumar Reddy 26 not out off 13. Arshdeep Singh 2/33, Prince Yadav 1/30.
- 22 Oct, 1st T20I vs New Zealand: Won by 4 wickets, chasing 226. Sanju Samson 67 off 33, Naman Dhir 42 not out off 15.
New Zealand:
- 24 Oct, 2nd T20I vs India: Lost by 4 wickets. Glenn Phillips 70 off 43, Bevon Jacobs 58 off 46. Mitchell Santner 4/21, Jacob Duffy 1/41.
- 22 Oct, 1st T20I vs India: Lost by 4 wickets. Glenn Phillips 82 not out off 40, Finn Allen 45 off 24.
Series Score
India lead 2-0 after two of five T20Is.
NZ vs IND Head To Head
India have won 8 of the last 10 T20Is between these two teams, including both games in this series.
NZ vs IND Squads
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (C), Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (WK), Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Bevon Jacobs, Nathan Smith, Josh Clarkson, Matt Henry, Adam Milne, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson, Blair Tickner
India: Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Varma (VC), Sanju Samson (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav
Team news: Prince Yadav played for India in the second game, and Jacob Duffy came in for New Zealand.
Pitch Report
Wellington has hosted 16 T20Is. The average first innings score is 166, and teams batting first and chasing have won half the games each. Fast bowlers have taken 54% of the wickets in the last 10 games here.
The ground is known for strong wind, which makes life hard for bowlers at one end. For fantasy, pick top order batters and at least one spinner, as Santner showed with 4/21 on Saturday. Around 180 looks like a good total.
Weather Report
It should be partly sunny and cool in Wellington, around 17°C, with no rain in the forecast.
Probable Playing XIs
New Zealand: Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Adam Milne, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy
India: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav
We could not find the full scorecard from Saturday, so these XIs are built from the first game plus the changes we could confirm. Matt Henry and Mayank Yadav are options. Final XIs come at the toss.
Top Fantasy Picks
- Glenn Phillips (NZ, batter): 82 not out and 70 in the two games. The best batter in the series.
- Tilak Varma (IND, batter): 51 not out off 26 to win the second game. Player of the Match.
- Mitchell Santner (NZ, all rounder): 4/21 on Saturday and 2/39 in the first game.
- Naman Dhir (IND, all rounder): 42 not out off 15 and 31 off 17 in the two games.
- Sanju Samson (IND, wicketkeeper): 67 off 33 in the first game.
- Bevon Jacobs (NZ, batter): 58 off 46 on Saturday and 31 off 16 in the first game.
- Arshdeep Singh (IND, bowler): 2/33 on Saturday and a wicket in the first game.
NZ vs IND Fantasy Team 3rd T20I: Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Sanju Samson
Batters: Glenn Phillips (C), Tilak Varma, Bevon Jacobs, Finn Allen
All rounders: Mitchell Santner (Vc), Naman Dhir, Michael Bracewell
Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy
Captain: Glenn Phillips. He made 82 not out and 70 in the two games.
Vice captain: Mitchell Santner. An all rounder who took 4/21 on Saturday and 2/39 on Thursday.
NZ vs IND Fantasy Team 3rd T20I: Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson, Tim Seifert
Batters: Glenn Phillips, Tilak Varma (Vc), Abhishek Sharma
All rounders: Naman Dhir (C), Mitchell Santner, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel
Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav
Captain: Naman Dhir. An all rounder who has finished both chases, with 42 not out and 31.
Vice captain: Tilak Varma. 51 not out off 26 on Saturday.
Differentials: Nitish Kumar Reddy hit 26 not out off 13 at the finish on Saturday. Prince Yadav took 1/30 in his first game of the series.
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Match Prediction
India have won both games, but only just. New Zealand had India at 112/6 on Saturday and still lost. Phillips and Santner are in form, and Wellington suits the home side. Our pick is India to win and take the series, but it should be close again.
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FAQs- NZ vs IND Fantasy Team 3rd T20I
Who will win New Zealand vs India 3rd T20I today?
India lead 2-0 and have won 8 of the last 10 T20Is against New Zealand. We pick India.
What is the NZ vs IND Fantasy prediction?
In small leagues, go with Glenn Phillips as captain and Mitchell Santner as vice captain. In grand leagues, try Naman Dhir as captain and Tilak Varma as vice captain.
What is the pitch report for Sky Stadium, Wellington?
The average first innings score is 166, and the wind plays a big part. Around 180 looks like a good total.
What is the probable playing XI for New Zealand vs India?
Both teams should keep most of the side from Saturday. Final XIs come at the toss.
Who are the best captain and vice captain picks for NZ vs IND?
Glenn Phillips and Tilak Varma are the best batting picks. Mitchell Santner and Naman Dhir are the best all rounder picks.
What time does New Zealand vs India 3rd T20I start?
The match starts at 12:30 PM IST on Tuesday, 27 October 2026. That is 8:00 PM local time in Wellington.
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