India will look to seal the five-match T20I series when they take on New Zealand in the third match at Hnry Stadium in Wellington on Tuesday, October 27. Having won the opening two games, the visitors hold a 2-0 lead and need just one more victory to clinch the series.The Suryakumar Yadav-led side edged past New Zealand in both matches, with the second T20I producing another close finish. India chased down a target of 181 runs to secure a four-run victory, with Tilak Varma playing a match-winning knock of an unbeaten 51 off 26 balls.While India’s batting has delivered under pressure, the bowling unit will be keen to produce a more disciplined performance after conceding substantial runs in the first two games. New Zealand, meanwhile, will look to bounce back on home soil and keep the series alive.India will also be without Ishan Kishan for the third T20I as he continues to recover from an injury, leaving the team management to consider its options in the batting order.
India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I: Match details
- Match: India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I
- Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
- Venue: Hnry Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand
- Toss time: 12:00 PM IST
- Match start time: 12:30 PM IST
- Series score: India lead 2-0
Where to watch India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I live on TV in India?The live telecast of the third T20I between India and New Zealand will be available on the Sony Sports Network television channels in India.How to watch India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I live streaming online?Indian viewers can watch the live streaming of the third T20I on the SonyLIV app and website. Access may require a subscription, depending on the user’s plan.
India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I: Full Squads
New Zealand Squad: Tim Seifert(w), 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 ConwayIndia Squad: Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 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
