India will look to seal the five-match T20 International series against New Zealand when the teams meet in the third match at Wellington on Tuesday, October 27. The match will begin at 12:30 pm Indian Standard Time, with the toss scheduled for noon.
India lead the series 2–0 after winning both opening matches in Christchurch by four wickets. Another victory will give captain Shreyas Iyer’s team an unassailable lead and confirm the series win with two matches still remaining.
India showed strong fighting spirit in the second T20I. Tilak Varma scored an unbeaten 51, while Nitish Kumar Reddy made 26 as the pair helped India recover from a difficult position and complete the chase. Their performance will give the visitors confidence ahead of the Wellington contest.
Young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could again attract attention. Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the third match as he continues to recover from an injury sustained during the opening game. The final playing XI should be confirmed after the toss.
New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner, must win to remain in the series. Fast bowler Matt Henry has been ruled out of the remaining T20Is, while the hosts will need a stronger performance from both their batting and bowling units to challenge India.
When and where to watch
The third T20I will be played at Hnry Stadium in Wellington. In India, the match is scheduled to be televised on the Sony Sports Network, with live streaming on SonyLIV. Viewers should check their local listings and the official platform for the latest broadcast details.
With India one win away from taking the series, the Wellington match promises an important test for both teams.
