The third match of the five-match T20 series between India and New Zealand will be played tomorrow, Tuesday, October 27. The Indian team currently leads the series 2-0 and will look to win this third match to seal the series. Meanwhile, the New Zealand side will aim to avoid losing the series.
IND vs NZ 3rd T20I Playing XI: India and New Zealand Probable Playing 11
Since February 2019, the Indian team has remained unbeaten in T20 matches played in New Zealand. Shreyas Iyer and his teammates will be keen to ensure that this record remains intact.
Team India's key batter Ishan Kishan will not play in the third T20 either; the BCCI has confirmed this. Meanwhile, there will also be changes in the New Zealand squad, as fast bowlers Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson are not part of the New Zealand team for the third T20.
Wellington Stadium Pitch Report
This stadium is not very large. As for the pitch, it initially favors fast bowlers, offering good bounce and movement for the new ball. However, as the ball gets older, scoring runs becomes easier. Given this, the third T20 could also turn out to be a high-scoring match. Teams that win the toss here generally prefer to bowl first, aiming to capitalize on the moisture and wind conditions present during the opening overs. Furthermore, chasing a target has historically been relatively easier at this venue.
Match Prediction
According to our match prediction meter, the third T20 in Wellington could be a very closely contested affair. Indian batters might face some challenges here; Wellington is known for its strong winds, which could work to the advantage of the Kiwi team, given their familiarity with the local conditions. The toss will be crucial, and the team chasing the target may have a better chance of winning. It is essentially a 50-50 contest.
India’s probable playing XI for the third T20:
Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Shreyas Iyer (captain), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, and Prince Yadav.
New Zealand’s probable playing XI for the third T20:
Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (wicketkeeper), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Bevan Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, and Jacob Duffy.
