India enters the third T20I against New Zealand on Tuesday, October 27, with a golden opportunity to clinch the five-match series. Holding a commanding 2-0 lead, the visitors are just one win away from securing the series trophy at
The Suryakumar Yadav-led side has demonstrated resilience in the opening two fixtures, navigating tight finishes to maintain their unbeaten record. In the most recent encounter, India successfully chased down a target of 181, bolstered by a decisive, unbeaten 51 off 26 balls from
Focus shifts to Wellington for series decider
While the batting lineup has proven capable of handling pressure, the Indian bowling unit is expected to target a more disciplined display in the third match. Having conceded significant runs in the first two games, the bowlers will be looking to tighten their lines to prevent a New Zealand resurgence. The hosts, desperate to keep the series alive on home soil, will be aiming to exploit any lapses in the Indian attack.
Team management faces a tactical adjustment for this fixture, as Ishan Kishan remains unavailable due to an ongoing injury. This absence forces a rethink of the batting order as the visitors look to maintain their momentum. The match is scheduled to begin at 12:30 PM IST, with the toss taking place at 12:00 PM IST.
Broadcast and squad information
Cricket fans in India can follow the action through the Sony Sports Network, which will provide live television coverage. For those preferring digital platforms, the match will be streamed live via the SonyLIV app and website, subject to subscription requirements.
The squads for the remainder of the series are as follows: New Zealand will rely on a group led by Mitchell Santner, including Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Blair Tickner, Matthew Fisher, and Devon Conway. India’s squad features Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kumar Kushagra, and Mayank Yadav.
