IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd T20I: Playing XI, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Dream11 Team Captain And Vice-Captain Choices – India Tour Of New Zealand, 2026

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India lead New Zealand 2-0 in this series. Both wins came by four wickets. India chased 181 in 19.5 overs last time.

Tilak Varma made 51 not out. Nitish Kumar Reddy made 26 not out. Glenn Phillips made 70 for New Zealand.

Bevon Jacobs added 58 from 46 balls. The third T20I is on 27 October 2026. It starts at 12:30 PM IST.

The match is at Hnry Stadium in Wellington. The official local start is 8:00 PM. This is a pre-toss fantasy preview.

The final XIs are not confirmed. New Zealand will change its pace group. Lockie Ferguson will miss this match.

Matt Henry will miss the rest of the series. Ishan Kishan missed the second T20I. His third-match fitness is not confirmed here.

Check the toss and team sheets first.

Match Details

The BCCI match page names Hnry Stadium. The NZC schedule gives the same venue. The ground was earlier called Sky Stadium.

It is also Wellington Regional Stadium. This article uses the current Hnry name.

Team Form — India

India have won both tour matches. Their chase stayed strong in both games.

Tilak finished the second chase well. He made 51 from 26 balls. Naman Dhir made 31 from 17 balls.

Nitish Reddy made 26 from 13 balls. Those late runs matter for fantasy picks.

Team Form — New Zealand

New Zealand have lost both tour matches. Their batters still made strong totals.

Phillips made 152 runs across two games. Jacobs made 89 runs across two games. New Zealand need early wickets now.

Their pace attack will also change.

Pitch Report And Fantasy Impact

Hnry Stadium has a long T20I history. The recent sample has three completed matches. One match was shortened to ten overs.

The two full twenty-over games had totals of 164 and 215. Their first-innings average was 189.5. This is a small sample of two games.

The second innings average was 180.5. The same two games give that number. The shortened game is not in either average.

The numbers show good scoring chances. They do not prove a flat pitch every time. Pick top-order batters first.

Add all-rounders with clear roles. Use bowlers who can take wickets. Spin can work when batters attack.

Do not treat old ground data as a guarantee.

Head-To-Head Scope

This section covers recent men’s T20Is only. It does not mix other formats. It does not mix women’s matches.

India have won four of the latest five. New Zealand won one match in that list.

This record gives India the recent edge. The next match is at a new ground. Old results cannot decide this game.

Probable Playing XI — India — Not Confirmed

This is an editorial candidate list. It is not an announced playing XI. Ishan Kishan missed the second match.

The BCCI update covered that match only. A new BCCI third-match ruling was not found. His place remains a medical and selection question.

Ishan Kishan remains a conditional option. Kumar Kushagra was added as second-match cover. His third-match status is not clear here.

Probable Playing XI — New Zealand — Not Confirmed

This is also a candidate list. It is not a confirmed playing XI. Ferguson will skip this match.

Henry will miss the final three matches. Kyle Jamieson will join the Wellington group. Blair Tickner will join the final three games.

Blair Tickner is a wider squad option. Matthew Fisher is third-match cover only. Check the final New Zealand team sheet.

Six Dream11 Teams

These are six different match scripts. Each team has eleven unique players. No team has more than seven from one side.

Editorial roles are not app roles. Credits must be checked in the app.

Team 1: Balanced Top-Order Build

Use as the balanced pre-toss plan.

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WK: Sanju Samson, Tim Seifert

BAT: Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma, Finn Allen

AR: Abhishek Sharma, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner

BOWL: Arshdeep Singh, Jacob Duffy, Mayank Yadav

Captain: Sanju Samson · Vice-Captain: Glenn Phillips

Risk: Final XIs, app roles and credits remain unconfirmed.

Team 2: India Chase Core

Use if India bat second.

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WK: Sanju Samson, Tim Seifert

BAT: Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir

AR: Abhishek Sharma, Mitchell Santner

BOWL: Arshdeep Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Adam Milne

Captain: Abhishek Sharma · Vice-Captain: Shreyas Iyer

Risk: India may bat first and reduce the chase script.

Team 3: New Zealand Power Start

Use if New Zealand bat first.

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WK: Sanju Samson, Tim Seifert

BAT: Finn Allen, Bevon Jacobs, Shreyas Iyer

AR: Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Abhishek Sharma

BOWL: Arshdeep Singh, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson

Captain: Finn Allen · Vice-Captain: Glenn Phillips

Risk: New Zealand have lost both tour matches despite strong batting moments.

Team 4: Seam And New-Ball Script

Use if the pitch shows early movement.

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WK: Sanju Samson, Tim Seifert

BAT: Shreyas Iyer, Finn Allen, Naman Dhir

AR: Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mitchell Santner

BOWL: Arshdeep Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy

Captain: Arshdeep Singh · Vice-Captain: Kyle Jamieson

Risk: A flat pitch can reduce the value of four specialist bowlers.

Team 5: Spin And All-Round Balance

Use if the surface looks slower.

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WK: Sanju Samson, Devon Conway

BAT: Tilak Varma, Finn Allen, Bevon Jacobs

AR: Axar Patel, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner

BOWL: Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Jacob Duffy

Captain: Mitchell Santner · Vice-Captain: Axar Patel

Risk: Spin needs grip and can lose value on a quick flat surface.

Team 6: Late-Hitting Grand-League Punt

Use for a high-scoring finish.

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WK: Ishan Kishan, Tim Seifert

BAT: Naman Dhir, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Shreyas Iyer

AR: Nitish Kumar Reddy, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell

BOWL: Mayank Yadav, Adam Milne, Arshdeep Singh

Captain: Glenn Phillips · Vice-Captain: Naman Dhir

Risk: Ishan Kishan’s fitness and Vaibhav’s selection remain uncertain.

Captain And Vice-Captain Choices

Sanju Samson: He made 67 in the first match.

He also gives wicketkeeping points. His risk is an early dismissal.

Glenn Phillips: He made 82 and 70.

He is New Zealand’s top recent scorer. His bowling use may change.

Tilak Varma: He made 51 not out last time.

He finished the chase under pressure. His risk is a lower batting slot.

Mitchell Santner: He took four wickets last time.

He also bats in the lower middle order. His risk is reduced turn.

Toss-day repair checklist:

• Remove every player left out.
• Check Ishan’s latest medical status.
• Check the New Zealand pace changes.
• Confirm app roles and credits.
• Keep the seven-player side limit.
• Replace players with final XI names.

Top 3 Player Battles

Glenn Phillips Against India’s Spin

Phillips made 70 in the second match. He also made 82 in the first match. Axar and India’s spin options may attack him.

This is a role-based battle only. No direct ball-by-ball claim is made.

Sanju Samson Against New Zealand’s New Ball

Samson made 67 in the first match. Duffy dismissed him in the second match. The new Wellington pitch may offer movement.

This matchup can shape the powerplay.

Finn Allen Against India’s Pace

Allen made 45 in the first match. He made 16 in the second match. Arshdeep and Mayank can test him early.

This is a conditional matchup.

Key Players To Look Out For

Tilak Varma: He made 51 not out last time.

His finishing role suits this format.

Glenn Phillips: He has two big scores.

His fielding can add extra value.

Sanju Samson: He made the best India score.

He also keeps wicket when selected.

Mitchell Santner: He took four wickets last time.

He remains a two-way player.

Nitish Kumar Reddy: He finished with 26 not out.

His batting role grew late in the chase.

Match Winner Prediction

India have the modest pre-match lean. They lead the series 2-0. They have chased well in both games.

New Zealand still have strong batting power. The changed pace group adds uncertainty. The toss and final XI can change this lean.

This is an editorial view, not a guarantee. For more fantasy match guides, visit the 4xSports Dream11 predictions section.

FAQs

When Is The IND vs NZ 3rd T20I?

The match is on Tuesday, 27 October 2026. It starts at 12:30 PM IST. The UTC start is 07:00.

Where Is The Match Being Played?

The match is at Hnry Stadium in Wellington. The old name was Sky Stadium. The official local start is 8:00 PM.

Is Ishan Kishan Available?

BCCI ruled him out of the second match. No third-match ruling was found in this check. His fitness and selection remain uncertain.

Wait for the team sheet.

Are The Playing XIs Confirmed?

No. Both XIs remain provisional. New Zealand will change its pace group. Check the toss before making a team.