India chose to field first and finished the job fast. The IND vs NZ 3rd T20I 2026 ended with a six-wicket India win. The match took place in Wellington on 27 October.
New Zealand made 198/3 in 20 overs. India reached 199/4 in just 13.2 overs. That left 40 balls to spare.
India also sealed the five-match series with this win. The visitors took a 3–0 lead. This update covers the confirmed toss and match lineups.
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IND vs NZ 3rd T20I 2026 Match Details
The teams played at Hnry Stadium in Wellington. Fans also know this ground as Sky Stadium. Its older name is Wellington Regional Stadium.
| Match Detail | Confirmed Information |
|---|---|
| Match | New Zealand vs India, 3rd T20I |
| Series | India Tour Of New Zealand, 2026 |
| Date | Tuesday, 27 October 2026 |
| Venue | Hnry Stadium, Wellington |
| Start Time In India | 12:30 PM IST |
| Start Time In Wellington | 8:00 PM Local |
| Result | India Won By Six Wickets |
| Series Score After The Match | India Led 3–0 |
The match is complete. It is not a fixture for 28 October. For wider rivalry history, see our India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head record.
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Who Won The IND vs NZ Toss?
India won the toss and chose to field first. Shreyas Iyer led India in this match. Mitchell Santner was New Zealand’s captain.
New Zealand had to set the target. India then knew the score needed to win. The official NZC match centre and ESPNcricinfo scorecard confirm this decision.
A toss choice alone does not decide a match. India still had to chase a target of 199. The visitors reached it with six wickets left.
India Confirmed Playing XI
These eleven players were part of India’s match lineup. Sanju Samson kept wicket. Shreyas Iyer was the captain.
| No. | India Player |
|---|---|
| 1 | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi |
| 2 | Abhishek Sharma |
| 3 | Sanju Samson — Wicketkeeper |
| 4 | Shreyas Iyer — Captain |
| 5 | Tilak Varma |
| 6 | Naman Dhir |
| 7 | Axar Patel |
| 8 | Nitish Kumar Reddy |
| 9 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
| 10 | Arshdeep Singh |
| 11 | Prince Yadav |
The scorecard confirms Naman Dhir and Prince Yadav’s places. This list is the actual XI from the match. It is not a likely team for the next game.
Our earlier IND vs NZ 3rd T20I Dream11 preview was written before the toss. Treat its team ideas as a pre-match archive.
New Zealand Confirmed Playing XI
Tim Seifert kept wicket for New Zealand. Mitchell Santner led the home side. The confirmed lineup was as follows.
| No. | New Zealand Player |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Seifert — Wicketkeeper |
| 2 | Finn Allen |
| 3 | Daryl Mitchell |
| 4 | Glenn Phillips |
| 5 | Bevon Jacobs |
| 6 | Michael Bracewell |
| 7 | Mitchell Santner — Captain |
| 8 | Kyle Jamieson |
| 9 | Jacob Duffy |
| 10 | Adam Milne |
| 11 | Matthew Fisher |
Use this list rather than an older predicted XI. The batting and did-not-bat scorecard sections confirm the full team. A player need not bat to be part of the XI.
IND vs NZ 3rd T20I Umpires
Chris Brown and Cory Black were the on-field umpires. Shaun Haig handled the TV umpire role. Ranjan Madugalle was the match referee.
| Official Role | Name |
|---|---|
| On-Field Umpire | Chris Brown |
| On-Field Umpire | Cory Black |
| TV Umpire | Shaun Haig |
| Match Referee | Ranjan Madugalle |
| Reserve Umpire | Kim Cotton |
Kim Cotton was the reserve umpire, not an on-field umpire. The TV umpire checks referred decisions using video. The match referee oversees match conduct.
Wellington Pitch Report: History And Match Scores
Sporting News published these ground figures before the match. They describe a historical sample of 26 matches. They are not a fresh report on the exact strip.
| Historical Ground Measure | Reported Figure |
|---|---|
| Matches In The Reported Sample | 26 |
| Wins Batting First | 12 |
| Wins Bowling First | 14 |
| Average First-Innings Score | 153 |
| Average Second-Innings Score | 133 |
Teams chasing had two more wins in that sample. The gap was small, not a clear rule. The toss did not offer a win guarantee.
Both sides passed those reported innings averages in this game. New Zealand made 198/3 and India chased the target quickly. These are match scores, not a pre-match pitch forecast.
We found no verified toss-time pitch quote. There is no basis here to claim fresh dew or weather details. For the broader venue record, read our Sky Stadium T20I Pitch Report.
Wellington has also hosted a famous India Super Over win. Our India’s Last T20I In Wellington recap explains the earlier match history.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Was The IND vs NZ 3rd T20I 2026 Played?
It was played on 27 October at Hnry Stadium. The start time was 12:30 PM IST. That was 8:00 PM in Wellington.
Who Won The Toss In Wellington?
India won the toss and chose to field first. Shreyas Iyer led India in the match.
Were These Playing XIs Confirmed?
Yes. Both tables list the actual scorecard teams. They are not predicted lineups for a later fixture.
Who Won The Third T20I?
India won by six wickets with 40 balls left. The visitors reached 199/4 after New Zealand made 198/3. India took a 3–0 series lead.
