NZ vs IND Today Match Prediction & Fantasy Team – Who Will Win Today’s New Zealand vs India 3rd T20I? – India Tour of New Zealand 2026

India won the first T20I with 2 balls left and the second with just 1 ball left. At this rate, New Zealand fans in Wellington might need to watch the last over through their fingers.

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India lead the series 2-0 after two last-over wins in Christchurch. For this NZ vs IND match prediction, India go in as favourites again, but New Zealand have come very close twice.

India won the second T20I by 4 wickets with just 1 ball left. That makes it four wins in a row for India against New Zealand.

Glenn Phillips has been New Zealand’s best batter lately, with 157 runs at an average of 78.5 in his last three T20Is. Mitchell Santner has 11 wickets in his last six games, which makes both of them top choices in any NZ vs IND fantasy prediction.The series now moves to Wellington, and the weather could play a big part in this one.

NZ vs IND Match Details

Here are the key details for the NZ vs IND 3rd T20I.

NZ vs IND Pitch Report – HNRY Stadium, Wellington

HNRY Stadium, earlier called Sky Stadium, uses a drop-in pitch. It can be good for batting, but scores here change a lot from game to game.

The last three men’s T20Is here show this clearly. New Zealand and Australia both scored over 215 in 2024. Pakistan made only 128 in 2025. In the latest game, South Africa made 164 and bowled New Zealand out for 145.

Both pace and spin took wickets in that last game, so bowlers stay in the contest here. According to Cricbuzz, teams bowling first have won 14 of the 26 T20Is at this ground, counting both men’s and women’s games.

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NZ vs IND Weather Report – Wellington

The forecast for Tuesday in Wellington shows a 75% chance of rain, so this match could be delayed or shortened. It will also be cold, around 13°C during the day and dropping to about 9°C at night. A cold, damp evening should help fast bowlers get some movement.

NZ vs IND Recent Form

The recent results of both teams provide some context ahead of the third T20I.

Data Source: ESPNcricinfo

NZ vs IND Head-to-Head Record

India have dominated this matchup recently, winning four T20Is in a row against New Zealand.

Data Source: ESPNcricinfo

NZ vs IND Probable Playing XI

The probable playing XIs for the third T20I are as follows.

New Zealand:

Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (WK), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson

India:

Sanju Samson (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav

Hot Picks for NZ vs IND for D11 Fantasy Team

These players stand out based on their recent performances and current statistics.

Top Batting Picks

• Glenn Phillips (NZ, BAT/ALL) — 157 runs in his last 3 T20Is at an average of 78.5 and a strike rate of 178.4. The form batter in this contest.
• Shreyas Iyer (IND, BAT) — 280 runs in his last 10 T20Is at a strike rate of 159.09. India’s top run-scorer in this period.
• Bevon Jacobs (NZ, BAT) — 201 runs in his last 8 T20Is at a strike rate of 159.52.
• Abhishek Sharma (IND, BAT) — 269 runs in his last 10 T20Is at a strike rate of 185.51. The fastest scorer on either side.

Top Bowling Picks

• Mitchell Santner (NZ, ALL/BOWL) — 11 wickets in his last 6 T20Is at an economy of 6.41. He takes a wicket every 12 balls.
• Axar Patel (IND, ALL/BOWL) — 9 wickets in his last 9 T20Is. India’s leading wicket-taker in this period.
• Arshdeep Singh (IND, BOWL) — 8 wickets in his last 6 T20Is. India’s main new-ball and death-overs bowler.
• Lockie Ferguson (NZ, BOWL) — New Zealand’s fastest bowler. Cold conditions and a drop-in pitch with bounce should suit him.

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Fantasy Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

For Fantasy Team 1

• Mitchell Santner(C): He has 11 wickets in his last 6 T20Is and takes a wicket every 12 balls. He can also bat, so he earns points in two ways, and he bowls his full four overs as captain.
• Glenn Phillips(VC): He averages 78.5 at a strike rate of 178.4 in his last 3 T20Is. He’s New Zealand’s form batter and can also bowl a few overs if needed.

For Fantasy Team 2

• Shreyas Iyer(C): He has 280 runs in his last 10 T20Is, the most of any Indian batter in this match. He bats in the top order and has led India to two close wins, and fewer people will pick him as captain over the big hitters.
• Abhishek Sharma (VC): He has 269 runs in his last 10 T20Is at a strike rate of 185.51, the fastest of anyone in this match. He opens the batting, so he faces the most balls. If rain shortens the game, quick scorers like him gain the most.

NZ vs IND D11 Fantasy Team 1

Here is a suggested fantasy team for the NZ vs IND 3rd T20I.

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NZ vs IND D11 Fantasy Team 2

Here is a suggested fantasy team 2 for the NZ vs IND 3rd T20I.

NZ vs IND Toss Prediction

Toss Prediction: Bowl first

With a 75% chance of rain, this match could be shortened. In rain-hit games, teams usually prefer to chase, since they know exactly what they need. India have also chased well in both games of this series, and teams bowling first have won 14 of 26 T20Is here.

New Zealand vs India Today Match Prediction

Prediction: India to Win

India have won four T20Is in a row against New Zealand and have shown they can handle pressure in close finishes. Shreyas Iyer and Abhishek Sharma give them a strong top order, and Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh have both been taking wickets.

New Zealand have been very close twice, and Santner and Phillips are in great form. Rain could also make this a bit of a lottery. But India look the more settled side and should make it 3-0.