India have started the series strongly with a lead of 2-0, and now head into the third T20I at Wellington. In the first two matches in Christchurch, one of the best T20 teams in the world, India, chased down big totals and won both games by four wickets. Their batting has looked deep and confident, with different players like Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir and Nitish Kumar Reddy stepping up each time.
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NZ vs IND Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - India Tour of New Zealand 2026, 3rd T20I

On the other hand, New Zealand have scored well with the bat but could not finish the games. Injuries have also hit them hard; Matt Henry is out for the rest of the T20Is, and Lockie Ferguson will miss this match. Captain Mitchell Santner and his team must win in Wellington to stay alive in the series.
The Hnry Stadium is known for strong, swirling winds and a bowling-friendly pitch, which could make the game tougher for both sides. According to our NZ vs IND Dream11 Prediction today match, Glenn Phillips and Mitchell Santner could be top picks for New Zealand, while Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir and Nitish Kumar Reddy are players to watch for from the Indian dugout.
New Zealand vs India Match Details
| Tournament | India Tour of New Zealand 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | New Zealand vs India, 3rd T20I |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Hnry Stadium |
| City | Wellington, New Zealand |
| Match Start Time | 12:30 PM IST, October 27, 2026 |
| Live Streaming | SonyLIV |
| Scorecard | NZ vs IND 3rd T20I Scorecard |
NZ vs IND Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player/Team | Team | Recent Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Glenn Phillips | New Zealand | 70 Runs |
| Mitchell Santner | New Zealand | 4 Wickets |
| Tilak Varma | India | 51 Runs |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | India | 26* and 1 Wicket |
NZ vs IND Toss Prediction
Based on the venue record and our NZ vs IND Toss Prediction, India may win the toss and choose to bowl first.
Record of Chasing Teams at Hnry Stadium, Wellington
Hnry Stadium in Wellington has hosted 26 T20 matches. Teams batting first have won 12 matches, while teams bowling first have won 14. The record suggests that chasing teams have a slight advantage at this venue.
| Chasing Record | Winning Percentage |
|---|---|
| Good | 54% |
NZ vs IND Playing 11 (Probable)
| India Playing XI | New Zealand Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | Finn Allen |
| Sanju Samson (wk) | Tim Seifert (wk) |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | Bevon Jacobs |
| Shreyas Iyer (C) | Glenn Phillips |
| Tilak Varma | Daryl Mitchell |
| Naman Dhir | Michael Bracewell |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | Mitchell Santner (C) |
| Axar Patel | Nathan Smith |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Kyle Jamieson |
| Prince Yadav | Adam Milne |
| Arshdeep Singh | Jacob Duffy |
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NZ vs IND Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
| Top Run Scorers | Glenn Phillips and Tilak Varma |
|---|---|
| Leading Wicket-Taking Options | Mitchell Santner and Arshdeep Singh |
NZ vs IND Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
- Tilak Varma is a strong captaincy option after scoring an unbeaten 51 off 26 balls in the previous match. He helped India recover after losing wickets and finish the chase successfully. Glenn Phillips can also be considered for captaincy after scoring 70 runs off 43 balls for New Zealand.
- As per the NZ vs IND Dream11 Prediction today match, Mitchell Santner and Nitish Kumar Reddy are great options after performing in the 2nd T20I.
| Captain | Tilak Varma and Glenn Phillips |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Mitchell Santner and Nitish Kumar Reddy |
Top Picks for NZ vs IND Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Tilak Varma | India | Batter |
| Glenn Phillips | New Zealand | Batter |
Budget Picks for NZ vs IND Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Naman Dhir | India | All-rounder |
| Bevon Jacobs | New Zealand | Batter |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keepers: Sanju Samson, Tim Seifert
- Batters: Tilak Varma (C), Glenn Phillips, Finn Allen
- All-rounders: Mitchell Santner(VC), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel
- Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Jacob Duffy
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keepers: Sanju Samson
- Batters: Tilak Varma, Glenn Phillips (C), Finn Allen, Bevon Jacobs
- All-rounders: Mitchell Santner, Nitish Kumar Reddy (VC), Naman Dhir
- Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Jacob Duffy
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the NZ vs IND match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
NZ vs IND Dream11 Prediction Today (3rd T20I) India Tour of New Zealand 2026 Players to Avoid
As per our NZ vs IND Dream11 team prediction, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Daryl Mitchell can be considered players to avoid based on their performances in the previous match. Sooryavanshi scored four runs, while Mitchell managed six runs.
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 8.0 Cr |
| Daryl Mitchell | 8.5 Cr |
NZ vs IND Weather & Pitch Report at Hnry Stadium, Wellington
- The Hnry Stadium pitch report suggests that the surface can offer good batting conditions, with an average first-innings score of 153 runs in T20 matches.
- The weather forecast for Wellington on Tuesday, October 27, indicates rain, with a high of 13°C and a low of 9°C. The chance of precipitation is around 75%, with humidity at 80% and winds reaching 37 km/h.
| Temperature | 13°C high, 9°C low |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Rain |
| Pitch Behaviour | Good batting conditions with possible help for fast bowlers |
| Best Suited To | Top-order batters and fast bowlers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 153 Runs |
NZ vs IND H2H Records
New Zealand and India have faced each other in T20 International cricket on 33 occasions, according to the available head-to-head record. India have won 21 matches, while New Zealand have won 11. 1 match has ended without a result. India have also won both matches in the ongoing series.
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| New Zealand (NZ) | 11 |
| India (IND) | 21 |
| No Result | 1 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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