India Aims for T20I Series Win Against New Zealand

The Indian cricket team is gearing up for the third T20I against New Zealand in Wellington, aiming to clinch the series with a 2-0 lead. Key players have been honing their skills in practice, while the team reflects on their strong performances in the first two matches. With thrilling victories under their belt, India looks to maintain momentum and secure the series win. Read on for more insights into the team's preparations and match highlights.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 26, 2026, 14:13 IST

India Targets Series Victory

The Indian cricket team is set to face New Zealand in the third T20I in Wellington on Tuesday, looking to clinch the five-match series after securing a 2-0 lead. Players including Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Naman Dhir were observed sharpening their skills during practice sessions. Meanwhile, mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy was also seen putting in extra effort with the ball ahead of the crucial match. Getting into the groove in Wellington #TeamIndia | #NZvIND BCCI

Additionally, left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav was spotted batting in the nets alongside head coach Gautam Gambhir as the team continued its preparations for the upcoming T20I. BCCI

Series Performance Overview

India has made an impressive start in their five-match T20I series against New Zealand, winning the first match by four wickets at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on October 22. Batting first, New Zealand set a challenging target of 225 runs, scoring 225/4 in their 20 overs. However, Sanju Samson played a pivotal role in India's response, scoring a brisk 67 off 33 balls, while Naman Dhir contributed an unbeaten 42 off just 15 balls, leading India to chase down the target with a score of 230/6 in 19.4 overs. Dhir's explosive performance was crucial in securing a thrilling win with just two balls remaining.

India maintained their momentum in the second T20I on October 24, once again defeating New Zealand by four wickets at the same venue, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. New Zealand managed to score 180/5 in their innings, setting a target of 181 runs. India successfully chased this down, finishing at 181/6 in 19.5 overs, with Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy playing significant roles in the victory.