New Zealand vs India Dream11 prediction for the 3rd T20I: pitch report, player form, captain and vice-captain picks and the best fantasy team for Dream11, My11Circle and MPL.
New Zealand face India in the 3rd T20I of India tour of New Zealand 2026 at Hnry Stadium, Wellington on Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 12:30 PM IST. Below is our NZ vs IND Dream11 prediction: who is in form, what the pitch has done, and two fantasy teams, one for small leagues and one for grand leagues. The same teams work on My11Circle and MPL. The Playing XIs are not out yet, so the teams are built from each side's probable XI (their last Playing XI). This page is updated once the toss is done.
NZ vs IND match details
- Match: New Zealand vs India, 3rd T20I
- Series: India tour of New Zealand 2026
- Format: T20I
- Venue: Hnry Stadium, Wellington
- Date and time: 27 Oct 2026, 12:30 PM IST
NZ vs IND pitch report and weather
In 16 recent Men's T20 matches at this ground, the average first-innings score is 166, and sides batting first have won 8 while chasing sides have won 8. That is a balanced record, so a mix of batters and bowlers makes sense.
Weather: 13.9˚C, Partly sunny, rain chance 87 %, humidity 58%.
Players in form
Recent scores and bowling figures, newest first, with our estimated fantasy points per match.
| Player | Team | Role | Last 5 scores | Last 5 bowling | Est. points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Phillips | NZ | All-rounder | 70, 82*, 16, 24, 11 | 0/15, 0/16, 1/12, 1/5, 0/5 | 63 |
| Michael Bracewell | NZ | All-rounder | 10*, 7*, 2, 21, 2 | 0/35, 2/37, 2/20, 1/20, 3/14 | 61 |
| Tilak Varma | IND | All-rounder | 51*, 6, 7, 43, 28 | 0/11, 1/9, 2/29, 1/11, 0/15 | 60 |
| Mitchell Santner | NZ | All-rounder | 4*, 2*, 23, 39*, 18 | 4/21, 2/39, 0/29, 0/35, 0/30 | 58 |
| Abhishek Sharma | IND | All-rounder | 27, 29, 6, 29, 69 | 0/23, 2/2, 0/8, 1/38, 2/37 | 54 |
| Naman Dhir | IND | Batter | 31, 42*, 24*, 0, 10 | 0/7, 0/19, 2/39, 0/25, 3/31 | 49 |
| Arshdeep Singh | IND | Bowler | 5, 11, 8, 9*, 12 | 2/33, 1/45, 1/52, 3/44, 0/45 | 48 |
| Bevon-John Jacobs | NZ | Batter | 58, 31, 23, 58, 8 | 0/12 | 47 |
| Sanju Samson | IND | Keeper | 14, 67, 16, 56, 3 | 0/11, 0/3 | 45 |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | IND | Batter | 4, 15, 38, 8, 44 | 0/10, 2/11, 1/2, 1/10, 0/11 | 45 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | IND | Bowler | 5*, 1, 1*, 7*, 15* | 1/50, 0/49, 1/32, 4/10, 1/32 | 42 |
| Prince Yadav | IND | Bowler | 0, 13*, 2*, 6*, 5 | 1/30, 1/36, 0/37, 2/10, 2/19 | 36 |
Best picks by role
Wicketkeeper: Sanju Samson (IND): 14, 67, 16 in the last 3 innings. Tim Seifert (NZ): steady recent numbers.
Batters: Naman Dhir (IND): 31, 42*, 24* in the last 3 innings; 2 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings. Bevon-John Jacobs (NZ): 58, 31, 23 in the last 3 innings.
All-rounders: Glenn Phillips (NZ): 70, 82*, 16 in the last 3 innings; 2 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings. Michael Bracewell (NZ): 5 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh (IND): 7 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (IND): 6 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
Captain and vice-captain picks
- Captain: Glenn Phillips (NZ), our top-rated player, with 70, 82*, 16 in the last 3 innings; 2 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
- Vice-captain: Michael Bracewell (NZ): 5 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
- Grand league captain: Michael Bracewell (NZ), a less popular choice that can pay off.
- Differential pick: Jacob Duffy (NZ), likely to be in fewer teams.
NZ vs IND Dream11 team for small leagues
- Wicketkeeper: Sanju Samson
- Batters: Naman Dhir, Bevon-John Jacobs, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- All-rounders: Glenn Phillips (C), Michael Bracewell (VC), Tilak Varma, Mitchell Santner
- Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Prince Yadav
- Captain: Glenn Phillips · Vice-captain: Michael Bracewell
- Team split: NZ 4 : 7 IND
NZ vs IND Dream11 team for grand leagues
- Wicketkeeper: Sanju Samson
- Batters: Bevon-John Jacobs, Naman Dhir, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- All-rounders: Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell (C), Mitchell Santner (VC), Tilak Varma
- Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Jacob Duffy, Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Captain: Michael Bracewell · Vice-captain: Mitchell Santner
- Team split: NZ 5 : 6 IND
Dream11, My11Circle and MPL: what to check
- Pick 11 players with at least one keeper, batter, all-rounder and bowler.
- Most apps cap players from one side (7 on many contests, 10 on Dream11), and every app has its own credit limit, so swap a player of the same role if you go over.
- Check the Playing XI after the toss and replace anyone who is not playing.
NZ vs IND probable XI
New Zealand: Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Bevon-John 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
Follow the NZ vs IND live score ball by ball, and see our match prediction.
FAQs
Who should be captain in the NZ vs IND Dream11 team?
Glenn Phillips is our captain pick and Michael Bracewell our vice-captain pick, based on recent form.
What is the NZ vs IND pitch like?
It has been balanced, with an average first-innings score of 166.
Is the NZ vs IND Playing XI announced?
Not yet. It comes at the toss, about 30 minutes before the start.
When does NZ vs IND start?
27 Oct 2026, 12:30 PM IST at Hnry Stadium, Wellington.
This team is based on recent numbers and our own analysis; it is not a guarantee. Fantasy sports carry financial risk and can be addictive. Play responsibly, only if you are 18 or older and where it is legal in your state.
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