The Hnry Stadium pitch report for the NZ vs IND 3rd T20I points to a fairly even surface, with the side bowling first holding a slight edge on record. A first-innings score of around 155 is par based on the venue average of 153, though scoring has been higher in this series. Weather is the bigger worry, with rain and strong wind forecast. The match is on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 8:00 PM local time (12:30 PM IST) in Wellington, with the toss at 12:00 PM IST.
India lead the five-match T20I series 2-0, after winning the 1st T20I by four wickets chasing 226 and the 2nd by four wickets chasing 181. Shreyas Iyer leads India, and Mitchell Santner captains New Zealand. The match is the third of five T20Is in India’s tour of New Zealand. In India, live streaming is on SonyLIV, and the TV broadcast is on Sony Sports Network.
Hnry Stadium Pitch Report for NZ vs IND 3rd T20I
| Factor | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Pitch type | Fairly even, with a slight edge to the side bowling first, based on the venue record |
| Par first-innings score | Around 155 (venue average: 153) |
| Best for batting | The first innings, though the average second-innings score is lower |
| Fast bowlers | New ball in the powerplay, though no pace or swing data was available |
| Spinners | To be confirmed, though they can help control the middle overs |
| Boundaries | To be confirmed |
| Dew | Humidity is high at 82%, though strong wind may limit it and this is not confirmed |
| Toss advantage | Bowling first has won 14 T20s here and batting first 12 |
Phase-by-Phase Pitch Behaviour
| Phase | How the Pitch Is Likely to Play |
|---|---|
| Powerplay (1 to 6) | Early wickets can swing the game, as New Zealand were 41/3 after the powerplay in the 2nd T20I. India have Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Arshdeep Singh, while New Zealand have Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy and Lockie Ferguson |
| Middle overs (7 to 15) | Spinners can help control the scoring. India have Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy, and New Zealand have Mitchell Santner, who took 4/21 in the 2nd T20I |
| Death overs (16 to 20) | Scoring should rise, and the highest total here is 219/6 in 20 overs by New Zealand against India |
| Second innings | The average is 133, and the highest chase is 216/4 in 20 overs by Australia against New Zealand |
How the Pitch Plays at Hnry Stadium
Details on the soil, bounce and grass cover have not been confirmed. The venue stats show 26 T20s, with 12 won batting first and 14 won bowling first. Scores drop in the chase, from an average of 153 in the first innings to 133 in the second. These figures include women’s T20s, so the men’s averages may differ.
The highest total here is 219/6 by New Zealand against India, and the highest chase is 216/4 by Australia against New Zealand, which shows that big targets can be chased on this ground. The lowest total is 73/10 in 15.3 overs by Australia Women against New Zealand Women, and the lowest score defended is 128/9 by England Women against New Zealand Women. Scoring has been heavy in this series, with New Zealand making 225/4 and 180/5 and India chasing both targets.
Wellington Weather Forecast for NZ vs IND 3rd T20I
The forecast for Tuesday points to a wet, windy and cold day.
| Detail | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Conditions | Rain |
| Temperature | 13°C high, 9°C low, with 11°C at 8 PM and 9°C at 11 PM |
| Rain chance | 75% |
| Humidity | 82% |
| Wind | 37 km/h |
Rain is likely to disrupt the match, and a reduced-overs game is possible. A wet outfield and strong wind will also make life harder for bowlers and fielders, and a revised target can help the chasing side, which knows exactly what it needs. It will be about 11°C at the start and fall to around 9°C by 11 PM, so grip and catching will be tougher late in the night. A wind of 37 km/h could affect high shots and catches, and humidity of 82% could bring some moisture, although this is not confirmed.
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Hnry Stadium T20 Records and Stats
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 26 |
| Won batting first | 12 |
| Won chasing | 14 |
| Average first-innings score | 153 |
| Average second-innings score | 133 |
| Highest total | 219/6 (20 overs) by New Zealand vs India |
| Lowest total | 73/10 (15.3 overs) by Australia Women vs New Zealand Women |
| Highest score chased | 216/4 (20 overs) by Australia vs New Zealand |
| Lowest score defended | 128/9 (20 overs) by England Women vs New Zealand Women |
| India’s record at the venue | To be confirmed |
The ground has a capacity of 37,000 with temporary seating and hosts Wellington and Wellington Firebirds. It also hosts rugby, including Wellington Hurricanes and Wellington Lions.
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NZ vs IND T20I Head-to-Head
| Matches | India Won | New Zealand Won | Tie or No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 16 | 13 | 2 |
What Should the Captains Do at Hnry Stadium?
Bowl first if the toss is won. Rain is forecast, and a revised target can help the chasing side, while bowling first has won 14 of 26 T20s here. India also won both earlier matches of this series chasing, after Shreyas Iyer chose to field. Use the new ball well in the powerplay, because early wickets put the batting side under pressure, as India showed in Christchurch. Use spin in the middle overs to slow the scoring, as both sides have quality spinners in Santner, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy. Plan for the strong wind and cold, which can make catching and gripping the ball harder, and keep a close eye on the rain and any revised target.
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