Wellington, Oct. 26 -- India will look to clinch the five-match T20I series when they take on New Zealand in the third match at Hnry Stadium in Wellington on Tuesday, with the visitors carrying a 2-0 lead and momentum firmly on their side.

Having won the opening two matches against the runners-up of the 2026 T20 World Cup, India have put themselves in a strong position to secure the series despite missing pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Hardik Pandya. Another victory would give India an unassailable advantage and leave New Zealand with little room for error in the remaining two games.

India's recent performances have underlined the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket. After becoming the first team to successfully defend th...