Goa, Oct. 27 -- India won the toss and elected to bowl first against New Zealand in the third T20I of the five-match series in Wellington on Tuesday. The visitors lead the series 2-0 and will look to secure an unassailable advantage with another victory.

India head into the contest after two contrasting wins. They chased down a target of 226 in the opening match before producing a remarkable late recovery in the second T20I to win by four wickets.

The third match is the first of the series to be played outside Christchurch. India have retained the same playing XI that secured victory in the previous game, while New Zealand have made changes to their bowling options.

A win in Wellington would extend India's recent dominance in bilateral...