India, Oct. 27 -- New Zealand return to Wellington under pressure as they look to keep the five-match T20I series alive against India in the third encounter at Hnry Stadium on Tuesday, October 27. Despite posting totals of 225 and 180 in the first two matches in Christchurch, the hosts have come away empty-handed on both occasions, with India holding a 2-0 advantage. The visitors now have a chance to seal the series with two games remaining.

The opening two games have highlighted New Zealand's struggle to close out contests rather than a lack of runs. In the first T20I, Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma added 93 for the opening wicket, with Samson smashing 67 off just 33 balls. Naman Dhir then played a decisive finishing role, remaining u...