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New Zealand
Projected
153–175
India
Projected
170–196
New Zealand vs India (3rd T20I) at Sky Stadium on 29 Oct 2026: our model leans India at 65% on a green / seam surface, with a projected first-innings total of 170–196.
At a glance
AI overview
India get the nod at 65% in this 3rd T20I, with New Zealand at 35%. It is a strong lean, not a lock.
New Zealand meet India for match 3 of 12 in the India tour of New Zealand, 2026, a T20I at Sky Stadium, Wellington. It is listed for Thursday 29 October 2026, with the start at 19:30 IST. New Zealand have home conditions on their side, which our model counts as a small edge.
New Zealand's edge is their pace attack, while India's is their batting depth. The side whose strength suits Sky Stadium gets the first say. Sky Stadium is a windy ground where seam bowlers get movement and the wind changes lengths, so we expect a green / seam surface with a first-innings score around 170–196 for India and 153–175 for New Zealand.
Changeable weather is normal, and a cool, overcast morning suits the seamers. The toss lean is to bowl first. Early movement makes bowling first attractive while the surface still has life.
Match ticket
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Win probability
New Zealand 35%, India 65%. The strong gap leaves room for an upset.
Model lean
India
65% to win · 30-point gap
The split comes from batting, pace and spin ratings for both teams, adjusted for Sky Stadium and New Zealand's home conditions. It is an indicative model, not a live market price and not betting advice.
On a green / seam surface, India's pace group gets the extra weight in the model.
The toss can shift this by a few points either way, so check the split again once the captains have spoken.
Impact names
Four names our model expects to move this match on green / seam conditions.
New Zealand
Fast bowler
Lockie Ferguson
Swing threat
New Zealand
Spinner
Mitchell Santner
Tight economy
India
Fast bowler
Mohammed Siraj
Swing threat
India
Wicketkeeper
KL Rahul
Top-order stability
These names come from a reference list and are not a confirmed selection. Check the official team announcement close to the toss.
Scoreboard model
Projected runs for each phase of the 20-over innings, followed by the cumulative over-by-over curve.
| Phase | New Zealand | India |
|---|---|---|
| PowerplayOvers 1–6 | 45–51 | 50–57 |
| Middle oversOvers 7–15 | 60–68 | 67–76 |
| Death oversOvers 16–20 | 48–56 | 53–63 |
| First innings | 153–175 | 170–196 |
Overs bowled
After 6 overs
NZ 48IND 54
After 15 overs
NZ 112IND 125
After 20 overs
NZ 164IND 183
Ranges cover roughly a normal spread of outcomes for Sky Stadium. A collapse or a big partnership can sit well outside them.
Team details
New Zealand's edge is their pace attack, while India's is their batting depth. The side whose strength suits Sky Stadium gets the first say.
New Zealand come in with disciplined seam bowling, sharp fielding and a batting order that rarely panics. In this T20I, their pace attack is their strongest suit.
Sky Stadium suits their pace group. Familiar home conditions help their planning. Their key question is how they handle India's batting depth.
India come in with a deep batting order, high-quality spin and a pace attack that peaks with the new ball. In this T20I, their batting depth is their strongest suit.
Sky Stadium suits their pace group. Their key question is how they handle New Zealand's pace attack.
Sky Stadium is a windy ground where seam bowlers get movement and the wind changes lengths. Our surface tag for this match is green / seam, with a scoring index of 3 out of 5.
Bowling first is usually favoured while there is still moisture and movement on offer.
Changeable weather is normal, and a cool, overcast morning suits the seamers.
Venue: Sky Stadium, Wellington. Surface tags are editorial estimates and can change on the day.
Market guide
The markets most followers look at for New Zealand vs India, with what our model says for each. These are reference figures, not live prices.
A straight pick on which team wins. In limited-overs cricket there are two outcomes, plus a tie or no result.
Model split: New Zealand 35%, India 65%.
How this market worksA market on the coin toss that settles before play starts.
Toss lean is to bowl first on this surface.
How this market worksA session-style line on how many runs a side scores in the first 6 overs.
New Zealand 45–51, India 50–57.
How this market worksOver-or-under lines on a side's final first-innings score.
New Zealand 153–175, India 170–196.
How this market worksPicks the leading run-scorer or wicket-taker for a team or the match.
Lockie Ferguson and Mitchell Santner are on our watchlist for New Zealand.
How this market worksPrices move ball by ball with wickets, run rate and required rate.
New Zealand usually see the biggest swing if they take early wickets.
How this market worksBetting tips
Practical points to check before you act. None of these is a guarantee.
Read the surface before the toss
Sky Stadium is tagged green / seam. Early movement usually favours the bowlers, so expect early wickets.
Wait for the toss
The lean is to bowl first. If a captain does the opposite, treat it as new information and check the split again before you act.
Trade the powerplay and the death overs separately
Our projection puts the powerplay at 45–51 for New Zealand and 50–57 for India, and the death overs at 48–56 and 53–63.
Check the team news
Playing XIs are announced close to the toss. A missing key player, such as Lockie Ferguson or Mohammed Siraj, moves this model by several points.
Set a limit first
Decide what you can afford before the match starts and stop when you reach it. No model, tip or past result guarantees an outcome.
The case for this match
New Zealand keep it interesting
India are ahead at 65%, but New Zealand have enough in their pace attack to make the market move quickly.
Match 3 of 12 in the India tour of New Zealand
Series context shapes selection and tactics. Results earlier in the series give a clearer read on form and combinations.
Green / seam conditions add an edge
On a green / seam surface the early overs tend to carry the most information, so live markets can move quickly.
Depth of markets
A T20I at Sky Stadium normally carries match odds, toss, session runs and player markets, so you can follow one game several ways.
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Answers
Our model leans India at 65% against New Zealand at 35%, a strong lean. It is based on team ratings and conditions at Sky Stadium, and it is not a guarantee.
Sky Stadium is a windy ground where seam bowlers get movement and the wind changes lengths. We tag it green / seam with a scoring index of 3 out of 5. Bowling first is usually favoured while there is still moisture and movement on offer.
Our model projects New Zealand at 153–175 and India at 170–196 for the first-innings total. Treat these as ranges, not promises.
The lean is to bowl first. Early movement makes bowling first attractive while the surface still has life.
It is listed for Thursday 29 October 2026, with a scheduled start of 19:30 IST, at Sky Stadium, Wellington. Cricket schedules in our source list a date window for each series, so this day is a planning date. Confirm the exact day with the host board before you plan around it.
Our watchlist has Lockie Ferguson (New Zealand, swing threat), Mitchell Santner (New Zealand, tight economy), Mohammed Siraj (India, swing threat), KL Rahul (India, top-order stability). These are reference names and not confirmed selections. The playing XI is announced close to the toss.
New Zealand play at home, which our model counts as a small edge because they know the surface and conditions.
A T20I gives each side 20 overs. The powerplay and death overs carry most of the swing.
No. The percentages, projections and market notes are an indicative model for information only. They are not live prices, not advice and not a guarantee. Betting is for adults 18 and over, and you should set a limit before you start.
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