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Wellington Pitch Report, Weather Report For IND Vs NZ, 3rd T20I 2026



SKY Stadium Wellington to host IND Vs NZ 3rd T20I [Source: AFP]
SKY Stadium Wellington to host IND Vs NZ 3rd T20I [Source: AFP]

The stage is set for the 3rd T20I of the series as India and New Zealand will collide in a riveting battle at the Hnry Stadium, Wellington, on Tuesday. The visitors have taken a commanding 2-0 lead in the series, and the Kiwis will have to win the next match to stay alive.

In the first two T20I matches, New Zealand had the upper hand, but India always found a way to win the contest, with the latest being the second T20I match, where Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy snatched the win from the jaws of defeat.

New Zealand has a mountain to climb in the next three matches, and ahead of the 3rd T20I, we take a look at the Wellington Stadium pitch report, weather report, and how it will impact the game.

Wellington pitch report for IND Vs NZ 3rd T20I

Criterion
Data
Matches played26
Matches won by team batting 1st12
Matches won by team batting 2nd14
Tied/NR0
Average score batting 1st153
% of wickets by pacers54
% of wickets by spinners46
Average run rate8.23

(Wellington Stadium T20I pitch stats)

  • The Wellington Stadium pitch report for IND Vs NZ, 3rd T20I will offer a balanced pitch, with a little bit more help for the batters. Dew could be a factor in the second innings, and batting will become easier as the game progresses.
  • The average first innings score at this venue has been 153, and the second innings score drops to 133. The last two T20I matches have not been high-scoring at the Wellington Stadium, but judging by how things have panned out in the ongoing series, a high-scoring match can be expected.
  • The Wellington Stadium pitch for India Vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I, will be slightly on the slower side, and spinners could come into play in the second innings as the surface wears down slightly.
  • However, expect the toss-winning captain to bowl first, keeping in mind that dew could possibly be a major factor in deciding the winner.

Wellington weather report for IND Vs NZ, 3rd T20I

Criterion
Details
Temperature10 degrees
Wind
NNE 19 km/h
Probability of Precipitation
2%
Cloud Cover
6%

(Wellington weather report)

The India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I Wellington weather will have an average temperature of 10 degrees at night; thus, not an ideal condition for the Indian players who are more accustomed to hot climate.

However, fans can breathe a sigh of relief as the chances of precipitation are just around 2%, and the cloud cover will be in the region of 6%.

Overall, the Wellington weather for the IND Vs NZ 3rd T20I will be a tricky prospect for the Indian players, but the Kiwi players will relish playing in such windy conditions.

Conclusion

The Wellington pitch will be favourable for the batters, but one cannot rule out the importance of spinners. Expect the surface to slow down a bit, with the spin bowlers coming into the action.

Also, the Wellington weather will have no chance of precipitation, but cold winds will blow, making it difficult for the Indian batters to play in the evening.