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The India vs New Zealand T20I series now moves to Wellington for the third match of the series on Tuesday, October 27. With India leading the series by 2-0, they will head into this contest with their heads high.
Meanwhile, New Zealand, after shuffling their squad and missing out on some of the key names, will have pressure on their back to save the series.
However, as per the latest development, Ishan Kishan is set to miss the third T20I, in a serious blow for the Indian side. With this, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be expected to continue at the number 3 position in place of Kishan.
In this article, check out the changed squads for the third T20I of both India and New Zealand.
Will Ishan Kishan Play the 3rd T20I vs New Zealand?
The BCCI on Monday posted an update on Ishan Kishan on X. As per the update, Ishan is still recovering from a low-grade right adductor strain and has been ruled out of the third T20I against New Zealand.
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“Ishan Kishan is recovering well from his low grade right adductor strain, which he sustained during the first T20I of the series against New Zealand. He is yet to regain match fitness and is ruled out of the third T20I to be played on October 27, 2026 in Wellington. The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring Ishan's progress. Kumar Kushagra will continue to be with the team for the third T20I.”
India’s Update Squad for third T20I:
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Player
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Role
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Shreyas Iyer (Captain)
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Batter
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
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Batter
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Tilak Varma
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Batter
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Naman Dhir
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Batter
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Abhishek Sharma
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Batting all-rounder
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Shivam Dube
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Batting all-rounder
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Nitish Kumar Reddy
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Batting all-rounder
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Axar Patel
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Bowling all-rounder
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Sanju Samson
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Wicketkeeper-batter
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Kumar Kushagra
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Wicketkeeper-batter
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Prince Yadav
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Bowler
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Mayank Yadav
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Bowler
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Arshdeep Singh
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Bowler
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar
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Bowler
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Varun Chakaravarthy
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Bowler
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Kuldeep Yadav
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Bowler
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New Zealand Squad for the 3rd T20I vs India
Meanwhile, New Zealand will also miss 2 of their pacers, Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson. Ferguson will join the squad for the fourth T20I, whereas Matt Henry will feature directly in the ODI series. Their absence will be a concern for the New Zealand side as they look to bounce back in the series.
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Player
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Role
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Mitchell Santner (Captain)
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Bowling all-rounder
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Finn Allen
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Batter
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Michael Bracewell
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Batting all-rounder
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Devon Conway
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Wicketkeeper-batter
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Jacob Duffy
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Bowler
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Matt Fisher
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Bowler
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Bevon Jacobs
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Batter
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Kyle Jamieson
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Bowler
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Adam Milne
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Bowler
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Daryl Mitchell
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Batting all-rounder
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Glenn Phillips
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Batting all-rounder
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Tim Seifert
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Wicketkeeper-batter
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Nathan Smith
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Bowling all-rounder
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Blair Tickner
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Bowler
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For India, this is a chance to clinch the series after winning 3 consecutive matches and continue their brilliant run against New Zealand in T20Is. On the other hand, New Zealand will need to play out of their skin to challenge a confident Indian side.
Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Play in Place of Ishan Kishanin Third T20I?
Yes, as Ishan Kishan is still recovering from the low-grade right adductor strain. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is most likely to continue at number 3 position.
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