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India One Win From Series As New Zealand Reshuffle Pace Attack

NZ have ruled Matt Henry out of the remaining T20Is and rested Lockie Ferguson for the Wellington game, forcing rotation that could affect their chances of stopping India from sealing the five-match series.

Australia's Nic Maddinson walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal on day four of the second cricket test match between South Africa and Australia, in Gqeberha, South Africa, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
Devdutt Padikkal in action (File image)
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Steve Smith will be the focus of attention in the Cape Town Test -- and it could spur him on. (AP PHOTO)

Overview

  • India lead the five-match T20I series 2-0 and can clinch the tour with a victory in Wellington on Tuesday.
  • New Zealand have officially ruled Matt Henry out of the last three T20Is with a tight calf and have withdrawn Lockie Ferguson from the third match as a precaution.
  • Blair Tickner has been added to New Zealand's T20 squad, Matt Fisher will travel as cover for the Wellington game, and Josh Clarkson will join for the final two matches to manage pacer workloads.
  • Ishan Kishan remains unavailable for the third T20I with an adductor strain and Kumar Kushagra has travelled as wicketkeeping cover, giving Vaibhav Sooryavanshi another chance at No.3.
  • India's bowling balance is under scrutiny after Bhuvneshwar Kumar conceded 99 runs for one wicket in two games and coaches have urged patience while he readapts to international T20s.