
Samira Vishwas
Tezzbuzz|25-10-2026
Delhi: The New Zealand team, which is lagging behind in the T20 International series against India, has given important information regarding the availability of players for the remaining three matches. The team management has taken this decision to handle the workload of the fast bowlers keeping in mind the upcoming five-match ODI series. The New Zealand team is currently 2-0 behind in the series and it is very important for them to win the third match.
Other news – In the first test, Indian team was limited to 113 runs, 5 batsmen were out for zero.
New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson will not play in the third T20 match, but will rejoin the team for the last two matches of the series. In his absence, New Zealand may have to change its bowling combination.
At the same time, Matt Fisher will go to Wellington with the team for the third T20I. He has been included as an extra fast bowler only for this match. After the match is over, he will return to the New Zealand A team.
Fast bowler Matt Henry will remain in Christchurch. He will join the ODI team in Auckland on November 2. On the other hand, Kyle Jamieson will play in the third T20 match. After this, he will be available to play the second round of Ford Trophy for Canterbury on 31 October. Then he will return to the New Zealand national team for the ODI series.
New Zealand has decided to include Blair Tickner in the team for the last three matches of the T20 series.
At the same time, Josh Clarkson will be available for selection in the last two matches. These changes are expected to give additional strength to the team in bowling and other options.New Zealand head coach Rob Walter said that the first two matches of the series have been very close and there is still a lot of cricket left to be played. He described the good number of players and options in the team as important.
Now New Zealand's eyes will be on the third T20 match to be held on October 27, where defeat may put it in a position of losing the series.
Why will Lockie Ferguson not play in the third T20 match against India?
The New Zealand team management has decided to handle the workload of fast bowlers keeping in mind the upcoming ODI series.
For this reason Lockie Ferguson will not play in the third T20.Which fast bowler has been included in the New Zealand team for the third T20 match?
Matt Fisher has been added to the team as an additional fast bowler for the third T20 match. After the match he will return to the New Zealand A team.
What is New Zealand's position in the T20 series against India?
New Zealand team is behind 0-2 in the series. To remain in the series, it is necessary to win the third T20 match.




