Contact Us

Thank You!

Your bonus request has been submitted successfully.

Appreciated by our team
New Zealand A vs India A, 3rd Unofficial Test, India A tour of New Zealand 2026

New Zealand A vs India A, 3rd Unofficial Test, India A tour of New Zealand 2026 

The 3rd Unofficial Test between New Zealand A and India A as part of the India A tour of New Zealand 2026 begins tomorrow, Saturday, 7 November 2026. The 3-match first-class series is currently tied at 0–0 after the first two matches ended in draws. 

Match Details & Timing

  • Date: 7 November – 10 November 2026
  • Time: 11:00 AM Local Time | 3:30 AM IST (India) | 10:00 PM GMT (6 Nov)
  • Venue: Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln 

Team squads with their playing role 

Here are the complete squads and individual playing roles for both teams heading into the 3rd Unofficial Test in Lincoln: 

India A Squad

The Indian lineup features a mix of standard India A designees, domestic heavyweights, and premier Test specialists added for red-ball match preparation. (Note: Rishabh Pant is unavailable due to a side strain). 

India A Squad

The Indian lineup features a mix of standard India A designees, domestic heavyweights, and premier Test specialists added for red-ball match preparation.
Captain: Dhruv Jurel (C)
PlayerPlaying Role
Dhruv Jurel (C)Wicketkeeper-Batter
Yashasvi JaiswalOpening Batter
Sai SudharsanTop-order Batter
Devdutt PadikkalTop-order Batter
Tilak VarmaMiddle-order Batter
Yash RathodMiddle-order Batter
Smaran RavandranBatter
Shikhar MohanOpening Batter / Batting Allrounder
Kumar KushagraWicketkeeper-Batter
Ravindra JadejaAllrounder (Left-arm Spin)
Washington SundarBowling Allrounder (Off-spin)
Nitish Kumar ReddyBatting Allrounder (Medium-pace)
Manav SutharBowling Allrounder (Left-arm Spin)
Jasprit BumrahFast Bowler
Akash DeepFast-medium Bowler
Mukesh KumarFast-medium Bowler
Prasidh KrishnaFast Bowler
Anshul KambojBowling Allrounder / Medium Bowler
Mukesh ChoudharyLeft-arm Medium Bowler
Auqib NabiMedium Bowler
Squad Note: Rishabh Pant is unavailable due to a side strain.

New Zealand A Squad

The hosts have deployed a deep squad to rotate local red-ball options across the multi-day matches.

New Zealand A Squad

The hosts have deployed a deep squad to rotate local red-ball options across the multi-day matches.
Captain: Rhys Mariu (C)
PlayerPlaying Role
Rhys Mariu (C)Top-order Batter
Mitchell HayWicketkeeper-Batter
Curtis HeaphyWicketkeeper-Batter
Matthew BoyleTop-order Batter
Tim RobinsonBatter
Dale PhillipsBatter
Dean FoxcroftBowling Allrounder (Off-spin)
Simon KeeneBatting Allrounder (Medium-pace)
Adithya AshokBowler (Leg-spin)
Kristian ClarkeBowler (Fast-medium)
Brett RandellBowler (Fast-medium)
Fraser SheatBowler (Medium-fast)
Jarrod McKayBowler (Fast-medium)
Zak GibsonBowler (Fast-medium)
Jayden LennoxBowler (Left-arm Spin)

Match Winner Prediction

The match winner prediction for the 3rd Unofficial Test gives India A the highest chance of victory, while New Zealand A and a draw also remain possible outcomes.
India A Victory 50%
New Zealand A Victory 28%
Match Draw 22%
India A – 50% New Zealand A – 28% Draw – 22%

Head-to-Head Match Record

The head-to-head match record between New Zealand A and India A in first-class/unofficial Test cricket is detailed below: 

Head-to-Head Match Record

The head-to-head record between New Zealand A and India A in first-class and unofficial Test cricket shows two previous meetings, with both matches ending in draws.
MetricRecord
Total Matches Played2
India A Wins0
New Zealand A Wins0
Matches Drawn2
Current Series ScoreTied at 0–0
Head-to-Head Summary: Neither side has recorded a win in their two previous first-class/unofficial Test meetings. Both matches ended in draws, and the current series remains level at 0–0.

Match Day Forecast

The match day weather forecast for Lincoln, New Zealand, points to cool, cloudy, and highly changeable spring conditions that could cause minor disruptions over the four days of the 3rd Unofficial Test. 

A day-by-day weather breakdown for the match at Bert Sutcliffe Oval is detailed below: 

Day-by-Day Weather Forecast (7–10 November 2026)

The 3rd Unofficial Test between India A and New Zealand A is expected to experience mostly cloudy conditions, cool temperatures and a few periods of rain. Weather interruptions could affect the opening and closing days.
Day and DateWeather ForecastTemperatureRain Chance
Day 1 – Saturday, 7 NovemberRain developing later in the day. Mostly cloudy skies are expected at the start, with showers and light rain potentially threatening the final session.High of 21°C55%–65%
Day 2 – Sunday, 8 NovemberMostly cloudy and cooler. Predominantly overcast conditions are expected, but the lower rain risk should allow a full day of cricket.High of 19°CAround 10%
Day 3 – Monday, 9 NovemberOvercast and chilly, with a damp south-easterly flow and heavy cloud cover. Light rain is primarily expected late in the evening or at night.High of 14°C45%
Day 4 – Tuesday, 10 NovemberCloudy with late showers. Mostly overcast skies and slightly warmer intervals are expected, with passing showers potentially arriving during the late afternoon sessions.Up to 17°CPassing showers possible

Impact on Play

Cloud Cover and Swing:
Overcast conditions and cooler temperatures are expected to keep the ball swinging. The atmospheric conditions could provide useful assistance to seamers, particularly during the morning sessions.
Humidity and Seam Bowling:
Overhead humidity averaging 70%–85% could offer plenty of atmospheric assistance to seamers like Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep, especially early in the morning sessions.
Rain and Playing Time:
Day 1 carries a 55%–65% chance of showers that could affect the final session. Day 2 looks more suitable for uninterrupted cricket, while late rain on Days 3 and 4 could influence the closing stages of play.

Disclaimer The predictions and betting insights on this page are based on expert analysis, current form and statistical data for entertainment purposes only. Please bet responsibly and in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country.