Kohli's Super Over Win in Wellington Sets Up India vs NZ Clash

India and New Zealand meet in the third T20 International of their five-match series on Tuesday, with the contest set to take place at the Henry Stadium in Wellington. India holds a 2-0 lead in the series and will be looking to press its advantage at a venue that has often produced competitive results for the touring side.

India has played four T20 internationals in Wellington. It has won two, lost one, and seen one match end without a result. The team's last visit to this ground for a T20 was in 2022, when rain washed out the fixture.

A key reference point for this venue is the 2020 T20 between the two sides. Under Virat Kohli's captaincy, India batted first and made 165 for 8 in its 20 overs. Manish Pandey was the top performer with an unbeaten 50, and KL Rahul added 39. New Zealand equalled the score of 165 in its 20 overs, and the game was tied.

The super over was decided in India's favour. New Zealand scored 13, and India completed the chase with 14 runs, sealing a dramatic win.

New Zealand has a record of 17 T20 internationals at the Henry Stadium, with 12 defeats and two no-results recorded in those matches. Overall, India leads the head-to-head count in T20 internationals with 21 wins, against 11 for New Zealand and one no-result from 33 matches.

After a four-wicket victory in the second T20, India will aim to maintain its momentum and move closer to taking an unassailable lead in the series.