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IND-A vs NZ-A 3rd Test 2026: Preview, Time (IST) & Venue

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DateSunday, 8 November 2026
Start (IST)3:00 AM
VenueBert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln
SeriesINA v NZA Tests
Watch in IndiaTV: Sony Sports Network; streaming: SonyLIV

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Our full preview with probable XIs, pitch report, key battles and fantasy picks is published 24–48 hours before the start.

Probable XI: the last playing XIs

Each side's XI from its most recent Test match, the usual starting point for the next one. The confirmed playing XIs replace this block after the toss.

India A · India A vs New Zealand A, 1st Test, 25 OctYashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel, Yash Rathod, Washington Sundar, Anshul Kamboj, Auqib Nabi, Akash Deep, Mukesh K Choudhary
New Zealand A · India A vs New Zealand A, 1st Test, 25 OctRhys Mariu, Curtis Heaphy, Jayden Lennox, Tim Robinson, Matthew Boyle, Dean Foxcroft, Mitchell Hay, Simon Keene, Kristian Clarke, Fraser Sheat, Zak Gibson

Recent form

Up to the last 5 completed matches, newest first. W won, L lost, N no result, tie or draw.

Head to head (Test)

India A 1 – 0 New Zealand A in completed Test matches since 2022

25–29 Oct · 3:00 AM IST India A vs New Zealand A · 1st Test · INA v NZA Tests
IND-A 113 & 516 · NZ-A 317 & 187/9
Match drawn Scorecard Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln Result 15–19 Sep · 9:30 AM IST India A vs New Zealand A · 3rd Test · INA v NZA tour
IND-A 293 & 359/7 · NZ-A 237 & 302
India A won by 113 runs Scorecard M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Result 8–12 Sep · 9:30 AM IST India A vs New Zealand A · 2nd Test · INA v NZA tour
IND-A 229/6 · NZ-A 39/2
Match drawn Scorecard KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground, Hubli Result 1–5 Sep · 9:30 AM IST India A vs New Zealand A · 1st Test · INA v NZA tour
IND-A 571/6 · NZ-A 400 & 133/4
Match drawn Scorecard M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Result

Full India A vs New Zealand A head to head, records and results →

IND-A vs NZ-A news

Dhruv Jurel’s 105 as captain lifts India A to 346 vs New Zealand ADhruv Jurel’s 105 as captain lifts India A to 346 vs New Zealand A14 hours agoDevdutt Padikkal strengthens India No.3 Test claim at Hagley OvalDevdutt Padikkal strengthens India No.3 Test claim at Hagley Oval1 day agoDhruv Jurel leads India A fightback against NZ A in ChristchurchDhruv Jurel leads India A fightback against NZ A in Christchurch2 days agoPrasidh Krishna ruled out of India’s NZ ODIs; Siraj joins India APrasidh Krishna ruled out of India’s NZ ODIs; Siraj joins India A3 days ago

FAQ

When does India A vs New Zealand A 3rd Test start in India?

Sunday, 8 November 2026, at 3:00 AM IST.

Where is India A vs New Zealand A 3rd Test being played?

Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln.

Which series is this match part of?

India A tour of New Zealand, 2026, 24 Oct – 12 Nov 2026.

Where to watch India A vs New Zealand A 3rd Test live in India?

TV: Sony Sports Network; streaming: SonyLIV. Source

All matches in this series

Series hub →
25–29 Oct · 3:00 AM IST India A vs New Zealand A · 1st Test
IND-A 113 & 516 · NZ-A 317 & 187/9
Match drawn Scorecard Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln Result 1–5 Nov · 3:00 AM IST India A vs New Zealand A · 2nd Test Hagley Oval, Christchurch Live 8–12 Nov · 3:00 AM IST India A vs New Zealand A · 3rd Test Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln Upcoming