NZ vs IND: Matt Henry OUT, Blair Tickner IN as New Zealand make major squad changes for remaining T20Is
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New Zealand have made a few more changes in their bowling unit.
India have made a strong start to their five-match T20I series against New Zealand (NZ vs IND), winning the first two matches in Christchurch. Both matches went down to the final over, but the visitors won both with four wickets in hand.
India will now face New Zealand in the third T20I at Sky Stadium in Wellington on October 27. The hosts will look to bounce back and keep their hopes alive, while India will aim to seal the series.
Ahead of the third match, New Zealand have announced several changes to their T20I squad. Matt Henry will not take part in the remaining T20Is.
Lockie Ferguson to miss 3rd T20I against India
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Fast bowler Lockie Ferguson will miss the third T20I against India in Wellington. As per New Zealand Cricket, Ferguson will travel to Auckland on October 25 and rejoin the squad for the final two matches of the series.
The fourth T20I will take place at Eden Park in Auckland on October 30, followed by the fifth at Seddon Park in Hamilton on November 1.
Meanwhile, Henry will miss the remaining three T20Is. The fast bowler will stay in Christchurch before joining New Zealand’s ODI squad in Auckland on November 2.
Henry bowled only two overs in the second T20I before leaving the field. He will now prepare for the upcoming ODI series against India, which begins on November 4.
Kyle Jamieson, who did not feature in the first two matches, will be available for the third T20I in Wellington. However, he will miss the final two games as he is set to play for Canterbury in the second round of the Ford Trophy on October 31. Jamieson will join New Zealand’s ODI squad after his domestic commitment.
Blair Tickner has been added to the squad for the remaining three T20Is, while Josh Clarkson will join the team for the fourth and fifth matches. Matt Fisher will travel with the squad to Wellington as cover for the third T20I before returning to the New Zealand A team.
Why will Lockie Ferguson miss the 3rd T20I against India?
Lockie Ferguson will skip the third T20I as part of New Zealand’s planned workload management. He will return for the final two matches.
When is the 3rd T20I between India and New Zealand?
The third T20I will take place in Wellington on October 27, 2026.
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