India set to face New Zealand in 3rd T20I; South Africa hosts Australia for crucial Test series opener
India looks to seal the T20I series in Wellington, as the third Test between South Africa and Australia begins in Cape Town.
The story
The international cricket calendar gears up for a busy week with several key series on the horizon. India will play New Zealand in the third T20I of their five-match series at Hnry Stadium in Wellington on October 27.
India currently holds a 2-0 lead, having won the first two matches. Meanwhile, a significant Test series gets underway as South Africa welcomes Australia for the third Test, with day one scheduled for October 27 at Newlands.
Other upcoming fixtures include the 141st match of the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two between Netherlands and Oman, the third ODI of Ireland's tour of Namibia, and the fifth match of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series featuring Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Afghanistan and Zimbabwe will also begin their three-match T20I series in the UAE.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria vs Uganda | T20 | Nigeria beat Uganda by 1 run | Isaac Danladi (47 runs off 28 balls) |
| Pakistan vs England | ODI | Pakistan beat England by 1 wicket | Result available, star performer not specified |
| Gambia vs Lesotho | T20 | Gambia beat Lesotho by 3 runs | Result available, star performer not specified |
Series in play
India tour of New Zealand. T20I series, India leads 2-0
Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, 2026. Pakistan, England, and Sri Lanka are competing
Ireland tour of Namibia, 2026. ODI series, Namibia leads 2-0 with one match remaining
Australia tour of South Africa, 2026. Test series, starts October 27
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Test Team Rankings | 1. Australia (126), 2. South Africa (119), 3. New Zealand (106), 4. India (105) | Rankings last updated October 13, 2026. |
| ICC ODI Team Rankings | 1. India (115), 2. New Zealand (109), 3. South Africa (104) | Rankings last updated October 20, 2026. |
| ICC T20I Team Rankings | 1. England, 2. India (268) | India holds second position. |
| ICC World Test Championship Standings | 1. Australia (75.00%), 2. New Zealand (72.22%), 3. South Africa (66.67%), 4. India (51.52%) | Teams are ranked by percentage of points won. |
What we'll be watching
- Netherlands vs Oman (141st Match, ICC Cricket World Cup League Two), ICC Academy Ground, October 27 at 05:30 UTC
- New Zealand vs India (3rd T20I), Hnry Stadium, October 27 at 07:00 UTC
- Namibia vs Ireland (3rd ODI), High Performance Oval, October 27 at 07:30 UTC
- Pakistan vs Sri Lanka (5th Match, Pakistan ODI Tri-Series), Gaddafi Stadium, October 27 at 08:00 UTC
- South Africa vs Australia (3rd Test, Day 1), Newlands, October 27 at 08:30 UTC
- Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe (1st T20I), Sharjah Cricket Stadium, October 27 at 14:30 UTC
- Bangladesh vs West Indies (1st Test, Day 1), Shere Bangla National Stadium, October 28 at 03:30 UTC
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