Wellington Test preview

Essential facts

Match date: April 3, 2009

Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington

Start Time: 0330 IST

India lead the series 1-0, after the second match ended in a draw.

It is a must-win game for New Zealand. They need to win the this Test to prevent India from clinching the series.

India, meanwhile, will be looking for their first Test series win in New Zealand since 1967-68.

Since 1967, India and New Zealand have clashed in seven series' in New Zealand of which New Zealand have won four and India one, while the other two were drawn.

Image: Indian team celebrates the fall of a New Zealand wicket during the Napier Test. They would be hoping for more such scenes at Wellington.