IND vs NZ 3rd T20I: Live cricket score, commentary and updates of India vs New Zealand 3rd T20 International.
India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I Result: New Zealand beat India by 4 runs in thrilling finish in the third and final T20I to win the series 2-1. India lost wickets in quick succession after Vijay Shankar and Rishabh Pant had kept them ahaead of asking rate chasing 213 runs. They lost Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya and MS Dhoni in 3 overs as pressure mounted. Dinesh Karthik and Krunal Pandya kept them in the game but couldn't take them over the line.
Earlier, exploiting batting friendly conditions at a small ground, New Zealand cut the Indian attack to shreds to post an imposing 212 for four. Opener Colin Munro produced a 40-ball 72 and shared a 80-run stand with fellow opener Tim Seifirt (43) to lay foundation for a big score after India captain Rohit Sharma elected to bowl. Runs came thick and fast as skipper Kane Williamson contributed 27 and Colin de Grandhomme produced a crucial 30-run cameo off 16-balls.
INDIA vs NEW ZEALAND 3RD T20I: SCORECARD
India can only add 10 runs in the final over. New Zealand win the match by 4 runs and the T20I series 2-1.
SIX...Krunal Pandya does the job on the last ball of the 19th over. India need 16 now in the final over
SIX off the third ball of 19th over... India need another 23 runs with 4 wickets and 9 balls remaining
Krunal Pandya hits two fours and a six in the 18th over after Dinesh Karthik collects two big ones in the previous two overs. India need another 30 runs with 4 wickets and 12 balls remaining.
OUT! Ohhhh... MS Dhoni is gone...
OUT! Bat goes flying as he makes contact- the square leg fielder was looking at the bat but Williamson at mid-off was alert to take the catch.
OUT! Big wicket- Rohit Sharma looks to go over cover but gets a thick edge to Seifert.
OUT! Rishabh Pant is gone - he falls in a full-toss pulling it straight to the fielder.
10 overs done! Rishabh Pant has made an explosive start with 23 off just 6 balls. India are 108/2, ahead of the required run rate.
SIX and FOUR! Rishabh Pant arrives and begins with a bondary followed by a maximum. 121 runs required from 11 overs now.
OUT! Vijay Shankar goes for another big one but sweeps it straight to deep square. Colin de Grandhomme takes a good catch on the move. He is gone for 43 off 28.
Vijay Shankar belts two consecutive sixes off Ish Sodhi in the eighth over– the first over cover region and the second over midwicket. 14 runs from the over. IND 76/1, chasing 213
OUT! New Zealand started with spin with Mitchell Santner and it paid dividends at once. Shikhar Dhawan (5) went for a slog sweep but ends up hitting it towards Daryl Mitchell at deep midwicket who completed a low tumbling catch.
A six to start and a boundary to finish the final over as New Zealand post 212/4 in 20 overs. Colin Munro top scored with his 40-ball 72 while Tim Seifert (43), Kane Williamson (27), Colin de Groundhomme (30), Daryl Micthell (19*) and Ross Taylor (14*) contribute.
Colin de Grandhomme is OUT. Bhuvi goes full and wide outside off as De Grandhomme reaches out and ends up getting a thin edge to MS Dhoni.
After 18 overs, New Zealand are 192/3. Colin de Grandhomme (30*) and Daryl Mitchell (13) are building big after Munro and Siefert gave them a great foundation.
India have removed Munro and Williamson but New Zealand are still on top with 151 runs after 15 overs.
OUT! Kane Williamson is gone as slower bouncer does the trick for Khaleel Ahmed.
OUT! Kuldeep Yadav sends back Colin Munro (72). It was tossed up outside off, Munro went for a slog sweep, trying to hit it over deep midwicket against the spin, doesn't get the distance and Pandya competes the catch, coming in a few paces from deep midwicket
Colin Munro (58*) has not slowed down after Siefert's wicket- he and Williamson (8*) take New Zealand past 100 in the 11th over. New Zealand are 110/1 after 11 overs. It has been a great start so far.
OUT! Tim Seifert is gone- Kuldeep Yadav draws the batsman forward and then beats him as it spins the other way. MS Dhoni whips off the bails. They check upstairs and it looked very very close. It's given out in the end.
Great start by New Zealand- Tim Seifert and Colin Munro have added 66 runs in the 6 overs of powerplay.
Here we go... Bhuvneshwar Kumar is ready with the ball. Tim Seifert and Colin Munro in the middle for New Zealand.
India win the toss, opt to field first. Kuldeep Yadav replaces Yuzvendra Chahal for India, while New Zealand have rested Lockie Ferguson and included debutant Blair Tickner.
India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I: Preview
In a season of many firsts for the Indian cricket team, Rohit Sharma's men will be aiming to become first among the equals to win a T20 International series in New Zealand. The past three months have made for a memorable phase for the Indian cricket team, which won its first Test and bilateral ODI series in Australia followed by the biggest one-day series win in New Zealand. A first T20 series victory in New Zealand will be the icing on the cake for the 'Men in Blue', who have far exceeded expectations during their three-month sojourn in this part of the world.With the series locked at 1-1, there is everything to play for in the decider which promises to be a cracker of a contest on a 'Super Sunday' with a spicy Seddon Park pitch in the offing.
India won the the 2nd T20I against New Zealand in Auckland by 7 wickets to level the 3-match series 1-1. Chasing a target of 159, India rode on a flying start given by skipper Rohit Sharma's 50. Shikhar Dhawan (30) and Vijay Shankar (14) moved the chase ahead before Rishabh Pant (40*) and MS Dhoni (20*) took India home in the 19th over. New Zealand has own the first T20I in Wellington.
1. IND vs NZ 3rd T20I: Head to Head
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India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I: India and New Zealand have played 11 T20 matches. India have won three of these so far and New Zealand have won 7 matches, while one match was called off.
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2. IND vs NZ 3rd T20I: Toss
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Rohit Sharma wins the toss and India will bowl first in the series decider.
Rohit Sharma explains his reason behind the call saying, "I know it’s a big game. The combination allows us to chase as we bat deep and we have a good record chasing." New Zealand would have also bowled first, says Kane Williamson.
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3. IND vs NZ 3rd T20I: Playing 11s
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India have brought in Kuldeep Yadav who replaces Yuzvendra Chahal. New Zealand have rested fast bowler Lockie Ferguson who has been replaced by debutant Blair Tickner.
India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I: Playing 11s
India: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Rishabh Pant, Vijay Shankar, MS Dhoni (wk), Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, K Khaleel Ahmed
New Zealand: Tim Seifert (wk), Colin Munro, Kane Williamson (captain), Daryl Mitchell, Ross Taylor, Colin de Grandhomme, Mitchell Santner, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner
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4. Great start by New Zealand in Hamilton
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It has been a great start for New Zealand as Tim Seifert and Colin Munro in Hamilton have added 66 runs in the 6 overs of powerplay.
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5. MS Dhoni brilliance sends Tim Seifert back
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OUT! Tim Seifert is gone- Kuldeep Yadav draws the batsman forward and then beats him as it spins the other way. MS Dhoni whips off the bails. They check upstairs and it looked very very close. It's given out in the end.
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6. Kuldeep Yadav gets Colin Munro
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Kuldeep Yadav sends back Colin Munro (72). It was tossed up outside off, Munro went for a slog sweep, trying to hit it over deep midwicket against the spin, doesn't get the distance and Pandya competes the catch, coming in a few paces from deep midwicket
7. Khaleel sends back Williamson
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OUT! Kane Williamson is gone as slower bouncer does the trick for Khaleel Ahmed. The bowlers who has dropped a catch earlier in the innings does not celebrate.
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8. Colin de Grandhomme is OUT as New Zealand near 200
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Colin de Grandhomme is OUT. Bhuvi goes full and wide outside off as De Grandhomme reaches out and ends up getting a thin edge to MS Dhoni. However, he has done his job as New Zealand are set to post a 200plus total here.
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9. Shikhar Dhawan out in first over
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New Zealand started with spin with Mitchell Santner and it paid dividends at once. Shikhar Dhawan (5) went for a slog sweep but ends up hitting it towards Daryl Mitchell at deep midwicket who completed a low tumbling catch.
10. Vijay Shankar scores 43 off 28
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After Dhawan's wicket, Vijay Shankar took over and provided great support to Rohit Sharma. He scored freely including two consecutive sixes off Ish Sodhi. He finally fell after adding 43 runs off 28 balls.
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11. Rishabh Pant falls to Balir Tickner
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OUT! Blair Tickner gets his maiden T20I wicket. Rishabh Pant falls on a full toss. It's outside off and Pant ends up hitting it towards short midwicket where Williamson takes a decent catch. He scored 28 off 12. IND 121/3
12. Rohit Sharma Out
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Rohit Sharma edges one behind to be out caught behind for 38 off 32. Daryl Mitchell gets his first wicket. IND 141/4
13. Hardik Pandya loses bat and wicket
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Hardik Pandya goes for a pull but the bat slips out of his hand. He ends up hitting it towards extra cover region where Kane Williamson accepts an easy catch. He scored 21 off 11. IND 145/5
14. MS Dhoni out for 2
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OUT! There goes another Indian hope. MS Dhoni, looking for the big shots, ends up holing out to Tim Southee at long-on after scoring 2. Wicket no. 2 for Daryl Mitchell.
15. India lose 3rd T20I by 4 runs
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India lose the match by 4 runs.
Some good hitting by Dinesh Karthik and Krunal Pandya meant India needed 30 off last two overs. DK and Krunal then each struck a six off the penultimate over to take 14 runs from it. However, Dinesh Karthik failed to get the big shot off the first four balls- 2,0,0,1. He hits a six off the last ball but its too late by then.
