Published: Jan 25, 2026, 09:24 PM (IST)
Edited: Jan 25, 2026, 09:24 PM (IST)
Team India is playing the third T20I match of the series against New Zealand at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The Indian team have won the toss and decided to bowl first. However, the third game will be the decider of the series as India is leading the contest 2-0.
Star Indian player and one of the greatest wicketkeeper batters, Sanju Samson, who is known for his heroics and remarkable performances. However, Samson is currently facing problems with his batting as in the ongoing T20I series between India and New Zealand. Samson is in poor form as he gets departs for a duck at the start of the Indian innings by Matt Henry. In the previous games, Samson’s score was 10, 6, 0.
These ongoing poor performances will be a problem for him as the two matches of the T20I series are still remaining. However, Sanju Samson’s early blunders will cause problems for him in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Which is starting from February 7th, 2026.
However, while batting first, the New Zealand team post 153 runs on the board for 9 wickets. Star New Zealand and one of the finest batters. Glenn Phillips plays a mesmerizing innings as he scored 48 runs off 40 balls with 6 boundaries and 1 six.
If we speak about the bowling, the Indian bowling line showcases the proper dominance as the star Indian player and one of the greatest pacers of all time. Jasprit Bumrah took 3 wickets as he dismissed Tim Seifert, Mitchell Santner and Kyle Jamieson for (12), (27), (3). On the other hand, Hardik Pandya and Ravi Bishnoi took 2 wickets and Harshit Rana also took 1 wicket.
