India Vs New Zealand 3rd T20I - New Zealand in India, 3 T20I Series, 2023 - schedule

Right then, that is is from this exciting series. The trophy is handed over to Hardik Pandya and the Indian team are posing for some pictures now. However, the cricket action continues for these two teams as we will see India next in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The first Test will start on 9th February at 9.30 am IST (4 pm GMT). For New Zealand, their next commitment will be a two-match Test series against England. The first Test will be played on 16th February from 6.30 am IST (1 pm GMT). Well, just so you don't forget you can join us early for the build-up of both these matches. See you then, take care and goodbye!

Hardik Pandya, the victorious skipper is also named the Player of the Series for his all-round show throughout. He starts by saying that he doesn't mind winning the Man of the Series. Adds that the real winners are the backroom staff and says that he has won it for them. Informs he always try to read the stuations and react accordingly. States that they have spoken about taking the challenges. Mentions they try to treat these decider games just like a normal match which might help them to perform under pressure in the coming future. 

Without a doubt, it is Shubman Gill who wins the Man of the Match award. He says that it feels good when you practice and it pays off. Adds that he was backing himself to score big, but it did not happen in the Sri Lankan series and first two games in this series, but he is happy with his innings here. Mentions that before the match Hardik Pandya told him to play his game and different players have different techniques in hitting sixes. Ends by saying there is no fatigue and he is happy to play in all three formats.

Mitchell Santner, the skipper of New Zealand is in for a chat. He says that yes it was kind of disappointed but credit to India they played exceptionally well so far. Also says that Gill is in good nick and it is incredible to watch. Mentions they lost a lot of wickets in three or four overs which took the game away from them. Adds that they saw some pretty good wickets during the ODI series so if the wicket remains similar for the World Cup then it will surely be a tasty contest. 

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Rahul Tripathi is in for a quick chat. He says that he was just looking to keep it simple and did not try to change his style. Adds that he would have liked to get some more runs, but says that at that moment they needed to use the Powerplay. Mentions that is a responsibility playing for India, but he has that freedom of playing his game and adapt according to the situation. Ends by saying that it was amazing to play in front of so many fans and is happy that they won the series

Earlier in the innings, Hardik Pandya opted to bat first after winning the toss and informed that they would like to put a huge total on the board. Well, they did just that thanks to the scintillating knock of Shubman Gill, who score his maiden ton in T20Is. Rahul Tripathi got the innings back on track after the loss of Kishan early on, which really allowed Gill to shift gear in the latter part of the innings. Eventually, it proved out to be way to much for the Kiwis, as India won the game by 168r uns.

India might've thought that they already have one hand on the trophy as they set-up a humongous target. Their bowlers though did not take a seat back but rather bowled with fire. It was the skipper, Hardik Pandya who lead the side from the front, as he drew first blood in the very first over. Arshdeep Singh shared the new ball with the skipper and struck twice. The Indian bowlers then kept of taking wickets for fun and took advantage of the scoreboard pressure on the Kiwis. Hardik Pandya was the star with his four-fer. Shivam Mavi also impressed in his short spell. He and Umran Malik returned with a brace as well. 

Chasing 235 runs was never going to be easy but India made it even worse for the visitors. The Kiwis were under the pump right from the get go. Only Daryl Mitchell stood out in this dismal innings of his side. No other batter was even able to find their groove here and they ended up recording their third ever lowest total in T20Is. This young Kiwis side has a lot to work on and they will surely take the learning back from this enthralling series.

What a thrilling match! The Indian fans were made to celebrate in almost every over here as they kept on taking wickets. In the end, India dominate a series-decider at home and will keep their hands on the trophy here. The Kiwis could not put their game face on and got bundled out for just 66 runs.

Umran Malik to Daryl Mitchell, out, OUT! TAKEN! It is all over for New Zealand! They have been bowled out for just 66 runs! Umran Malik bangs this short and on middle, Daryl Mitchell stays there and goes for the pull shot, but gets hurried and mistimes it in the air towards deep mid-wicket where Shivam Mavi runs forward, loses the sight of the ball, but in the end takes a brilliant diving catch. INDIA WIN BY 168 RUNS & TAKE THE SERIES 2-1!

Hardik Pandya to Benjamin Lister, no run, Short of a length and on middle, Benjamin Lister defends it down the pitch.

Benjamin Lister is the last man in for New Zealand.

Hardik Pandya to Blair Tickner, out, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Hardik Pandya gets another wicket in his kitty. This time a pace-up delivery, short one, into the body. Blair Tickner lifts his front leg and tries to flick it away but only gets a top-edge on it. The ball lobs in front of the keeper. Ishan Kishan runs in and takes an easy catch.

Hardik Pandya to Blair Tickner, no run, Hardik Pandya now pulls his pace back and serves a bouncer, outside off. Blair Tickner tries to go after it but misses.

Hardik Pandya to Blair Tickner, no run, A full toss, on the body, Blair Tickner nudges it to short mid-wicket.

Hardik Pandya to Blair Tickner, no run, Blair Tickner stays back and blocks this length ball.

Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, Length and on leg. Daryl Mitchell tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, A low full toss, outside off. Daryl Mitchell slices it to sweeper cover. They take a single.

Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Fraction short, outside off. Daryl Mitchell tries to slap it away but gets it back to the bowler off the inner half.

Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Shivam Mavi fires in a yorker, on off. Daryl Mitchell drives it to the left of the bowler. Shivam Mavi stops it with his left foot.

Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, 2 runs, On a length, around off. Daryl Mitchell tries to go downtown once again, but does not time it well this time. Fortunately it falls in no man's land. Two taken.

Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, SIX, SIX! All the way! It is a good-length ball, on off. Daryl Mitchell stands tall and smokes it over the bowler's head for a biggie.

Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, no run, A bit fuller, outside off, moving away a touch. Daryl Mitchell tries to chase it but misses.

Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, Short and on off, Daryl Mitchell pulls it towards deep square leg for one more.

Hardik Pandya to Blair Tickner, 1 run, Full and on off, Blair Tickner drives it through cover-point for one.

Drinks break! Well, there is not much to say here. India are on the cusp of a series win here. They have been lethal with the ball so far and haven't let the Kiwis off the hook. So, it is Blair Tickner who joins Daryl Mitchell at the crease. The Kiwis would like to eat up as many balls as possible to delay the victory for India.

Hardik Pandya to Lockie Ferguson, out, OUT! TAKEN! Another one bites the dust! Hardik Pandya gets his thrid wicket! He serves this full and on off, Lockie Ferguson clears his front leg and goes for the slog, but he loses his grip as he connects with the ball and hits it with the bottom half uppishly towards mid on. Umran Malik there take a good catch. This is turning out to be embarassing for the Kiwis.

Hardik Pandya to Lockie Ferguson, no run, Full and on off, Lockie Ferguson drives it straight to covers.

Hardik Pandya to Lockie Ferguson, no run, Back of a length and outside off, Lockie Ferguson looks to cut it away, but fails to connect.

Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, Short and on middle, Daryl Mitchell pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.

Shivam Mavi to Lockie Ferguson, no run, A dot to end the over! Shivam Mavi bangs in a bouncer, on off, Lockie Ferguson looks to pull it away, but misses.

Lockie Ferguson comes in at number 9. 

Shivam Mavi to Ish Sodhi, out, OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Two wickets in the over for Shivam Mavi! He bowls this back of a length and around off, Ish Sodhi makes room to push it away, but does so uppishly towards point. Rahul Tripathi here moves to his right and pouches it safely before rolling over on the ground. New Zealand lose their seventh wicket.

Shivam Mavi to Ish Sodhi, no run, Shivam Mavi greets Sodhi with a short delivery around off, Ish Sodhi leaves it alone.

Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, out, OUT! TAKEN! SKY is everywhere in the field! He takes a brilliant third catch to dismiss Santner here. Shivam Mavi lands this short and on off, Mitchell Santner stays there and connects with his pull shot well towards the deep mid-wicket region. However, Suryakumar Yadav is there and he takes another great catch and does well to keep his balance to no go over the ropes. Santner cannot believe that he has found a fielder here, but he has to go back to the hut. New Zealand six down now!

Ish Sodhi is the new man in.

Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, wide, 1 run, Short and down the leg side, Mitchell Santner misses his flick. Wided.

Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, On a length and on off, Daryl Mitchell guides it towards point where a slight misfield from Rahul Tripathi allows a run.

Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, Shivam Mavi starts with a back-of-a-length delivery, on middle, Mitchell Santner nudges it towards mid-wicket for a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Mitchell Santner, 3 runs, Floated, full and on off, Mitchell Santner drills it wide of deep point where Shivam Mavi covers his ground well to the right and puts in a dive to keep it inside. Three runs taken!

Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, Kuldeep Yadav decides to bowl a on-pace delivery, on a length and on middle, Daryl Mitchell flicks it through square leg for one.

Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, SIX, SIX! BANG! This is flighted, full and on off, Daryl Mitchell skips down the track and smokes it over the long off fence for a biggie.

Kuldeep Yadav to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, A bit short and on off, Mitchell Santner eases it towards mid off for a run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Mitchell Santner, no run, Tossed up, full and off, Mitchell Santner dabs it towards short covers.

Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, Kuldeep Yadav begins with a floated delivery, on off, Daryl Mitchell uses his feet and tucks it to the right of the bowler. There is a bit of hesitation between the batters, but in the end the run is completed.

Umran Malik to Mitchell Santner, 2 runs, Umran Malik lands this short and on middle, Mitchell Santner pulls it towards deep mid-wicket and comes back for the second.

Umran Malik to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, Back of a length and on off, Daryl Mitchell knocks it towards extra covers for one more.

Umran Malik to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Short and on off, Daryl Mitchell mistimes his pull shot towards deep mid-wicket for a run.

Umran Malik to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, Back of a length and on off, Mitchell Santner forces it towards wide mid off for one.

Umran Malik to Mitchell Santner, no run, Full and on off, Mitchell Santner pushes it towards covers where the fielder dives to his right to stop it.

Umran Malik to Mitchell Santner, FOUR, FOUR! Nice shot! Umran Malik bowls this short of a length and on off, Mitchell Santner stays there and punches it through extra covers for a boundary.

Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Back of a length and outside off, angling away, Daryl Mitchell lets it go to the keeper.

Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, SIX, SIX! Daryl Mitchell goes big now! Arshdeep Singh serves this full and on off, Daryl Mitchell shows the full face of the bat and lofts it over the long off fence for a biggie.

Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, On a length and on middle, Mitchell Santner knocks it past the bowler towards mid on for a run.

Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, Short again and outside off, Daryl Mitchell pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.

Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Short of a length and on leg, Daryl Mitchell taps it down to the leg side.

Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Arshdeep Singh bowls this on a good length and on off, angling away, Daryl Mitchell looks to play at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Umran Malik to Mitchell Santner, no run, This is on a good length and on off, Mitchell Santner pushes it towards mid off.

Umran Malik to Mitchell Santner, no run, Short of a length and on off, Mitchell Santner blocks it to the off side.

Umran Malik to Mitchell Santner, wide, 1 run, WIDE! The review goes in favour of New Zealand. 

Umran Malik to Mitchell Santner, no run, On a length and outside off, Mitchell Santner leaves it alone and they even get an extra run off it. It is a short ball, drifting down leg. Mitchell Santner gets on his toes to tuck it away but it looks like it brushes his gloves on its way to the keeper. India appeal and the finger goes up. Mitchell Santner thinks about it for a while and takes the review. The replays show no bat/glove involved. The on-field decision is overturned.

Mitchell Santner, the skipper of New Zealand is the next man in with his side in huge trouble.

Umran Malik to Michael Bracewell, out, OUT! TIMBER! Umran Malik strikes in his very first over. The Indian seamers are tearing apart the Kiwis here. New Zealand lose their fifth wicket inside five overs. It is a good-length ball, on off, it holds its line. Michael Bracewell tries to whip it across the line but is nowhere near the ball. Umran Malik hits the top of off and is elated with one.

Umran Malik to Michael Bracewell, no run, On off, blocked out.

Umran Malik to Michael Bracewell, no run, Umran Malik fires in a yorker, just outside off. Michael Bracewell tries to jam it out but misses.

Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, FOUR, FOUR! Arshdeep Singh goes short this time and pays the price. Daryl Mitchell pulls it through mid on for a boundary. 

Arshdeep Singh to Michael Bracewell, 1 run, LEG BYE! Very full, sliding down leg. Michael Bracewell tries to flick it away but misses. The ball rolls out to the leg side off his pads. 

Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, Daryl Mitchell now pulls this short ball to square leg for a single.

Arshdeep Singh to Michael Bracewell, 1 run, Length ball, on leg. Michael Bracewell charges down the wicket and pulls it to deep square leg for one.

Arshdeep Singh to Michael Bracewell, no run, Length ball, outside off. Michael Bracewell dabs it out to point.

Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, leg byes, 1 run, Arshdeep Singh bowls this a touch fuller and around the leg, Daryl Mitchell misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads towards square leg. A leg bye is taken. There is also a stiffled appeal for LBW, but turned down. However, Hardik Pandya takes the review after some discussions. UltraEdge shows no bat involved and Ball Tracking indicates that it is pitching outside leg. India lose their review.

Hardik Pandya to Michael Bracewell, SIX, SIX! BANG! Michael Bracewell gets off the mark in some style! Hardik Pandya lands this short and on middle, sits up nicely for the batter, Michael Bracewell swivels and pulls it over the deep square fence for a biggie.

Hardik Pandya to Michael Bracewell, no run, Short of a length and on middle, Michael Bracewell blocks it onto his toe as the ball rolls to the off side.

Michael Bracewell comes out to the middle now.

Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, out, OUT! CAUGHT! Suryakumar Yadav once again takes a stunner at first slip. Hardik Pandya gets his second wicket now. He bends his back hard and dishes a hard length ball, outside off. The ball spits off the deck. Glenn Phillips rocks back and thinks about riding the bounce here as he goes for a solid cut shot. Although, he only gets a thick outside edge and Suryakumar Yadav completes a flying catch to send him back. 

Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, no run, Glenn Phillips defends this full ball to covers.

Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, On a length, on off, Daryl Mitchell shuffles and eases it to mid on for one more.

Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, 1 run, Length and on the pads. Glenn Phillips nudges it in front of mid on and scampers across for a quick single. 

Who will walk out now?

Arshdeep Singh to Mark Chapman, out, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! What a peach of a delivery. Arshdeep Singh ends his first over just the way he started it - with a wicket. It is a good-length ball, thats angles in on off, but nips away sharply off the deck. Mark Chapman tries to poke it out but only manages to get a thick outside edge. Ishan Kishan takes a dolly behind the sticks. New Zealand are in a spot of bother here.

Arshdeep Singh to Glenn Phillips, 1 run, A length ball, outside off. Glenn Phillips punches it to deep point for one.

Arshdeep Singh to Glenn Phillips, no run, Back of a length, on off. Glenn Phillips tries to go after it but gets beaten by the bounce.

Arshdeep Singh to Glenn Phillips, no run, Good length, wide of off. angling across. Glenn Phillips makes the leave.

Arshdeep Singh to Glenn Phillips, no run, Singh dishes it full and on middle. Glenn Phillips defends it gently back towards the bowler.

Glenn Phillips comes out to the middle now.

Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, out, OUT! CAUGHT! Arshdeep Singh strikes on his very first delivery. This is turning out to be a nightmare for the Kiwis. Devon Conway gives away his wicket here. It is a length ball, just outside off. Devon Conway though ends up chipping it straight to mid off where Hardik Pandya makes no mistake.

Arshdeep Singh to share the attack.

Hardik Pandya to Mark Chapman, no run, Hardik Pandya serves a length ball, in the channel. It climbs on the batter, Mark Chapman lets it be.

Mark Chapman walks out to bat at number 3.

Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, out, OUT! CAUGHT AT SLIPS! Finn Allen departs cheaply and India are off to a ideal start here. It is a back-of-a-length delivery, outside off. Finn Allen throws his bat at it but without moving his feet. All he manages to get is a thick outside edge. The ball is flying at a rapid pace and over first slip. SKY has to reach the skies here, as he times his jump to perfection and plucks this one out of thin air. 

Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, 1 run, Devon Conway now gets off the mark instantly. It is a short ball, on off. Conway rides the bounce and pulls it square on the leg side. One taken.

Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, 1 run, This is darted on the pads. Allen flicks it down to fine leg and crosses.

Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, 2 runs, Finn Allen and New Zealand are off the mark here. It is full, on middle and leg. Finn Allen hangs back and flicks it through square leg for two runs.

Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, no run, Pandya starts with an outswinger, full and on leg. Allen gets it to the off side off the outer half.

We are back for the chase! The Indian players are in huddle just near the boudnary ropes where Hardik Pandya is giving a pep talk. Now they spread out to take their respective field positions. Finn Allen and Devon Conway are the two openers for New Zealand. Hardik Pandya to start proceedings with the ball. Here we go...

... THE RUN CHASE ...

Right then, India have posted a mammoth total on the board and will be confident enough of defending this and win the series. New Zealand, on the other need something really special to chase this down and for that they will need a good start in the Powerplay. Let's see how the chase unfolds.

New Zealand, on the other hand, will be very disappointed with their bowling effort here. Michael Bracewell once again gave them an early breakthrough, but they could not build on that. They had no answers for the Indian batters, especially Shubman Gill, who took them apart and spared no one. They came up against a special player in this game and will  need to give credit to Gill. Blair Tickner, Daryl Mitchell and Ish Sodhi were the other bowlers who picked up a wicket each. Mitchell was great under pressure as he conceded just six runs in the final over to give a small victory for the Kiwis.

India has put on a show here for their fans. They came out with intent, and that reflected on their performance. They did lose Ishan Kishan early, but that did not bother them. Rahul Tripathi and Shubman Gill steadied the ship with a 80-run partnership, with the former setting the tone with a quick-fire 44 off just 22 balls. SKY came in and continued the momentum before getting out. Gill, on the other hand, held one end and scored his maiden T20I fifty before going hammer and tongs with Hardik Pandya on the other end. Both of them added 103 runs for the fourth-wicket. Gill went berserk at the fag end of the innings and registered his maiden T20I hundred as well and remained unbeaten on 126 runs off just 63 balls which is also the highest individual score by an Indian in this format.

Take a bow, Shubman Gill! He has shown everyone that he belongs in this format as well with an incredible hundred. He becomes the fifth Indian to score a ton in all three formats. This is also the highest total by any team against New Zealand in this format. In the last game, we saw 200 being scored in almost 40 overs, and here India have managed well beyond that in the first innings itself.

Daryl Mitchell to Deepak Hooda, 1 run, No, he cannot! Nonetheless India do end up wth a big score. It is full, outside off. Deepak Hooda strokes it through covers for a single. India end their innings at 234/4.

Daryl Mitchell to Shubman Gill, 1 run, Goes full, outside off. Gill drills it down the ground for a single. Can Deepak Hooda end it with a biggie?

Daryl Mitchell to Shubman Gill, wide, 1 run, WIDE! Full, angling across, outside the tramline. Wide called.

Daryl Mitchell to Shubman Gill, no run, A slower bouncer, outside off. Gill tries to go for the upper cut but misses. There is a stifled appeal for caught behind and New Zealand take the review. The UltraEdge later confirms that there is no bat involved. 

Daryl Mitchell to Shubman Gill, 2 runs, Full and on off. Gill smacks it hard back to the bowler. Daryl Mitchell gets a hand on it but parries it to mid on. Gill calls for the second run and they make it safely in the end as the throw is wayward.

Daryl Mitchell to Deepak Hooda, 1 run, Deepak Hooda pulls this short ball to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Deepak Hooda walks out to bat now.

Daryl Mitchell to Hardik Pandya, out, OUT! CAUGHT! Daryl Mitchell comes around the wicket. A length ball, outside off, angling across. Hardik Pandya stands tall and lofts it down the ground. It goes to long off off the toe-end. Michael Bracewell takes a sharp catch in the deep. 

Daryl Mitchell to bowl the last over.

Benjamin Lister to Shubman Gill, SIX, SIX! Shubman Gill continues on his merry way. It is short and on off. Gill stands back and pulls it over the mid-wicket fence. The stand moves to 103 runs.

Benjamin Lister to Shubman Gill, FOUR, FOUR! Smacked! Fuller, on off. Gill stands tall and drills it down the ground for four runs.

Benjamin Lister to Hardik Pandya, 1 run, Another single now as this is worked to the off side.

Benjamin Lister to Shubman Gill, 1 run, Michael Bracewell almost pulls off a spectacular catch. It is full, on middle. Gill lofts it towards long on. Bracewell rushes to his left, he covers a lot of ground, puts in a dive to that side but fails to grab it. One taken.

Benjamin Lister to Shubman Gill, FOUR, FOUR! Deft touch. Benjamin Lister goes for the wide yorker, but it comes out like a low full toss, on sixth stump. Gill guides it down to third man for four runs.

Benjamin Lister to Hardik Pandya, 1 run, Benjamin Lister fires in a yorker, on middle. Hardik Pandya whips it to deep square leg and crosses.

Benjamin Lister (3-0-25-0) to bowl the penltimate over.

Lockie Ferguson to Hardik Pandya, 1 run, A single to end an expensive over by Lockie Ferguson. 18 runs off the over. This length ball is played down to long on.

Lockie Ferguson to Hardik Pandya, SIX, SIX! EDGY! Length ball, on off. Hardik Pandya looks to flick it to the leg side but it flies off the outside edge over the third man fence for a maximum.

Lockie Ferguson to Hardik Pandya, no run, Short and on off. Hardik Pandya pulls it to the leg side but not in the gap.

Lockie Ferguson to Shubman Gill, 1 run, A single now as this is smacked down the ground.

Lockie Ferguson to Shubman Gill, SIX, SIX! HUGE! This is a length ball, on middle and leg. Gill smokes it over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie. 200 up for India!

Lockie Ferguson to Shubman Gill, FOUR, FOUR! HUNDRED FOR GILL! Shubman Gill is in some incredible form currently. He becomes only the fifth Indian player to score a century across all formats. It is full, outside off. Gill lofts it over extra cover. It takes a couple of bounces over the ropes.

Lockie Ferguson (3-0-36-0) is back on.

Blair Tickner to Hardik Pandya, FOUR, FOUR! Beats the fielder. It is a low full toss, on off. Hardik Pandya smacks it over mid off and it races away. 

Blair Tickner to Hardik Pandya, wide, 1 run, WIDE! Blair Tickner spills it outside the tramline. Pandya makes the leaves and the umpire signals a wide.

Blair Tickner to Shubman Gill, 1 run, Very full, outside off. Gill stabs it to point and crosses.

The ball has taken some hitting and the umpires have decided to change it now.

Blair Tickner to Shubman Gill, SIX, SIX! BANG! Shubman Gill races away to 96 runs. Back of a length, on middle. Gill stands tall and smokes it over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Blair Tickner to Shubman Gill, no run, It is a length ball, on off. Gill almost lobs it back to the bowler but it lands safely.

Blair Tickner to Shubman Gill, wide, 1 run, WIDE! This is spilled way outside off, over the tramline. Wide called.

Blair Tickner to Shubman Gill, FOUR, FOUR! Smart shot. It is very full, wide outside off. Gill reaches out and dabs it down to third man for four runs.

Blair Tickner to Shubman Gill, SIX, SIX! Is there any way to stop Gill here? This is so effortless. Shubman Gill is only dealing in sixes here. It is overpitched, outside off. Gill smokes it over the long off fence for a biggie..

Blair Tickner (2-0-27-1) comes back into the attack now.

Benjamin Lister to Hardik Pandya, no run, Benjamin Lister ends the over on a positive note. It is very full, outside off. Hardik Pandya tries to chase it but misses. 14 runs off the over.

Benjamin Lister to Shubman Gill, 1 run, Full length, on off. Gill slices to deep point for a single. Lockie Ferguson is caught in two minds in the deep.

Benjamin Lister to Shubman Gill, SIX, SIX! This one is even better. It is full again, on the pads. Gill wrists it powerfully over the square leg fence for a maximum.

Benjamin Lister to Shubman Gill, SIX, SIX! High and handsome! This time Gill connects and sends it into the crowd. It is a full-length ball, on leg. Gill clears his front leg and tonks it over the mid-wicket fence.

Benjamin Lister to Shubman Gill, no run, Benjamin Lister dishes a wide yorker, Gill tries to reach out but misses.

Benjamin Lister to Hardik Pandya, 1 run, Full length, attacking the pads. Pandya flicks it over mid on for one run.

Benjamin Lister replaces Lockie Ferguson.

Mitchell Santner to Shubman Gill, FOUR, FOUR! Beautiful shot! Mitchell Santner fires this one in, on off, Shubman Gill stays there and slices it between point and short third man for a boundary.

Mitchell Santner to Hardik Pandya, 1 run, Slower through the air, on middle, Hardik Pandya goes down and sweeps it towards deep square leg for one more.

Mitchell Santner to Shubman Gill, 1 run, Flatter, full and on off, Shubman Gill lifts it through covers for one.

Mitchell Santner to Hardik Pandya, 1 run, Quicker, short and on off, Hardik Pandya slaps it towards long on for a run.

Mitchell Santner to Hardik Pandya, FOUR, FOUR! Nice shot! This is tossed up, full and on middle, Hardik Pandya stays there and lofts it over the bowler's head for a boundary.

Mitchell Santner to Shubman Gill, 1 run, Short and on off, Shubman Gill forces it towards long on for a single.

Lockie Ferguson to Hardik Pandya, FOUR, FOUR! Hardik Pandya finds the gap now! This is short and around off, Hardik Pandya drags his pull shot wide of long on where Finn Allen runs to his right and dives, but fails to stop it from going to the boundary.

Lockie Ferguson to Hardik Pandya, no run, A low full toss, shaping away in the air, Hardik Pandya slashes but misses.

Lockie Ferguson to Shubman Gill, 1 run, Overthrows! This is full and on off, Shubman Gill drives it towards mid off and refuses the run. Mitchell Santner has a shy at the bowler's end, but misses and there is no one backing up. A single is taken.

Lockie Ferguson to Shubman Gill, SIX, SIX! BOOM! Shubman Gill goes big now! Lockie Ferguson bangs this short and on off, slower too, Shubman Gill gets into position quickly and hammers it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a maximum.

Lockie Ferguson to Hardik Pandya, 1 run, Short of a length and on middle, Hardik Pandya gets a bit hurried and mistimes his pull shot towards deep backward square leg for a run.

Lockie Ferguson to Shubman Gill, 1 run, This is on a good length and on off, Shubman Gill pushes it towards mid off for a quick single.

Blair Tickner to Shubman Gill, 1 run, Short again and on off, Shubman Gill pulls it this time towards deep mid-wicket for one.

Blair Tickner to Hardik Pandya, 1 run, Short and on middle, Hardik Pandya pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Blair Tickner to Hardik Pandya, FOUR, FOUR! Easy pickings! This is full and on the pads, Hardik Pandya tickles it towards the fine leg fence for a boundary to get off the mark.

Hardik Pandya is the new man in.

Blair Tickner to Suryakumar Yadav, out, OUT! TAKEN! New Zealand needed something special and Michael Bracewell has provided it to get rid of SKY. Blair Tickner serves this full and on middle, Suryakumar Yadav looks to slog it over mid on, but this time fails to get the timing right as his bat twists when he connects and hits it aerially wide of mid on. Michael Bracewell there moves to his right and puts in a full length dive to take a stunning catch. The umpires sends it upstairs to confirm the catch and the replays shows that it is clean. India three down now!

Is this a clean catch? The umpire takes it upstairs to confirm. The soft signal is OUT. The third umpire is satisfied with the catch and the big screen shows OUT.

Blair Tickner to Suryakumar Yadav, SIX, SIX! SKY at his best! Blair Tickner bowls this on a good length and on off, angling in, Suryakumar Yadav stays there and laps it over the fine leg fence for a biggie.

Blair Tickner to Shubman Gill, 1 run, Full and on middle, Shubman Gill clips it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Mitchell Santner to Shubman Gill, 1 run, A single to end the over as this short delivery is punched towards sweeper cover by Gill.

Mitchell Santner to Suryakumar Yadav, 1 run, Another short delivery, on middle, turning away, Suryakumar Yadav cuts it towards cover-point where Daryl Mitchell dives but lets it through for one.

Mitchell Santner to Shubman Gill, 1 run, FIFTY FOR GILL! This is his maiden half-century in T20Is and he has looked in good touch. Now, he will look to make this big. Coming to the delivery, Santner bowls this quicker, on leg, Shubman Gill works it off the inner half towards short fine leg for a single.

Mitchell Santner to Shubman Gill, 2 runs, Short again and outside off, Shubman Gill slaps it towards sweeper cover where a fumble allows the second run.

Mitchell Santner to Shubman Gill, no run, Shortish and on middle, Shubman Gill knocks it towards the bowler.

Mitchell Santner to Suryakumar Yadav, 1 run, Angles this one into the batter, on middle, Suryakumar Yadav pushes it wide of covers where the fielder dives bit fails to stop it. They cross.

Ish Sodhi to Suryakumar Yadav, 1 run, Darts this one full and on the pads, Suryakumar Yadav tucks it towards deep mid-wicket for one.

Ish Sodhi to Suryakumar Yadav, 2 runs, Shorter in length and on leg, Suryakumar Yadav heaves it towards deep mid-wicket and comes back for the second.

Ish Sodhi to Suryakumar Yadav, SIX, SIX! BANG! SKY connects this time alright! This is tossed up, full and on middle, Suryakumar Yadav goes down and slog-sweeps it well over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Ish Sodhi to Suryakumar Yadav, no run, Floated, full and around off, Suryakumar Yadav goes for the sweep, but misses as the ball goes off his gloves to the off side. There is a stiffled appeal for LBW, but turned down.

Ish Sodhi to Shubman Gill, 1 run, A bit short and on the leg stump line, Shubman Gill moves back and pulls it towards deep square leg for single. He moves to 47 and this is now his highest score in T20Is.

Ish Sodhi to Shubman Gill, no run, Flighted, full and on leg, Shubman Gill misses his flick and gets hit on the pads as the bal goes nowhere.

Drinks break! India are scoring runs freely here even though they have lost two wickets. Rahul Tripathi set the tone with a quick-fire knock, while Shubman Gill is timing the ball nicely. This is nicely poised for SKY and other big hitters to come in and go hard to post a huge total. The Kiwis need a couple of wickets to break the momentum and get back in this game. An exciting second part of the innings awaits us.

Mitchell Santner to Shubman Gill, 1 run, This is an arm ball, drifting into the pads.Gill flicks it to mid-wicket and takes a single.

Mitchell Santner to Shubman Gill, no run, Loopy ball, on off, defended out solidly.

Mitchell Santner to Shubman Gill, FOUR, FOUR! Up and over! It is tossed up, full and on middle. Gill dances down the track and lofts it to long on for four runs.

Mitchell Santner to Suryakumar Yadav, byes, 1 run, BYE! Floated and full, outside off, turning away. Suryakumar Yadav tries to go for the sweep but misses. They cross for a bye.

Mitchell Santner to Shubman Gill, 1 run, Another single now! This fired into the pads. Gill nudges it to the leg side for one run.

Mitchell Santner to Suryakumar Yadav, 1 run, Fuller, on middle and leg. Yadav flicks it past mid on for a single. 

Ish Sodhi to Suryakumar Yadav, 1 run, This is flicked to the leg side for a single. 

Ish Sodhi to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR, FOUR! Suryakumar Yadav gets his first boundary. Back of a length, outside off. Yadav goes back and slaps it towards deep point and gets a boundary.

Ish Sodhi to Shubman Gill, 1 run, A bit short, wide of off. Gill cuts it through point for a single.

Ish Sodhi to Suryakumar Yadav, 1 run, On off, defended out to covers.

The number one ranked batter in T20Is, Suryakumar Yadav comes out to the middle now.

Ish Sodhi to Rahul Tripathi, out, OUT! CAUGHT! An entertaining knock by Rahul Tripathi comes to an end. He is absolutely gutted here. He has to depart just six runs short of his half-ton. It is flatter and on middle. Rahul Tripathi pulls it behind square on the leg side. Lockie Ferguson sprints to his right and takes a solid catch.

Ish Sodhi to Rahul Tripathi, SIX, SIX! BOOM! It is floated and full, outside off. Rahul Tripathi prods and smokes it over the wide long off fence.

Mitchell Santner to Shubman Gill, no run, Shubman Gill knocks this full ball to covers. A dot to end the over but the damage has already been done.

Mitchell Santner to Rahul Tripathi, 1 run, Full and on off. Rahul Tripathi knocks it down to mid on for a single.

Mitchell Santner to Rahul Tripathi, no run, On off, defended out.

Mitchell Santner to Rahul Tripathi, SIX, SIX! Down the ground this time. Rahul Tripathi reaches his highest score here with 37 runs in ODIs. It is fuller, on middle. Rahul Tripathi charges down the wicket and dispatches it over the bowler's head for a biggie.

Mitchell Santner to Rahul Tripathi, FOUR, FOUR! Rahul Tripathi is scoring for fun here. It is a length ball, on leg. Rahul Tripathi shuffles and scoops it over short fine for a cracking boundary. 

Mitchell Santner to Shubman Gill, 1 run, This is on leg, coming in with the arm. Gill flicks it past mid on and crosses.

Mitchell Santner brings himself into the attack now.

Ish Sodhi to Rahul Tripathi, 2 runs, Quite short, on off. Rahul Tripathi waits for it and steers it down to third man. Two taken before the fielder cuts it out.

Ish Sodhi to Shubman Gill, 1 run, Drifting down leg. Gill nudges it to mid-wicket for a single.

Ish Sodhi to Shubman Gill, 2 runs, Darted on the pads, Gill flicks it to wide of long on and collects a brace this time. These two are picking up the gaps well and running hard between the wickets.

Ish Sodhi to Rahul Tripathi, 1 run, Short, on leg. Rahul Tripathi swivels and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one.

Ish Sodhi to Rahul Tripathi, FOUR, FOUR! Up and over! Very positive shot. It is tossed up, full and outside off. Rahul Tripathi leans in and lofts it over mid off. It races away. 

Ish Sodhi to Shubman Gill, 1 run, Short ball, on off. Shubman Gill pulls it past mid on along the ground. One taken.

Ish Sodhi to bowl his leggies now.

Lockie Ferguson to Shubman Gill, 1 run, DROPPED! How costly would this prove to be? Blair Tickner is the culprit here. It is a short ball, on off. Gill only manages to get a thick outside edge. The ball lobs behind short third. Blair Tickner gives it a chase but is unable to pouch it safely. One taken.

Lockie Ferguson to Shubman Gill, no run, Length ball, tailing back in from outside off. Gill slashes at it but misses.

Lockie Ferguson to Rahul Tripathi, 1 run, Lockie Ferguson goes very full attacking the stumps. Rahul Tripathi strokes it through cover-point for a single. With that, the 50-run partnership comes up between these two batters.

Lockie Ferguson to Rahul Tripathi, wide, 1 run, WIDE! A slower bumper, down leg. Rahul Tripathi leaves it alone for the keeper.

Lockie Ferguson to Rahul Tripathi, SIX, SIX! This is much better. Rahul Tripathi walks across and gets a maximum. It is very full, on middle. Rahul Tripathi shuffles outside off and paddles it over the fine leg fence. 

Lockie Ferguson to Rahul Tripathi, FOUR, FOUR! Short and punished. Ferguson pulls his length back, wide of off. Rahul Tripathi backs away and slaps it hard past point for a cracking boundary.

Lockie Ferguson to Shubman Gill, 1 run, An inswinger, full and on off. Gill dabs it to the off side and races to the other end.

Blair Tickner to Shubman Gill, 1 run, A slower one now, full and on off, Shubman Gill drives it towards extra covers for a single. 14 runs off the over!

Blair Tickner to Shubman Gill, FOUR, FOUR! Third boundary of the over! Blair Tickner lands this short and on off, Shubman Gill picks up the length early and hammers it over mid on for four more runs.

Blair Tickner to Shubman Gill, no run, Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Shubman Gill blocks it back towards the left of the bowler.

Blair Tickner to Shubman Gill, FOUR, FOUR! Glorious from Gill! This is full again and on off, Shubman Gill this time goes the other side and drills it past mid off for another boundary.

Blair Tickner to Shubman Gill, FOUR, FOUR! Brilliant shot! You cannot bowl there to Gill, he will put it away everytime. Blair Tickner serves this full and on leg, Shubman Gill whips it towards the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

Blair Tickner to Rahul Tripathi, 1 run, Blair Tickner begins with a yorker-length delivery, on off, Rahul Tripathi squeezes it towards third man for a single.

Change. Blair Tickner comes into the attack now.

Benjamin Lister to Shubman Gill, 2 runs, Full again and on middle, Shubman Gill wrists it with great timing towards deep mid-wicket. Two runs taken!

Benjamin Lister to Shubman Gill, no run, Goes a touch fuller and on off, Shubman Gill knocks it towards mid off.

Benjamin Lister to Shubman Gill, 2 runs, Short of a length and on middle, Shubman Gill clips it wide of deep mid-wicket for a brace.

Benjamin Lister to Rahul Tripathi, 1 run, Just over! Benjamin Lister bangs this short and on middle, Rahul Tripathi gets hurried and miscues his pull shot in the air. However, the ball falls just out of reach of the diving Finn Allen at square leg. They cross.

Benjamin Lister to Rahul Tripathi, no run, This is on a good length and on off, Rahul Tripathi steers it towards point.

Benjamin Lister to Rahul Tripathi, no run, Back of a length and on off, Rahul Tripathi initially thinks about working it away, but taps it towards backward point in the end. He wants the run, but is sent back and rightly so.

Change of ends for Benjamin Lister.

Lockie Ferguson to Rahul Tripathi, 1 run, Length again and on off, Rahul Tripathi guides it towards third man for a run.

Lockie Ferguson to Shubman Gill, leg byes, 1 run, On a length and on leg, Shubman Gill misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads to the leg side. A leg bye is taken.

Lockie Ferguson to Shubman Gill, FOUR, FOUR! Fine shot! This is short of a length and on off, Shubman Gill stays there and gently dabs it wide of covers for a boundary.

Lockie Ferguson to Rahul Tripathi, byes, 1 run, Lockie Ferguson bowls this on a hard length, on middle, shaping in sharply, Rahul Tripathi skips down the track to cut it away, but gets squared and misses. Devon Conway behind the stumps does well to dive to his left and gets a hand to it. A bye is taken.

Lockie Ferguson to Rahul Tripathi, FOUR, FOUR! Innovative and effective! This is full and outside off, Rahul Tripathi shuffles across and scoops it towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Lockie Ferguson to Rahul Tripathi, no run, Lockie Ferguson starts with a back-of-a-length delivery, on off, angling in, Rahul Tripathi gets hurried and the ball hits him high on his body and rolls to the off side.

Michael Bracewell to Shubman Gill, FOUR, FOUR! Great shot! Michael Bracewell bowls another short delivery, outside off, Shubman Gill makes room and punches it through covers for a boundary.

Michael Bracewell to Rahul Tripathi, 1 run, Short again and outside off, Rahul Tripathi moves back and pulls it past the diving mid-wicket fielder for a run.

Michael Bracewell to Shubman Gill, 1 run, A bit short and on middle, Shubman Gill flicks it towards mid-wicket for one.

Michael Bracewell to Rahul Tripathi, 1 run, Tossed up, full and on middle, Rahul Tripathi goes for the sweep, but gets a top edge wide of backward square leg. They cross.

Rahul Tripathi walks in at number 3.

Michael Bracewell to Ishan Kishan, out, OUT! LBW! Michael Bracewell draws first blood! Ishan Kishan once again falls to spin. Bracwell floats this one up, on middle, Ishan Kishan prods forward to defend, but plays down the wrong line as he expects turn and gets hit on the pads. There is a huge appeal for LBW, and up goes the finger. Ishan Kishan takes the review after discussing with Gill. UltraEdge shows pad first and Ball Tracking indicates wicket's is umpire's call. The onfield call stays and Ishan Kishan has to make that long walk back.

Michael Bracewell to Shubman Gill, 1 run, Michael Bracewell begis with a flatter delivery, full and on off, Shubman Gill tucks it towards mid on for a single.

Michael Bracewell to bowl from the other end.

Benjamin Lister to Shubman Gill, 1 run, On a length and on middle, Shubman Gill nudges it towards mid-wicket and scampers across for a run.

Benjamin Lister to Shubman Gill, FOUR, FOUR! Shubman Gill gets off the mark in style! Benjamin Lister serves this fulland outsude off, Shubman Gill takes a stride forward and drives it well past mid off for a boundary.

Benjamin Lister to Shubman Gill, no run, Back of a length and on off, shaping away, Shubman Gill blocks it towards mid off.

Benjamin Lister to Shubman Gill, no run, BEAUTY! Benjamin Lister bowls this on a good length and in the channel outside off, angling away, Shubman Gill looks to play at it, but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Benjamin Lister to Ishan Kishan, 1 run, Ishan Kishan and India are underway! This is a touch fuller and outside off, Ishan Kishan steers it towards third man for a single.

Benjamin Lister to Ishan Kishan, no run, A good start from Benjamin Lister! He begins with a hard-length delivery around off, shaping in, Ishan Kishan keeps it out to the off side.

The match is set to begin. The New Zealand players take the field. Followed by Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan who will open for India. Benjamin Lister to start with the new ball. Will he have an instant impace into the side?

We are moments away from the game, but before that there will be a felicitaion ceremony for the India U-19 Women's Team for winning the T20 World Cup. This is a special moment for each and every member as Sachin Tendulkar is giving a speech to congratulate them.

Mitchell Santner, the captain of New Zealand says they would have bowled first. Adds that the wicket looks nice and they will need to take some wickets upfront to restrict India. Tells that the last game was tricky and 120 would have been enough. Mentions that playing in this stadium is exciting for the boys and this is his first time. Informs they have made one change as Benjamin Lister makes his debut in place of Jacob Duffy.

Hardik Pandya, the skipper of India informs that they will bat first. Mentions that the wicket looks fantastic and would like to get some runs on the board here. Adds that as a unit they have spoken about such situation, says winning and losing is a part of the sport and such knockout matches will surely help them a lot. Before heading back he says that Umran Malik comes in place of Chahal.

New Zealand (Playing XI) - Finn Allen, Devon Conway (WK), Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Blair Tickner, Benjamin Lister (On Debut & In for Jacob Duffy).

India (Playing XI) - Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan (WK), Rahul Tripathi, Suryakumar Yadav, Washington Sundar, Hardik Pandya (C), Deepak Hooda, Shivam Mavi, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik (In for Yuzvendra Chahal). 

TOSS - The coin goes up in the air and lands in favour of Hardik Pandya. India have elected to BAT first.

Right then, that is is from this exciting series. The trophy is handed over to Hardik Pandya and the Indian team are posing for some pictures now. However, the cricket action continues for these two teams as we will see India next in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The first Test will start on 9th February at 9.30 am IST (4 pm GMT). For New Zealand, their next commitment will be a two-match Test series against England. The first Test will be played on 16th February from 6.30 am IST (1 pm GMT). Well, just so you don't forget you can join us early for the build-up of both these matches. See you then, take care and goodbye!

Hardik Pandya, the victorious skipper is also named the Player of the Series for his all-round show throughout. He starts by saying that he doesn't mind winning the Man of the Series. Adds that the real winners are the backroom staff and says that he has won it for them. Informs he always try to read the stuations and react accordingly. States that they have spoken about taking the challenges. Mentions they try to treat these decider games just like a normal match which might help them to perform under pressure in the coming future. 

Without a doubt, it is Shubman Gill who wins the Man of the Match award. He says that it feels good when you practice and it pays off. Adds that he was backing himself to score big, but it did not happen in the Sri Lankan series and first two games in this series, but he is happy with his innings here. Mentions that before the match Hardik Pandya told him to play his game and different players have different techniques in hitting sixes. Ends by saying there is no fatigue and he is happy to play in all three formats.

Mitchell Santner, the skipper of New Zealand is in for a chat. He says that yes it was kind of disappointed but credit to India they played exceptionally well so far. Also says that Gill is in good nick and it is incredible to watch. Mentions they lost a lot of wickets in three or four overs which took the game away from them. Adds that they saw some pretty good wickets during the ODI series so if the wicket remains similar for the World Cup then it will surely be a tasty contest. 

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Rahul Tripathi is in for a quick chat. He says that he was just looking to keep it simple and did not try to change his style. Adds that he would have liked to get some more runs, but says that at that moment they needed to use the Powerplay. Mentions that is a responsibility playing for India, but he has that freedom of playing his game and adapt according to the situation. Ends by saying that it was amazing to play in front of so many fans and is happy that they won the series

Earlier in the innings, Hardik Pandya opted to bat first after winning the toss and informed that they would like to put a huge total on the board. Well, they did just that thanks to the scintillating knock of Shubman Gill, who score his maiden ton in T20Is. Rahul Tripathi got the innings back on track after the loss of Kishan early on, which really allowed Gill to shift gear in the latter part of the innings. Eventually, it proved out to be way to much for the Kiwis, as India won the game by 168r uns.

India might've thought that they already have one hand on the trophy as they set-up a humongous target. Their bowlers though did not take a seat back but rather bowled with fire. It was the skipper, Hardik Pandya who lead the side from the front, as he drew first blood in the very first over. Arshdeep Singh shared the new ball with the skipper and struck twice. The Indian bowlers then kept of taking wickets for fun and took advantage of the scoreboard pressure on the Kiwis. Hardik Pandya was the star with his four-fer. Shivam Mavi also impressed in his short spell. He and Umran Malik returned with a brace as well. 

Chasing 235 runs was never going to be easy but India made it even worse for the visitors. The Kiwis were under the pump right from the get go. Only Daryl Mitchell stood out in this dismal innings of his side. No other batter was even able to find their groove here and they ended up recording their third ever lowest total in T20Is. This young Kiwis side has a lot to work on and they will surely take the learning back from this enthralling series.

What a thrilling match! The Indian fans were made to celebrate in almost every over here as they kept on taking wickets. In the end, India dominate a series-decider at home and will keep their hands on the trophy here. The Kiwis could not put their game face on and got bundled out for just 66 runs.

Umran Malik to Daryl Mitchell, out, OUT! TAKEN! It is all over for New Zealand! They have been bowled out for just 66 runs! Umran Malik bangs this short and on middle, Daryl Mitchell stays there and goes for the pull shot, but gets hurried and mistimes it in the air towards deep mid-wicket where Shivam Mavi runs forward, loses the sight of the ball, but in the end takes a brilliant diving catch. INDIA WIN BY 168 RUNS & TAKE THE SERIES 2-1!

Hardik Pandya to Benjamin Lister, no run, Short of a length and on middle, Benjamin Lister defends it down the pitch.

Benjamin Lister is the last man in for New Zealand.

Hardik Pandya to Blair Tickner, out, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Hardik Pandya gets another wicket in his kitty. This time a pace-up delivery, short one, into the body. Blair Tickner lifts his front leg and tries to flick it away but only gets a top-edge on it. The ball lobs in front of the keeper. Ishan Kishan runs in and takes an easy catch.

Hardik Pandya to Blair Tickner, no run, Hardik Pandya now pulls his pace back and serves a bouncer, outside off. Blair Tickner tries to go after it but misses.

Hardik Pandya to Blair Tickner, no run, A full toss, on the body, Blair Tickner nudges it to short mid-wicket.

Hardik Pandya to Blair Tickner, no run, Blair Tickner stays back and blocks this length ball.

Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, Length and on leg. Daryl Mitchell tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, A low full toss, outside off. Daryl Mitchell slices it to sweeper cover. They take a single.

Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Fraction short, outside off. Daryl Mitchell tries to slap it away but gets it back to the bowler off the inner half.

Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Shivam Mavi fires in a yorker, on off. Daryl Mitchell drives it to the left of the bowler. Shivam Mavi stops it with his left foot.

Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, 2 runs, On a length, around off. Daryl Mitchell tries to go downtown once again, but does not time it well this time. Fortunately it falls in no man's land. Two taken.

Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, SIX, SIX! All the way! It is a good-length ball, on off. Daryl Mitchell stands tall and smokes it over the bowler's head for a biggie.

Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, no run, A bit fuller, outside off, moving away a touch. Daryl Mitchell tries to chase it but misses.

Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, Short and on off, Daryl Mitchell pulls it towards deep square leg for one more.

Hardik Pandya to Blair Tickner, 1 run, Full and on off, Blair Tickner drives it through cover-point for one.

Drinks break! Well, there is not much to say here. India are on the cusp of a series win here. They have been lethal with the ball so far and haven't let the Kiwis off the hook. So, it is Blair Tickner who joins Daryl Mitchell at the crease. The Kiwis would like to eat up as many balls as possible to delay the victory for India.

Hardik Pandya to Lockie Ferguson, out, OUT! TAKEN! Another one bites the dust! Hardik Pandya gets his thrid wicket! He serves this full and on off, Lockie Ferguson clears his front leg and goes for the slog, but he loses his grip as he connects with the ball and hits it with the bottom half uppishly towards mid on. Umran Malik there take a good catch. This is turning out to be embarassing for the Kiwis.

Hardik Pandya to Lockie Ferguson, no run, Full and on off, Lockie Ferguson drives it straight to covers.

Hardik Pandya to Lockie Ferguson, no run, Back of a length and outside off, Lockie Ferguson looks to cut it away, but fails to connect.

Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, Short and on middle, Daryl Mitchell pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.

Shivam Mavi to Lockie Ferguson, no run, A dot to end the over! Shivam Mavi bangs in a bouncer, on off, Lockie Ferguson looks to pull it away, but misses.

Lockie Ferguson comes in at number 9. 

Shivam Mavi to Ish Sodhi, out, OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Two wickets in the over for Shivam Mavi! He bowls this back of a length and around off, Ish Sodhi makes room to push it away, but does so uppishly towards point. Rahul Tripathi here moves to his right and pouches it safely before rolling over on the ground. New Zealand lose their seventh wicket.

Shivam Mavi to Ish Sodhi, no run, Shivam Mavi greets Sodhi with a short delivery around off, Ish Sodhi leaves it alone.

Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, out, OUT! TAKEN! SKY is everywhere in the field! He takes a brilliant third catch to dismiss Santner here. Shivam Mavi lands this short and on off, Mitchell Santner stays there and connects with his pull shot well towards the deep mid-wicket region. However, Suryakumar Yadav is there and he takes another great catch and does well to keep his balance to no go over the ropes. Santner cannot believe that he has found a fielder here, but he has to go back to the hut. New Zealand six down now!

Ish Sodhi is the new man in.

Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, wide, 1 run, Short and down the leg side, Mitchell Santner misses his flick. Wided.

Shivam Mavi to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, On a length and on off, Daryl Mitchell guides it towards point where a slight misfield from Rahul Tripathi allows a run.

Shivam Mavi to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, Shivam Mavi starts with a back-of-a-length delivery, on middle, Mitchell Santner nudges it towards mid-wicket for a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Mitchell Santner, 3 runs, Floated, full and on off, Mitchell Santner drills it wide of deep point where Shivam Mavi covers his ground well to the right and puts in a dive to keep it inside. Three runs taken!

Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, Kuldeep Yadav decides to bowl a on-pace delivery, on a length and on middle, Daryl Mitchell flicks it through square leg for one.

Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, SIX, SIX! BANG! This is flighted, full and on off, Daryl Mitchell skips down the track and smokes it over the long off fence for a biggie.

Kuldeep Yadav to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, A bit short and on off, Mitchell Santner eases it towards mid off for a run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Mitchell Santner, no run, Tossed up, full and off, Mitchell Santner dabs it towards short covers.

Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, Kuldeep Yadav begins with a floated delivery, on off, Daryl Mitchell uses his feet and tucks it to the right of the bowler. There is a bit of hesitation between the batters, but in the end the run is completed.

Umran Malik to Mitchell Santner, 2 runs, Umran Malik lands this short and on middle, Mitchell Santner pulls it towards deep mid-wicket and comes back for the second.

Umran Malik to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, Back of a length and on off, Daryl Mitchell knocks it towards extra covers for one more.

Umran Malik to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Short and on off, Daryl Mitchell mistimes his pull shot towards deep mid-wicket for a run.

Umran Malik to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, Back of a length and on off, Mitchell Santner forces it towards wide mid off for one.

Umran Malik to Mitchell Santner, no run, Full and on off, Mitchell Santner pushes it towards covers where the fielder dives to his right to stop it.

Umran Malik to Mitchell Santner, FOUR, FOUR! Nice shot! Umran Malik bowls this short of a length and on off, Mitchell Santner stays there and punches it through extra covers for a boundary.

Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Back of a length and outside off, angling away, Daryl Mitchell lets it go to the keeper.

Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, SIX, SIX! Daryl Mitchell goes big now! Arshdeep Singh serves this full and on off, Daryl Mitchell shows the full face of the bat and lofts it over the long off fence for a biggie.

Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, On a length and on middle, Mitchell Santner knocks it past the bowler towards mid on for a run.

Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, Short again and outside off, Daryl Mitchell pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.

Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Short of a length and on leg, Daryl Mitchell taps it down to the leg side.

Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Arshdeep Singh bowls this on a good length and on off, angling away, Daryl Mitchell looks to play at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Umran Malik to Mitchell Santner, no run, This is on a good length and on off, Mitchell Santner pushes it towards mid off.

Umran Malik to Mitchell Santner, no run, Short of a length and on off, Mitchell Santner blocks it to the off side.

Umran Malik to Mitchell Santner, wide, 1 run, WIDE! The review goes in favour of New Zealand. 

Umran Malik to Mitchell Santner, no run, On a length and outside off, Mitchell Santner leaves it alone and they even get an extra run off it. It is a short ball, drifting down leg. Mitchell Santner gets on his toes to tuck it away but it looks like it brushes his gloves on its way to the keeper. India appeal and the finger goes up. Mitchell Santner thinks about it for a while and takes the review. The replays show no bat/glove involved. The on-field decision is overturned.

Mitchell Santner, the skipper of New Zealand is the next man in with his side in huge trouble.

Umran Malik to Michael Bracewell, out, OUT! TIMBER! Umran Malik strikes in his very first over. The Indian seamers are tearing apart the Kiwis here. New Zealand lose their fifth wicket inside five overs. It is a good-length ball, on off, it holds its line. Michael Bracewell tries to whip it across the line but is nowhere near the ball. Umran Malik hits the top of off and is elated with one.

Umran Malik to Michael Bracewell, no run, On off, blocked out.

Umran Malik to Michael Bracewell, no run, Umran Malik fires in a yorker, just outside off. Michael Bracewell tries to jam it out but misses.

Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, FOUR, FOUR! Arshdeep Singh goes short this time and pays the price. Daryl Mitchell pulls it through mid on for a boundary. 

Arshdeep Singh to Michael Bracewell, 1 run, LEG BYE! Very full, sliding down leg. Michael Bracewell tries to flick it away but misses. The ball rolls out to the leg side off his pads. 

Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, Daryl Mitchell now pulls this short ball to square leg for a single.

Arshdeep Singh to Michael Bracewell, 1 run, Length ball, on leg. Michael Bracewell charges down the wicket and pulls it to deep square leg for one.

Arshdeep Singh to Michael Bracewell, no run, Length ball, outside off. Michael Bracewell dabs it out to point.

Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, leg byes, 1 run, Arshdeep Singh bowls this a touch fuller and around the leg, Daryl Mitchell misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads towards square leg. A leg bye is taken. There is also a stiffled appeal for LBW, but turned down. However, Hardik Pandya takes the review after some discussions. UltraEdge shows no bat involved and Ball Tracking indicates that it is pitching outside leg. India lose their review.

Hardik Pandya to Michael Bracewell, SIX, SIX! BANG! Michael Bracewell gets off the mark in some style! Hardik Pandya lands this short and on middle, sits up nicely for the batter, Michael Bracewell swivels and pulls it over the deep square fence for a biggie.

Hardik Pandya to Michael Bracewell, no run, Short of a length and on middle, Michael Bracewell blocks it onto his toe as the ball rolls to the off side.

Michael Bracewell comes out to the middle now.

Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, out, OUT! CAUGHT! Suryakumar Yadav once again takes a stunner at first slip. Hardik Pandya gets his second wicket now. He bends his back hard and dishes a hard length ball, outside off. The ball spits off the deck. Glenn Phillips rocks back and thinks about riding the bounce here as he goes for a solid cut shot. Although, he only gets a thick outside edge and Suryakumar Yadav completes a flying catch to send him back. 

Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, no run, Glenn Phillips defends this full ball to covers.

Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, On a length, on off, Daryl Mitchell shuffles and eases it to mid on for one more.

Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, 1 run, Length and on the pads. Glenn Phillips nudges it in front of mid on and scampers across for a quick single. 

Who will walk out now?

Arshdeep Singh to Mark Chapman, out, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! What a peach of a delivery. Arshdeep Singh ends his first over just the way he started it - with a wicket. It is a good-length ball, thats angles in on off, but nips away sharply off the deck. Mark Chapman tries to poke it out but only manages to get a thick outside edge. Ishan Kishan takes a dolly behind the sticks. New Zealand are in a spot of bother here.

Arshdeep Singh to Glenn Phillips, 1 run, A length ball, outside off. Glenn Phillips punches it to deep point for one.

Arshdeep Singh to Glenn Phillips, no run, Back of a length, on off. Glenn Phillips tries to go after it but gets beaten by the bounce.

Arshdeep Singh to Glenn Phillips, no run, Good length, wide of off. angling across. Glenn Phillips makes the leave.

Arshdeep Singh to Glenn Phillips, no run, Singh dishes it full and on middle. Glenn Phillips defends it gently back towards the bowler.

Glenn Phillips comes out to the middle now.

Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, out, OUT! CAUGHT! Arshdeep Singh strikes on his very first delivery. This is turning out to be a nightmare for the Kiwis. Devon Conway gives away his wicket here. It is a length ball, just outside off. Devon Conway though ends up chipping it straight to mid off where Hardik Pandya makes no mistake.

Arshdeep Singh to share the attack.

Hardik Pandya to Mark Chapman, no run, Hardik Pandya serves a length ball, in the channel. It climbs on the batter, Mark Chapman lets it be.

Mark Chapman walks out to bat at number 3.

Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, out, OUT! CAUGHT AT SLIPS! Finn Allen departs cheaply and India are off to a ideal start here. It is a back-of-a-length delivery, outside off. Finn Allen throws his bat at it but without moving his feet. All he manages to get is a thick outside edge. The ball is flying at a rapid pace and over first slip. SKY has to reach the skies here, as he times his jump to perfection and plucks this one out of thin air. 

Hardik Pandya to Devon Conway, 1 run, Devon Conway now gets off the mark instantly. It is a short ball, on off. Conway rides the bounce and pulls it square on the leg side. One taken.

Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, 1 run, This is darted on the pads. Allen flicks it down to fine leg and crosses.

Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, 2 runs, Finn Allen and New Zealand are off the mark here. It is full, on middle and leg. Finn Allen hangs back and flicks it through square leg for two runs.

Hardik Pandya to Finn Allen, no run, Pandya starts with an outswinger, full and on leg. Allen gets it to the off side off the outer half.