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India vs New Zealand Highlights 3rd T20: Match tied in Napier, IND win series 1-0
India vs New Zealand 3rd T20 Highlights: The 3rd T20I in Napier ended in a tie as rain interrupted the proceedings. With this, India win the series 1-0. Catch the highlights of the 3rd T20I match between India and New Zealand (IND vs NZ) in Napier.
India vs New Zealand T20 Highlights: The third T20I between India and New Zealand end in a tie as rain interrupts proceedings in Napier. Chasing 161, India were in a tricky situation at 75/4 after 9 overs before rain stopped play. As per DLS, both the teams were at par score. Mohammed Siraj was named Player of the Match for his exceptional bowling display. He scalped four wickets in his quota, while giving away just 17 runs. After bundling out the Kiwis, the Men In Blue lost three early wickets inside the powerplay overs. Ishan Kishan fell for 10, while Tim Southee scalped two wickets in one over. He packed Rishabh Pant for 11, and then dismissed Shreyas Iyer for a first-ball duck. Suryakumar Yadav then fell for 13 against Ish Sodhi, as Hardik Pandya and Deepak Hooda kept the scoreboard ticking. Earlier Arshdeep Singh and Siraj scalped four wickets each as New Zealand were bundled out for 160 in 19.4 overs after opting to bat first. Devon Conway and Glenn Phillips stitched 86 runs for the third wicket. Phillips was dismissed by Siraj for 54(33), while Arshdeep claimed the wicket of Conway for 59(49). The proceedings also started after a bit of rain delay. The series opener was washed out due to rain, but India won the second match, by an emphatic margin to take unassailable lead in the three-match series. Catch the highlights of the 3rd T20I match between India and New Zealand (IND vs NZ) in Napier.
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"The toss may have been delayed but there’s nothing to worry. The pitch is covered but thankfully, the outfield isn’t that bad. Moreover, the weather is getting better by the minute. We should have a full game. The players are playing foot-volley and the outfield seems to be holding up just fine" - reports Aditya.
India vs New Zealand Live Score: TOSS DELAYED
Toss has been delayed due to wet outfield in Napier.
India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I Live Score: GREAT NEWS!
“The drizzle has stopped and the sky is clearing too. Good signs just ahead of the match. The toss timing shouldn’t be impacted,” says HT's Aditya Bhattacharya, who is in Napier.
India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I Live: Expecting any changes?
It is unlikely Hardik Pandya would make any changes for the third match. But may be India could rest both Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Suryakumar Yadav, who were both in the T20 World Cup team, and bring in Umran Malik and Sanju Samson.
What do you reckon?
India vs New Zealand Live Score: Who replaces Kane Williamson?
Tim Southee will lead New Zealand in Williamson's absence. Meanwhile, the team has called in Mark Chapman for the final tie. “He’s a quality player who offers good versatility in the order," Stead said of Chapman.
India vs New Zealand Live: Big blow for New Zealand ahead of the 3rd T20I
Captain Kane Williamson will not be part of the match to attend a pre-arranged medical appointment.
“Kane’s been trying to get this booked in for a while now, but unfortunately it hasn’t been able to fit into our schedule. The health and well-being of our players and staff is paramount, and we look forward to seeing him in Auckland,” Coach Gary Stead said.
India vs New Zealand Live Updates: How has the series been so far?
1st T20I: Washed out due to rain in Wellington.
2nd T20I: India won by 65 runs at the Bay Oval after Suryakumar Yadav's breathtaking 51-ball 111*.
India vs New Zealand Live Score: What's the weather scene presently in Napier?
It was a rather decent morning in Napier before it started raining heavily. But as reported by Hindustan Times' Aditya Bhattacharya, who is at the stadium now, it's still drizzling. Although, weather report shows no rain during match hours.
Hello and welcome!
Hello and welcome to the Live coverage of the third and final match of the three-match series between between India and New Zealand in Napier. Stay tuned for more updates!
