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India vs New Zealand Highlights, 3rd T20I: India lay the smackdown on New Zealand to win series

India Today Sports Desk
Guwahati,UPDATED: Jan 25, 2026 22:27 IST

IND vs NZ Highlights, 3rd T20I: Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav's fifties ensured that India completed the chase in just 10 overs to take an unassailable 3-0 series lead.

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IND vs NZ 3rd T20I live score and updates
IND vs NZ 3rd T20I live score and updates

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the third T20I between India and New Zealand from Guwahati.

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22:27 IST:
That’s all from Guwahati!  A lopsided affair, and with that, the fate of the series has been sealed. With the World Cup on the horizon, there is no such thing as a dead rubber, as every game presents an opportunity to learn, adapt, and fine-tune. The caravan now moves to Vizag for the fourth T20I of the series, to be played on Wednesday, 28th January, with the first ball scheduled for 7 pm IST (1.30 pm GMT). As always, you can join us early for all the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!
22:28 IST:
Player of the Match Jasprit Bumrah (3 for 17 from his 4 overs) says that he was keeping a close eye on how Hardik Pandya and Harshit Rana were bowling and what was working for them. Mentions that when he came on, the ball was scuffed, so he had to quickly assess what his best option was. He adds that he is happy as long as he is able to contribute to the team, whether that is with the new ball or the old ball. From a team perspective, he feels flexibility is crucial and adapting to situations is key. On a personal note, he reflects that as a child, he only dreamt of playing one game for his country, but to have played for 10 years as a fast bowler is a feather in the cap. Adds that he has had to fight through aches, assumptions, and opinions along the way. He hopes the journey continues and is grateful for how far it has come.
22:22 IST:
The captain of India Suryakumar Yadav recalls that the freedom he received during his school days played a big role in shaping his cricket. He recalls how principals and teachers allowed him plenty of time away from classes during tournaments and exams, which helped him spend long hours at the ground learning the game. He also says that this is the brand of cricket they want to play and move forward with. Details that even if they are 20/3 or 40/4, they know how to bat. Credits the top three batters for the way they batted, which made his job pretty easy. On Bishnoi, SKY says that Ravi's plans are very clear, and he knows his strong points. Also mentions that when the chips are down, Bishnoi has always produced a notable performance for the team. Adds that it is good to have him in the side.
22:21 IST:
The captain of New Zealand Mitchell Santner gives credit to India’s bowling, saying they made things tough throughout. He admits that even after scraping together 153, they knew it was always going to be a challenge to defend. He describes it as a good wicket with a fast outfield but notes that the cutters held in the surface during the first innings. Losing three wickets in the Powerplay, he says, only made the task harder. In his view, it was a 180-190 kind of pitch. Looking ahead, Santner feels this series serves as good preparation for the upcoming World Cup. He points out that their opening World Cup game in Chennai against Afghanistan could present very different conditions, but believes experiences like these help define roles and give the group confidence moving forward.
22:05 IST:
Time for the presentation ceremony...
22:03 IST:
Time for a quick word from Abhishek Sharma. On being asked about how he produces such quickfire knocks every now and then, he says that's exactly what his team wants from him. Admits that it is not easy to do it every time. When reminded that he was only a few balls away from breaking Yuvraj Singh’s record for the fastest fifty, Sharma says that record is simply impossible to beat. He adds that cricket can always surprise and all batters are in good form this series. Talking about his attacking approach, Sharma clarifies that he does not consciously look to go after the bowlers from the very first ball. Instead, he relies on his instincts, reads what the bowler might try to do to dismiss him, and plays accordingly. On stepping out and creating room, he explains that it is largely dictated by field placements. He says he only steps out when the leg-side field allows it, and if he gets that space, it opens up access to the entire off side.
22:02 IST:
An innings that never really took off! After being asked to bat first, New Zealand lost their top three inside the Powerplay, and that setback proved decisive. Glenn Phillips and Mark Chapman, after taking their time initially, tried to inject momentum but never quite found another gear against India's disciplined bowling through the middle phase. Mitchell Santner battled on, but the Kiwis were eventually folded for 153. Jasprit Bumrah and Ravi Bishnoi starred with the ball for India, sharing five wickets between them and conceding just 35 runs across their combined eight overs.
22:02 IST:
Early blow, then total domination! It was a golden duck for Sanju Samson before the onslaught from India's top order took the wind out of the Kiwis' sails. Ishan Kishan launched the counterpunch before Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav joined the party. The back of the chase was broken inside the Powerplay itself, with the hosts racing to 94 runs in the first six overs, as Abhishek completed the second-fastest fifty by an Indian in T20Is, off just 14 balls. From there, it was a case of when, not if, as Suryakumar and Abhishek put on an exhibition in a 40-ball 102-run stand.
22:02 IST:
Dominant India make it 3-0! A win set up by the bowlers and then made to look like a stroll in the park by the batters. The men in blue gain an unassailable lead in the series. For New Zealand, it feels deflating for the bowling attack with the World Cup looming. They have struggled to find answers so far in the series to India's power-packed batting unit.
Score 155/2
BatsmanSuryakumar Yadav 57(26b 6*4 3*6)
BowlerGlenn Phillips 1-0-16-0
21:38 IST:
9.6: Glenn Phillips to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! That will do it! A juicy full toss, on off, Suryakumar Yadav stands tall and pulls it across, finding the gap yet again between long on and deep mid-wicket for a boundary. India win by 8 wickets, with 60 balls to spare and also take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.
21:46 IST:
Amar Panicker says

Total Domination By India

At this point, it genuinely feels like the Indian team had somewhere else to be later in the evening. Maybe a quick dash to catch Manchester United vs Arsenal, who knows? Because finishing a chase in just 10 overs is not just rare — it’s borderline absurd. This isn’t a run chase, it’s a speed run. No drama, no suspense, just ruthless efficiency and a handshake before anyone had time to settle into their seats. When you wrap up a chase that fast, you’re not just winning a match… you’re sending a very loud message to the rest of the cricketing world.

21:37 IST:
9.5: Glenn Phillips to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! Goodness me, that's a seriously good shot. FIFTY FOR SURYAKUMAR YADAV! Off just 25 balls. Back-to-back half centuries for the Indian skipper. Full and wide outside off, Suryakumar collapses his back knee into the pitch and slogs it between the long on and deep mid-wicket gap for a boundary to get to his 23rd T20I half century. 
21:37 IST:
9.4: Glenn Phillips to Abhishek Sharma, Pitched on leg, full in length, Sharma clips it gently to deep mid-wicket and they stroll for a single. 
21:36 IST:
9.3: Glenn Phillips to Suryakumar Yadav, A touch full, outside off, dragged across to long on for a single. 
21:36 IST:
9.2: Glenn Phillips to Suryakumar Yadav, SIX! Into single digits now. Overpitched delivery from Phillips, on middle, Suyakumar Yadav clears the front leg, and tonks it powerfully over deep mid-wicket for a six. 
21:35 IST:
9.1: Glenn Phillips to Suryakumar Yadav, From around the stump, GP floats one across the right-hander, outside off. Yadav tries to sweep, but misses as the ball bounces a bit. 
Score 139/2
BatsmanSuryakumar Yadav 42(21b 4*4 2*6)
BowlerMitchell Santner 2-0-28-0
21:33 IST:
8.6: Mitchell Santner to Suryakumar Yadav, Quicker through the air, full and around off, SKY drives it to deep cover for an easy single. 
21:33 IST:
8.5: Mitchell Santner to Suryakumar Yadav, SIX! Dismissed out of the presence! Nicely flighted up on the leg stump line, full in length. Suryakumar Yadav dances down the track and smokes it downtown for another half a dozen runs. 
21:32 IST:
8.4: Mitchell Santner to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! Where do you even bowl as a bowler? Flatter full toss, outside off, Yadav gets down on a knee, fetches the ball from outside off, and sweeps it through short fine leg for a boundary. 
21:32 IST:
8.3: Mitchell Santner to Abhishek Sharma, Length ball, on leg, Sharma backs away and works it through covers for a single. 
21:31 IST:
8.2: Mitchell Santner to Abhishek Sharma, FOUR! PUNISHED! He is toying around with the field now. Santner drags it down, short and outside off. Sharma plays with a flat bat and lofts it over the non-striker for a boundary, beating long on to his right. 
21:31 IST:
8.1: Mitchell Santner to Suryakumar Yadav, Floats one on a fuller length, around middle. Suryakumar backs away, exposes the stumps and drives it through covers for a single. 
Score 122/2
BatsmanAbhishek Sharma 62(17b 6*4 5*6)
BowlerIsh Sodhi 2-0-28-1
21:30 IST:
7.6: Ish Sodhi to Abhishek Sharma, SIX! Bread and butter for Abhishek! Sodhi bowls it right into the slot, full and outside off. Abhishek Sharma clears the front leg, gets under it properly and lofts it over long off for a cracking six. India need 32 from 72 balls. 
21:29 IST:
7.5: Ish Sodhi to Suryakumar Yadav, Serves it full and on leg, Yadav walks a couple of steps forward, and whips off the pads to deep mid-wicket for a single. 
21:28 IST:
7.4: Ish Sodhi to Suryakumar Yadav, Fuller this time on the stumps, SKY whips it to the right of long on for a couple more. 
21:28 IST:
7.3: Ish Sodhi to Suryakumar Yadav, Shortish ball, on off, Suryakumar rocks back and punches it back to the bowler. 
21:27 IST:
7.2: Ish Sodhi to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! Top shot! Touch short, outside off, Suryakumar Yadav hangs back, waits on it and cuts it past backward point for another boundary! 
21:27 IST:
7.1: Ish Sodhi to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! Finds the gap! Sodhi goes full and outside off, SKY drags his hands in front, gets down on a knee and sweeps it between the deep mid-wicket and deep fine leg fielders for a boundary. 
Score 105/2
BatsmanAbhishek Sharma 56(16b 6*4 4*6)
BowlerMitchell Santner 1-0-11-0
21:26 IST:
6.6: Mitchell Santner to Abhishek Sharma, FOUR! Played with ease and at will. Santner drops it full and outside off, Abhishek Sharma accepts the width gleefully. Leans on the front foot, and lofts it over extra cover for a boundary. 
21:29 IST:
Amar Panicker says

IND vs NZ Live: India on a different league

Honestly, I’m running out of words at this point. India are making this New Zealand side look like an Associate team, and that’s saying something given the quality on show. Every over feels like a highlight reel, every partnership a statement. They’re not just winning — they’re dominating in a completely different league altogether. When a world-class side starts looking ordinary, you know you’re witnessing something special. This isn’t just form… this is supremacy.

21:25 IST:
6.5: Mitchell Santner to Suryakumar Yadav, Loopy ball, drifting in, on middle and leg. SKY knocks it to long off for a single.
21:25 IST:
6.4: Mitchell Santner to Suryakumar Yadav, A huge shout for LBW but that looked high! Speared in from around the wicket, on a nagging length, on off. SKY reaches out in front and gets low for the sweep. The ball bounces over the bat and hits the Indian skipper on the right shoulder. Santner has a word with the keeper. They don't look convinced but the Kiwi skipper makes a late decision to take the review. No bat or glove involved but the Ball Tracking has the ball going way over the stumps. New Zealand burn a review.
21:22 IST:
6.3: Mitchell Santner to Abhishek Sharma, Full and on the stumps, Sharma charges down the track and toe ends it to long off for a single. 100 UP FOR INDIA IN JUST 6.3 OVERS!
21:22 IST:
6.2: Mitchell Santner to Suryakumar Yadav, Tosses it up nicely, full and around off, SKY drives it to the left of cover for a single. 
21:21 IST:
6.1: Mitchell Santner to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! Uppish but through the gap! Short and it bounces up a bit, outside off, Suryakumar Yadav is taken aback by the lift, but he goes through the cut shot. Hits it a bit uppishly but it goes past the diving Jamieson at backward point for a boundary. Santner is livid as he expected a better effort from Jamieson. 
Score 94/2
BatsmanAbhishek Sharma 51(14b 5*4 4*6)
BowlerJacob Duffy 2-0-38-0
21:20 IST:
5.6: Jacob Duffy to Abhishek Sharma, SIX! Effortless! FIFTY FOR ABHISHEK SHARMA! Off just 14 balls. His 8th in T20Is and this is also the second-fastest half century for India, only behind Yuvraj Singh, who holds the record of the fastest one in just 12 balls. Short and outside leg, Abhishek picks the length in a trice and pulls it massively over deep fine leg for a huge six. He has peppered every part of the ground and has left New Zealand absolutely clueless. 
21:19 IST:
5.5: Jacob Duffy to Abhishek Sharma, FOUR! Poor delivery and rightfully punished. Low full again, on off, Sharma obliges and just lofts it over cover for a boundary. 
21:18 IST:
5.4: Jacob Duffy to Suryakumar Yadav, Full toss on leg, SKY flicks it to deep mid-wicket's right and they take a single. Abhishek is keen for the second run, but Suryakumar sends him back. Sharma is almost halfway down the pitch, but the throw arrives at the wrong end, to the bowler. This allows Abhishek to retreat safely.
21:18 IST:
5.3: Jacob Duffy to Suryakumar Yadav, SIX! There comes the trademark SKY shot! He has made it look so easy. Duffy bowls it way outside the off stump, on a fuller length. Suryakumar fetches it from outside off and effortlessly whips it over deep backward square leg for a huge six. 
21:17 IST:
5.2: Jacob Duffy to Abhishek Sharma, Slower bouncer, on leg, Abhishek backs away and taps the ball on its head and eases it wide of point for a quick run. 
21:16 IST:
5.1: Jacob Duffy to Abhishek Sharma, FOUR! Excellent shot! Pitched full and slow, outside leg, following Sharma who shuffles a long way across. Abhishek uses the bottom hand and chips it over extra cover for a boundary.
Score 72/2
BatsmanAbhishek Sharma 36(10b 3*4 3*6)
BowlerMatt Henry 2-0-28-1
21:15 IST:
4.6: Matt Henry to Abhishek Sharma, Abhishek was gone had the throw hit! Matt bowls it full, on middle, Abhishek uses his feet and firms the drive towards mid off. Santner swoops in, picks the ball up cleanly and fires in a throw at the bowling end but misses.
21:14 IST:
4.5: Matt Henry to Abhishek Sharma, SIX! Hit with real authority! Henry goes into the surface but fails to get the short ball high enough to trouble the batter. It comes at chest height and Abhishek stands tall to pull it over deep mid-wicket for a six.
21:13 IST:
4.4: Matt Henry to Abhishek Sharma, Just out of reach! Henry takes pace off and bowls it on a nagging length, on middle. Abhishek charges down the track and despite not being to the pitch of the ball, he swings through. Skies it over wide mid off, where Santner turns around and goes after it. He slides and stretches his hands out in front but the ball evades him. Two runs taken.
21:13 IST:
4.3: Matt Henry to Suryakumar Yadav, Off-cutter, on a short of a length, on middle, SKY taps it in front of mid on and gets to the other end. Another direct hit but SKY is safe.
21:12 IST:
4.2: Matt Henry to Suryakumar Yadav, On a good length, on off, driven on the up by SKY to mid off.
21:11 IST:
4.1: Matt Henry to Suryakumar Yadav, Buzzers! Angled in, on a back of a length, on middle, Suryakumar turns it wide of mid-wicket and takes a single. A needless throw at the bowling end by Mitchell. He hits and the ball deflects away towards cover, allowing the batters to run one more.
21:11 IST:
Matt Henry (1-0-16-1) returns into the attack. He replaces Kyle Jamieson. 
Score 60/2
BatsmanAbhishek Sharma 27(7b 3*4 2*6)
BowlerIsh Sodhi 1-0-11-1
21:11 IST:
3.6: Ish Sodhi to Abhishek Sharma, FOUR! A gift, and Abhishek Sharma does not miss out. Sodhi tries to push it through from the front of the hand. Ends up serving a juicy full toss, on middle. Sharma stays leg side and slams it back over the bowler's head for a four.
21:10 IST:
3.5: Ish Sodhi to Suryakumar Yadav, Shorter and on off, Yadav pats it wide of cover for a single.
21:09 IST:
3.4: Ish Sodhi to Suryakumar Yadav, Full and quick, on off, knocked to cover by the Indian skipper.
21:09 IST:
3.3: Ish Sodhi to Suryakumar Yadav, Flighted delivery, full and on middle and leg, SKY shimmies down the track to go over the top on the off side. Gets it off the inner half behind square on the leg side for a couple of runs.
21:08 IST:
Out goes Ishan, and in walks the Indian skipper. Suryakumar Yadav ​​​​​​comes in at number 4.
21:07 IST:
3.2: Ish Sodhi to Ishan Kishan, OUT! CAUGHT! Ishan Kishan could not have picked out the fielder any better. Pushed through from the front of the hand by Sodhi, flat and short, on middle. This skids through and Ishan crouches a bit to get it away. Fast hands from Kishan as he has a swipe across the line. Hits it flat and straight down the throat of deep mid-wicket. Chapman runs in off the ropes and gets low to take a fine catch. Ishan falls for a quickfire 28 (13). India are now 53/2.
21:06 IST:
3.1: Ish Sodhi to Ishan Kishan, FOUR! The 50 is up for India! A half-tracker from Sodhi first up, on middle. Ishan swings a bit too hard for the pull. The bat turns in his hand but he manages to get it away in front of square. Mark Chapman sprints and slides to his left in the deep but the ball bounces off his thigh into the fence.
21:06 IST:
16, 16, 17. The first three overs for India. This is effortless batting. And to slow things down a bit, Santner has tossed the ball to Ish Sodhi.
Score 49/1
BatsmanAbhishek Sharma 23(6b 2*4 2*6)
BowlerKyle Jamieson 1-0-17-0
21:05 IST:
2.6: Kyle Jamieson to Abhishek Sharma, SIX! Simply superb! Jamieson looks to go full, on middle and leg. Sharma gets down the pitch and takes it on the full. He opens the bat face and slices it over cover for a six.
21:04 IST:
2.6: Kyle Jamieson to Abhishek Sharma, Wide! Jamieson goes back to the slower, short ball, on off. Abhishek gets his hands high to ramp it over the keeper. Wide given as the ball sailed over the batter's head.
21:03 IST:
2.5: Kyle Jamieson to Abhishek Sharma, FOUR! Scythed away! Jamieson nearly nails the yorker at the base of the off stump. Abhishek skips down the track and gets low. Takes it on the full and carves it over cover for a four.
21:02 IST:
2.5: Kyle Jamieson to Abhishek Sharma, Wide! At 120.3 kph, pace taken off, this is on a back of a length, down leg. Abhishek swings at it but misses.
21:01 IST:
2.4: Kyle Jamieson to Abhishek Sharma, This is full, around leg, Abhishek charges down the track and stays leg side of the ball. He lofts it over wide mid off for a couple of runs. A check for short run at the bowling end but Sharma had plonked his bat in before returning for the second run.
21:00 IST:
2.3: Kyle Jamieson to Ishan Kishan, Good effort in the field! Kyle digs it in short, around the right shoulder. Ishan swings across for the pull but does not quite get hold of it. He gets it behind square. Devon Conway sprints and slides to his left to prevent the boundary. Just a single.
20:59 IST:
2.2: Kyle Jamieson to Ishan Kishan, Loopy slower ball, low full toss, on off, Ishan mistimes the drive to cover.
20:59 IST:
2.1: Kyle Jamieson to Ishan Kishan, Full and angling away, Ishan swings a bit too hard and loses his shape. Swipes it off the inner half to the left of mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
20:59 IST:
So just one over for Henry. Kyle Jamieson replaces him from this end. 
Score 32/1
BatsmanAbhishek Sharma 11(3b 1*4 1*6)
BowlerJacob Duffy 1-0-16-0
20:58 IST:
1.6: Jacob Duffy to Abhishek Sharma, FOUR! Nicely done! Banged in short, outside off. Abhishek knows that third man is inside the circle. He waits on it and glides it with an open bat face over short third. One bounce and over the ropes.
21:03 IST:
Amar Panicker says

Guwahati T20I Live: Slog-off between Abhishek-Ishan

At this point, it feels less like a partnership and more like a friendly race to see who can squeeze out more runs in the powerplay. These two are going full throttle, milking every gap and turning good balls into scoring opportunities. Abhishek Sharma might be a step behind on the scoreboard for now, but don’t be fooled — he hasn’t hit the brakes even for a second. The intent is still loud and clear, the foot firmly on the accelerator, and the bowlers are the ones desperately searching for a speed limit that just doesn’t seem to exist.

20:57 IST:
1.5: Jacob Duffy to Ishan Kishan, Full and outside off, smacked down to long on for one.
20:56 IST:
1.4: Jacob Duffy to Ishan Kishan, Skidding through, on a short of a length, Ishan hits it with a flat bat to mid off.
20:56 IST:
1.3: Jacob Duffy to Ishan Kishan, FOUR! Up and over! Full and pushed across the left-hander, Ishan reaches out and gets low. Ends up dragging it over mid on. One hand comes off the bat handle but he manages to clear mid on for a four.
20:55 IST:
1.2: Jacob Duffy to Abhishek Sharma, Pace off, into the wicket, on middle. Abhishek tucks it in front of square on the leg side for a run.
20:56 IST:
1.1: Jacob Duffy to Abhishek Sharma, SIX! Abhishek Sharma is up and running in trademark fashion. Shaping back in, on a length, on middle and leg. Sharma gives the bowler the charge and mows it over deep mid-wicket for a six to get off the mark.
20:54 IST:
That was a highly entertaining opening over. A first-ball wicket, two mammoth sixes and a boundary to follow next. Jacob Duffy will operate from the opposite end. 
Score 16/1
BatsmanIshan Kishan 16(5b 1*4 2*6)
BowlerMatt Henry 1-0-16-1
20:53 IST:
0.6: Matt Henry to Ishan Kishan, This is banged in short by Henry, over off, Ishan drops his wrists and sways away to let it go. End of an over that had everything. A wicket and 16 runs off it.
20:59 IST:
Amar Panicker says

3rd T20I Live: Ruthless aggression from Ishan Kishan

When a batter looks like he’s got a second or two extra to play every ball, you know something special is brewing. That’s exactly the zone Ishan Kishan is in right now. The timing? Pure silk. The ease? Almost unfair. And let’s be clear — this isn’t some part-timer sending down half-volleys. This is Matt Henry, a proven international operator, no slouch by any stretch. Yet Ishan is making him look like he’s bowling in fast-forward while he’s stuck on slow motion. That’s the mark of a player in red-hot form — when class meets confidence, and the result is batting that feels almost effortless.

20:53 IST:
0.5: Matt Henry to Ishan Kishan, FOUR! Easy pickings! Too straight from Henry, around the hips, on a short of a length. Ishan helps it to the right of the man at short fine leg for a four.
20:52 IST:
0.4: Matt Henry to Ishan Kishan, SIX MORE! This is even bigger! Henry drags the length back, on middle. Kishan hangs on the back foot, perhaps expecting the short ball. Ishan nails the pull over deep square leg, into the second tier.
20:51 IST:
0.3: Matt Henry to Ishan Kishan, SIX! BANG! A strong response from Ishan Kishan. A wry smile from Matt Henry. Pitched up by Henry, on middle, Kishan crouches slightly and gets under the ball. Clubs it over deep mid-wicket to get his and India's innings going.
20:50 IST:
0.2: Matt Henry to Ishan Kishan, Goes past the bat! Decking away off the seam, on a good length. Ishan is squared up in defence and is beaten on the outside edge.
20:51 IST:
Samson couldn't get going three times in a row. With the scores of 10, 6 and now a golden duck, he has managed just 16 runs in this series. The pressure is mounting on him. Ishan Kishan walks in at number 3. 
20:50 IST:
0.1: Matt Henry to Sanju Samson, OUT! TIMBER! How about that for a start? Matt Henry strikes with his first ball. A golden duck for Sanju Samson. A wobble seam delivery, angled in, on a length, on leg. Samson takes a step back in the crease, outside the leg stump, and looks to clip it away on the leg side. The ball seams away a bit to beat him on the outside edge. It clips the back leg before deflecting onto the off pole. India are 0/1, chasing 154.
20:53 IST:
Amar Panicker says

IND vs NZ Live: Sanju nightmare continues

Being poor is honestly an understatement. A lot of fans will still be rubbing their eyes in disbelief at how casually he was sent packing. Sanju clearly pre-meditated that shot, and the cricketing gods wasted no time in punishing him for it. He went way too deep, way too early, and Matt Henry simply said “thank you very much” with a perfectly pitched length ball. With all three stumps begging for attention, the result was almost inevitable. One moment of overthinking, one ruthless delivery — and suddenly the innings had a plot twist nobody saw coming.

20:49 IST:
Welcome back for India's response with the bat. Out walk the umpires and players. The players of New Zealand spread out to take their fielding positions. Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma are the two openers for India. Matt Henry has the new ball and is raring to go. Samson to face. Here we go!
20:46 IST:
... THE RUN CHASE ...
20:48 IST:
So 154 it is for India to chase and seal the series. Two of the three completed matches at Guwahati have been won by the side batting second. And given how lethal the Indian batting unit has looked in this series, they would feel it is their game to lose. New Zealand, meanwhile, never quite found their rhythm with the bat and will now need a full-throttle effort with the ball if they are to keep the series alive. Sanju Samson has been hunting for runs, and this shapes up as a golden opportunity to lock down the opening spot with Ishan Kishan breathing down his neck at number 3. Back in a bit with the run chase. 
20:45 IST:
Glenn Phillips, the man in red-hot form, and Mark Chapman sparked a brave fightback with a 52-run stand. But once Ravi Bishnoi broke that partnership, New Zealand struggled to stitch anything meaningful together as India kept striking at regular intervals. From a relatively steady 86/3, they slipped to 112/6, with India firmly in control of the contest, blowing away the middle order of the Kiwis. It was only through Santner's timely breezy knock of 27 off 17 in the backend that pushed the total past 150. 
20:45 IST:
New Zealand couldn't have gotten off to a worse possible start as they lost the top three inside the Powerplay itself. Conway yet again failed to impress, falling prey to Harshit Rana for the fifth time on this tour, while Seifert was undone by an absolute corker of a delivery produced by Bumrah upon his return in the side. At 34/3, with the cream of their batting already in the hut, New Zealand were dented badly, pushed for a reset and rebuild from scratch. 
20:44 IST:
A very clinical bowling effort from India. They just didn't allow the Kiwis any freedom and effectively prevented them from forming any meaningful partnership. Barring Phillips and Chapman, no batter from the top five could cross 20 runs. Jasprit Bumrah and Ravi Bishnoi, the two incoming faces in the XI for this game, made the biggest impact tonight, both keeping things tight and conceding at under a run a ball. While Bumrah finished with 3/17 in four overs, Bishnoi was equally miserly with figures of 2/18. 
Score 153/9
BatsmanJacob Duffy 4(3b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerJasprit Bumrah 4-0-17-3
20:40 IST:
19.6: Jasprit Bumrah to Jacob Duffy, A single to end the innings! Bumrah nails the yorker, on middle. Jacob gets his bat down and jams it out beside the strip on the off side for a single. New Zealand finish with 153!
20:40 IST:
Sabyasachi says

IND vs NZ live: What a bowling performance for India

India will be extremely pleased with their bowling performance, led by Jasprit Bumrah’s brilliant three wickets for just 17 runs. Ravi Bishnoi, Hardik Pandya, and Harshit Rana also delivered exceptional spells, keeping the New Zealand batting under constant pressure.

Apart from the 52-run partnership between Glenn Phillips and Mark Chapman, no Kiwi batter could challenge India’s dominance. With the Indian batting lineup in red-hot form, a swift chase seems inevitable. New Zealand will now need an extraordinary effort to salvage both the match and the series.

20:35 IST:
19.5: Jasprit Bumrah to Jacob Duffy, On a good length, off-cutter, on off, Duffy swings across aerially to the left of deep square leg for a couple of runs.
20:34 IST:
19.4: Jasprit Bumrah to Ish Sodhi, Sodhi was gone had the throw hit! Right in the blockhole, on off, Ish squeezes it out to cover and sets off for the run. Suryakumar Yadav swoops in, picks the ball up and has a shy at the bowling end. Sodhi had given up but SKY missed the stumps.
20:36 IST:
19.3: Jasprit Bumrah to Ish Sodhi, FOUR LEG BYES! Harshit Rana's effort goes in vain. A sharp and quick bumper, aimed at the body by Bumrah. Sodhi ducks under it and the ball keeps climbing. The keeper, Sanju Samson leaps and gets a hand on it. The ball trickles behind towards the deep fine leg fence. Rana sprints to his left from deep third and dives to push the ball away from the fence. The third umpire is called into action. It is a matter of one frame and the replays show that his body came in contact with the boundary cushions first and then he let the ball go.
20:40 IST:
Has Harshit saved a few runs for his side? Harshit Rana races around from deep third and manages to flick it back into play, but he appears to be brushing the boundary cushions in the process. The TV umpire has been called in and this one is far tighter than it first looked. However, after a couple of replays, it is deemed that his body was in contact with the boundary cushions while holding the ball in hand. 
20:33 IST:
19.2: Jasprit Bumrah to Jacob Duffy, Slips it in a short of a length, on middle. Duffy makes room and slaps it back past the bowler for a single.
20:32 IST:
Jacob Duffy is the last batter in for New Zealand. 
20:32 IST:
19.1: Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Santner, OUT! CAUGHT! Mitchell Santner holes out. He will be gutted to have missed out. This was a low full toss, on middle and leg. Santner cleared the front leg and swung across the line. He was hurried and got it high on the bat. It went only as far as deep mid-wicket, where Abhishek Sharma ran to his right and did the rest. Santner falls for 27 (17). New Zealand are now 9 down for 144.
20:31 IST:
How much can New Zealand squeeze out from the final over? Jasprit Bumrah (3-0-12-2) to wrap up. 
Score 144/8
BatsmanMitchell Santner 27(16b 3*4 1*6)
BowlerHarshit Rana 4-0-35-1
20:30 IST:
18.6: Harshit Rana to Mitchell Santner, Off-cutter at 113.1 kph, short and on off. Mitchell hops and eases the pull behind square. He keeps the strike with a single.
20:29 IST:
18.5: Harshit Rana to Ish Sodhi, Bashes the surface, over middle. Ish backs away and mistimes the pull to long on. They cross.
20:29 IST:
18.4: Harshit Rana to Ish Sodhi, Goes very full, a hint of tail back towards the off stump. Sodhi swings at it but is beaten on the inside edge. Not far away from crashing into the off pole.
20:28 IST:
18.3: Harshit Rana to Mitchell Santner, Outside off, on a short of a length, Santner chops it wide of cover for a single.
20:27 IST:
18.2: Harshit Rana to Mitchell Santner, Rana switches to around the wicket and bowls the slower bumper, over middle. Santner initially thinks about ducking under it before making a late decision to ramp it over the keeper. He ends up missing.
20:27 IST:
18.1: Harshit Rana to Mitchell Santner, SIX! Clean as a whistle! Rana bowls the off-cutter, full and outside off. A clean swing of the arms by Santner and he smokes it over the long on fence for a biggie.
20:27 IST:
Right. Penultimate over coming up. Harshit Rana (3-0-26-1) to bowl out.
Score 135/8
BatsmanIsh Sodhi 0(1b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerJasprit Bumrah 3-0-12-2
20:25 IST:
17.6: Jasprit Bumrah to Ish Sodhi, A searing yorker, at the toes. Sodhi hurriedly gets his bat down and digs it out.
20:26 IST:
Sabyasachi says

IND vs NZ live: Wickets hammering down

New Zealand are in disarray, losing wickets rapidly and looking completely out of sorts. With 150 now appearing a distant target, frustration is mounting in the Kiwi camp.

All hope rests on Mitchell Santner to dig deep, unleash some big shots, and try to shepherd New Zealand to a score that at least offers some respectability.

20:25 IST:
17.5: Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Santner, On middle and leg, on a length, this is turned in front of square on the leg side for one.
20:25 IST:
Forget about getting past 160. Can New Zealand play the allotted 20 overs? Ish Sodhi walks in at number 10.
20:24 IST:
17.4: Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Santner, OUT! MATT HENRY IS RUN OUT! Full and straight, attacking the stumps, Santner powers the drive down to the left of long off. He wants to come back for the second and keep the strike. Henry is a bit slow to return and Kishan fires in a throw on the bounce. Bumrah stands beside the stumps and collects the ball to his left before whipping the bails off. The third umpire is called into action and the replays find Matt short of his ground by a fair bit. New Zealand are now 134/8.
20:24 IST:
Is Henry run out? Yes, he is. Bumrah collected the throw from Ishan Kishan and whipped the bails off with Henry out by a fair margin. The replay confirms. 
20:22 IST:
17.3: Jasprit Bumrah to Matt Henry, On a hard length, outside off, cut away to deep cover for a single by Henry.
20:22 IST:
Two wickets for Bumrah so far. He has been spot on this evening. Matt Henry is the new batter in at number 9.
20:22 IST:
17.2: Jasprit Bumrah to Kyle Jamieson, OUT! TIMBER! Just too good for Jamieson. Skidding through, on a good length. Jamieson stays on the back foot and exposes all three stumps. He tries to whip it across the line but the ball sneaks past the inside edge and uproots the leg pole. Bumrah follows it up with a stare. New Zealand are now 7 down for 132.
20:22 IST:
Can New Zealand get past 160? They will have to as out of three completed games at this venue, to have won by the team chasing. 
20:20 IST:
17.1: Jasprit Bumrah to Kyle Jamieson, Bumrah gets it very full, angling in on the leg stump. Jamieson jams it out to cover.
Score 132/6
BatsmanMitchell Santner 17(10b 3*4 0*6)
BowlerShivam Dube 2-0-24-0
20:19 IST:
16.6: Shivam Dube to Mitchell Santner, FOUR! Hit hard and wide enough! Dube pushes the length up, on middle. Santner swings through the line and powers it back over the bowler's head. Dube gets both hands over his head but the ball is past him by then. Not a lot of ground to cover for the man at long off but he stood no chance.
20:19 IST:
16.5: Shivam Dube to Mitchell Santner, Pace on now, short ball, outside off, Santner flashes but fails to connect.
20:18 IST:
16.4: Shivam Dube to Kyle Jamieson, On a shortish length, outside off, Kyle drags the slower ball to long on. They cross.
20:17 IST:
16.3: Shivam Dube to Mitchell Santner, Skidding through, fuller and on off, Santner pats it to the left of extra cover for a run.
20:17 IST:
16.2: Shivam Dube to Mitchell Santner, FOUR! In the gap! Pace off, into the surface, outside off. Santner takes a step across and reaches out to flay it to the right of the man at deep point for a four.
20:16 IST:
16.1: Shivam Dube to Kyle Jamieson, Into the wicket, on off, Jamieson knocks it to long off and turns the strike over.
Score 121/6
BatsmanMitchell Santner 8(6b 1*4 0*6)
BowlerRavi Bishnoi 4-0-18-2
20:15 IST:
15.6: Ravi Bishnoi to Mitchell Santner, Tossed up, full and outside off, Santner extends his hands and cracks the drive wide of long off to his right for a couple of runs.
20:22 IST:
Sabyasachi says

India vs New Zealand: India on top

New Zealand are completely under the cosh as India maintain relentless pressure. Quick wickets have derailed any momentum, leaving the Kiwis scrambling. All eyes are now on Mitchell Santner to stabilize the innings and try to steer New Zealand toward some semblance of a respectable total.

20:18 IST:
Sabyasachi says

IND vs NZ live: New Zealand keep struggling

Disaster for New Zealand! Wickets are tumbling in quick succession, and the crucial dismissal of Glenn Phillips—who could have added 20-25 vital runs—has left the Kiwis reeling.

With the mainstay gone and the tail under pressure, it now looks increasingly unlikely that New Zealand will even reach 150, leaving India firmly in control and on the verge of a commanding victory.

20:15 IST:
15.5: Ravi Bishnoi to Mitchell Santner, FOUR! Untidy from Shivam Dube. Floated up, very full, on off, Santner drills it down the ground. Dube moves to his left at long off but fails to get low enough. The ball goes under his hands and into the fence.
20:14 IST:
15.4: Ravi Bishnoi to Mitchell Santner, Googly, keeping it wide on off, on a length. Mitchell bunts it to cover.
20:14 IST:
15.3: Ravi Bishnoi to Mitchell Santner, Short and on off, Santner slaps it off the back foot between cover and long off for a couple of runs.
20:13 IST:
15.2: Ravi Bishnoi to Kyle Jamieson, No hat-trick! Googly, fuller and on off, Jamieson pushes it down to long off for a single.
20:13 IST:
New Zealand are under tremendous pressure now. They have lost both the set batters in the span of just four balls. Kyle Jamieson is in at number 8 and will face the Hat Trick ball from Bishnoi.
20:12 IST:
15.1: Ravi Bishnoi to Glenn Phillips, OUT! CAUGHT! 'Catch it' is the call and Ishan Kishan makes no mistake. Bishnoi bowls it flat and short, on middle, Phillips rocks on the back foot and clears the front leg to unleash the pull. He gets it right off the toe end of the blade and it goes flat towards deep mid-wicket, where Ishan runs a few steps in off the ropes and takes it around his waist. The Kiwis needed Glenn to bat through but he falls for 48 (40). New Zealand are now 112/6. Bishnoi is on a hat-trick, having picked up a wicket on the last ball on his previous over.
20:12 IST:
Ravi Bishnoi to bowl out now.
Score 112/5
BatsmanMitchell Santner 0(2b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerHardik Pandya 3-0-23-2
20:11 IST:
14.6: Hardik Pandya to Mitchell Santner, Well bowled! Short and slower around off. Santner shapes up for the pull, checks it midway and ends up ducking as the ball whistles past him.
20:14 IST:
Sabyasachi says

India vs New Zealand: What an over from Hardik

Big breakthrough for India! Hardik Pandya has removed Daryl Mitchell, leaving New Zealand in a tricky spot with just five overs remaining. All eyes are now on Glenn Phillips, who is holding the innings together on 48.

If Phillips falls, the Kiwis will face a massive uphill battle to even reach 150, putting immense pressure on the tail and giving India a firm grip on the game.

20:10 IST:
14.5: Hardik Pandya to Mitchell Santner, On a shorter length, around off, Santner leans back and leaves. 
20:17 IST:
In walks the skipper, Mitchell Santner. Played a really handy knock of 47 off 27 in Raipur. Need to play a same sort of a breezy knock to post a huge total. 
20:10 IST:
14.4: Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, OUT! GONE! New Zealand lose half their side now. Hardik goes pace off once again, and bangs it short, outside the off stump. Mitchell arches back and uppercuts it, but gets no timing at all. Airs it straight down the throat of Ishan Kishan at deep point who makes no mistake. Daryl Mitchell departs on 14 off 8 and New Zealand are 112/5.
20:08 IST:
14.3: Hardik Pandya to Daryl Mitchell, FOUR! Outsmarts the bowler! Hardik bowls a slower bouncer, outside off. Daryl waits for it for an eternity and slaps it over backward point. Kuldeep Yadav leaps and stretches his left hand over his hand, but it flies over him for a boundary. 
20:07 IST:
14.2: Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, Takes pace off, short, on middle, Phillips pulls it off the back foot to deep backward square leg for a single.
20:06 IST:
14.1: Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, On a good length, on off. Phillips bunts it on the bounce off the back foot. Hardik leaps to his right on his follow-through and plucks it one-handed. 
Score 107/4
BatsmanGlenn Phillips 47(37b 6*4 1*6)
BowlerKuldeep Yadav 3-0-32-0
20:05 IST:
13.6: Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, A touch short, on leg, Phillips uses the depth of the crease and turns it to deep square leg for one. 10 off the over, 21 from the last 2 for the Kiwis. 
20:07 IST:
Sabyasachi says

IND vs NZ live: Kuldeep having a tough day

Kuldeep Yadav has struggled to find his rhythm, conceding 32 runs in his opening three overs. While other Indian bowlers have applied pressure effectively, Kuldeep hasn’t been able to make a significant impact so far.

Despite this, India remain firmly in control, with their fielding unit and strike bowlers keeping New Zealand on the back foot. It will be crucial for Kuldeep to tighten up in the upcoming overs to maintain India’s dominant position.

20:05 IST:
13.5: Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Flat and on a length, outside off. Mitchell rocks back and plays it in the V, down to long on for a single. 
20:04 IST:
13.5: Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, WIDE! Far across the right-hander, beyond the tramline. Mitchell ignores. Wide called.
20:04 IST:
13.4: Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Smartly bowled. Lands it outside leg, it is the googly on a length. Daryl stabs it down the pitch. 
20:03 IST:
13.3: Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, On middle, full in length, Phillips drives it along the turf to long off for one.
20:03 IST:
13.2: Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Had to hurry! Pitched outside leg, on a length. Phillips goes deep in the crease and nudges it using soft hands through square leg. Ishan Kishan runs in off the ropes and gets rid of the ball to the bowler's end, but Mitchell is in before Kuldeep collects and breaks the stumps. 
20:01 IST:
13.1: Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, FOUR! Loose ball and gets the treatment! At 87.2 kph, this is flat and full, outside leg. Glenn gets down on a knee and sweeps it to deep backward square leg for a cracking boundary. 100 UP FOR NEW ZEALAND!
Score 97/4
BatsmanGlenn Phillips 39(33b 5*4 1*6)
BowlerHarshit Rana 3-0-26-1
20:00 IST:
12.6: Harshit Rana to Glenn Phillips, Attacks the stumps, on a fuller length, Phillips drives it down the ground, to the left of Rinku at long on for a single. 11 runs from the over. 
20:02 IST:
Sabyasachi says

India vs New Zealand: Phillips key for Kiwis

Glenn Phillips holds the key for New Zealand as they look to salvage their innings. The Kiwis have struggled so far, and it’s up to Phillips to stabilize the middle order and guide them to a respectable total.

Daryl Mitchell will also play a crucial role, with his ability to clear the ropes and accelerate the scoring when needed. Both players must combine intelligently to rebuild momentum and give New Zealand a fighting chance against India’s disciplined bowling attack.

20:06 IST:
12.5: Harshit Rana to Daryl Mitchell, Slower one by the looks of it, at 109.5 kph, full and outside off. Daryl tries to hit it downtown, but gets a thick inside edge onto the back pad. The ball deflects to the short third region and they cross. 
20:05 IST:
12.4: Harshit Rana to Daryl Mitchell, Touch short, outside off, Mitchell steers it to the right of the diving Ishan Kishan at point for a couple of runs. 
19:57 IST:
12.3: Harshit Rana to Daryl Mitchell, SIX! He has picked the bones out of it! Short into the pitch, on off, Mitchell gets into a good position by going deep in the crease and pulls it over deep square leg for a huge six. 
19:56 IST:
12.2: Harshit Rana to Daryl Mitchell, Back of a length, around off, Daryl covers the line and blocks it back to the bowler. 
19:56 IST:
12.1: Harshit Rana to Glenn Phillips, Rana goes full and on leg, Phillips flicks it to long on for a single. 
19:56 IST:
A wicket falls, and that brings a new batter. Here's Daryl Mitchell. Harshit Rana (2-0-15-1) is back on. 
Score 86/4
BatsmanMark Chapman 32(23b 2*4 2*6)
BowlerRavi Bishnoi 3-0-9-1
19:54 IST:
11.6: Ravi Bishnoi to Mark Chapman, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Bishnoi has given a good account of himself and gets rewarded for his precise execution. He keeps it short and dishes out on a lower trajectory on a shorter length, outside off. Chapman goes for a flashy drive to the off side, but gets a thin outside edge and Samson does the rest behind the stumps with a sharp catch. The 52-run partnership is broken now as Mark Chapman falls for 32 off 23. New Zealand are 86/4.
19:57 IST:
Sabyasachi says

IND vs NZ: Bishnoi to the rescue

Ravi Bishnoi delivers the breakthrough India desperately needed! Mark Chapman, who had been threatening to take the game away with a 52-run fourth-wicket stand, is finally back in the pavilion.

All eyes now turn to Glenn Phillips, who must anchor the innings, absorb the pressure, and steer New Zealand through the remaining overs to post a challenging total.

India’s bowlers have tilted the game in their favor, but Phillips’ response could be crucial in keeping the Kiwis in the contest.

19:53 IST:
11.5: Ravi Bishnoi to Glenn Phillips, Fractionally short, around off. Glenn goes deep in the crease and cuts it to deep point for one more. 
19:53 IST:
11.4: Ravi Bishnoi to Mark Chapman, Short and wide on off, Mark drags it across and plays it along the ground to long on for a single. 
19:52 IST:
11.3: Ravi Bishnoi to Glenn Phillips, Quicker through the air, short on off, Phillips slaps it off the back foot to long off for a single. The 50-run partnership comes up between these two!
19:52 IST:
11.2: Ravi Bishnoi to Mark Chapman, Flat, full, on off, Chapman shimmies down the track and flicks it past mid on for a single. 
19:51 IST:
11.1: Ravi Bishnoi to Mark Chapman, A slider on a fuller length, outside off, Chapman gets in an awkward position to cut it square, and gets beaten on the outside edge. 
Score 82/3
BatsmanMark Chapman 30(19b 2*4 2*6)
BowlerJasprit Bumrah 2-0-9-1
19:51 IST:
10.6: Jasprit Bumrah to Mark Chapman, Slower one, on a length, at 123 kph. Chapman dinks it to the mid-wicket region for a quick single. Another miserly over from Bumrah. Just 7 from it. His figures read 2-0-9-1 so far. 
19:54 IST:
Sabyasachi says

India vs New Zealand: Bumrah keeps a check on batters

Glenn Phillips does find the boundary, and New Zealand pick up seven runs from Jasprit Bumrah’s second over. But on a pitch like this, Phillips and Mark Chapman know they need to take greater risks against India’s spearhead.

Easier said than done, of course — Bumrah is never easy to line up — but the Kiwis can’t afford to let him cruise through his spell without trying to dent his figures.

19:50 IST:
10.5: Jasprit Bumrah to Glenn Phillips, Lasers one on a fuller length, on middle, Phillips drills it down to long on for a single. 
19:49 IST:
10.4: Jasprit Bumrah to Glenn Phillips, FOUR! Gets it through! Short of a good length, angled at the pads. Phillips short-arm jabs it off the back foot to the deep square leg region. Dube runs across to his left, dives to flick the ball in, but his effort goes in vain. 
19:49 IST:
10.3: Jasprit Bumrah to Glenn Phillips, Sharp bouncer, outside off, Phillips leans back to play the uppercut, but misses. 
19:48 IST:
10.2: Jasprit Bumrah to Glenn Phillips, Slants it into the batter, on a back of a length. Phillips plays from the crease and bunts it back to Bumrah. 
19:47 IST:
10.1: Jasprit Bumrah to Mark Chapman, Pitched hard on a length, outside leg. Mark hangs back and steers it to deep square leg for a single. 
19:48 IST:
DRINKS BREAK. The last two overs have been very productive for New Zealand as they have smashed 32 runs from those. Phillips is hitting the ball cleanly and Chapman has just found the rhythm as well. With the stand now worth 41, the message is clear from these two. To keep the foot down and push harder as 8s and 9s an over won't be enough on this wicket. India would want to break this partnership and push the Kiwis for another rebuild. Jasprit Bumrah (1-0-2-1) is back on after the hydration break. He replaces Kuldeep Yadav from this end. 
Score 75/3
BatsmanMark Chapman 28(17b 2*4 2*6)
BowlerShivam Dube 1-0-13-0
19:44 IST:
9.6: Shivam Dube to Mark Chapman, Drags the length back, does Dube, on middle, Mark tucks it through mid-wicket and keeps the strike with a single. 13 runs off Dube's first over.
19:45 IST:
Sabyasachi says

IND vs NZ: Partnership buidling for New Zealand

Glenn Phillips and Mark Chapman have put their foot on the accelerator, timing their shots to perfection. After taking time to settle, the duo has lifted the scoring rate, collecting 13 runs from the 10th over.

New Zealand move to 75 for three at the halfway stage, but the real challenge begins now. Phillips and Chapman must carry on this momentum and bat deep if the Kiwis are to post a truly competitive total.

19:43 IST:
9.5: Shivam Dube to Mark Chapman, SIX! Hits the boundary cushions on the full! Dube takes pace off and tries to keep it away from the batter's hitting arc. Full and near the tramline, Chapman gets low, reaches out and slams it over cover for a six.
19:42 IST:
9.4: Shivam Dube to Glenn Phillips, Hurls it full, on leg, Phillips flicks it to deep mid-wicket. They cross.
19:42 IST:
9.3: Shivam Dube to Mark Chapman, Fuller and at the stumps, this is swiped away to deep square leg for a run.
19:41 IST:
9.2: Shivam Dube to Mark Chapman, FOUR! Easy pickings! Dube errs in line as he serves the short ball, down leg with fine leg inside the circle. Mark just swivels and pulls it behind square for a four.
19:40 IST:
9.1: Shivam Dube to Mark Chapman, On a back of a length, going across, Chapman advances down the track and goes after it with hard hands. Gets an inside edge onto the pads and the ball goes nowhere.
19:40 IST:
Change from this end. Shivam Dube is brought into the attack now, replacing Ravi Bishnoi.
Score 62/3
BatsmanMark Chapman 16(12b 1*4 1*6)
BowlerKuldeep Yadav 2-0-22-0
19:39 IST:
8.6: Kuldeep Yadav to Mark Chapman, Looped up, on middle, Mark mows it to long on for one more. A productive over for New Zealand. 19 runs off it. They will be hoping that this kickstarts their charge.
19:41 IST:
Sabyasachi says

IND vs NZ: Chapman, Phillips break the shackles

A much-needed over for New Zealand just when India looked to be running away with the game. The Kiwis went through a dry spell of 24 balls without a boundary, but that changed as they took 19 runs off Kuldeep Yadav.

Mark Chapman sparked the revival with a towering six, followed by a crisp four through the off side, before Glenn Phillips joined the act with a clean six straight down the ground.

New Zealand now need to build on this momentum and stitch together a partnership they desperately require.

19:39 IST:
8.5: Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Shorter and on off, Glenn punches it to long off and turns the strike over.
19:38 IST:
8.4: Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, SIX! A nice step hit from Phillips! This is turning out to be a good over for the Kiwis. Floated up, on off, Phillips takes a step towards the pitch of the ball and just swings through the line. He pumps it back over the bowler's head and clears the long on fence with ease. 17 runs off the over with a couple of balls to go.
19:38 IST:
8.3: Kuldeep Yadav to Mark Chapman, Full and on middle, worked to long on for one.
19:37 IST:
8.2: Kuldeep Yadav to Mark Chapman, FOUR! Fortuitous boundary for Chapman! Bowls it flat and full, on middle. Mark shimmies down the track and ends up yorking himself. He had to get some bat on it or else he would have been stumped. Drops his bat down and the ball squirts off an inside edge past short fine leg for a four.
19:36 IST:
8.1: Kuldeep Yadav to Mark Chapman, SIX! Into the stands! Fractionally short, around leg, Chapman goes on the back foot in a flash and pulls it high and handsome over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
Score 43/3
BatsmanMark Chapman 4(8b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerRavi Bishnoi 2-0-5-0
19:35 IST:
7.6: Ravi Bishnoi to Mark Chapman, Keeps the stumps in play, full and quick, Mark whips it to long on. Just a single. Another tidy over from Bishnoi, just 4 off it.
19:35 IST:
7.5: Ravi Bishnoi to Mark Chapman, Dishes out the wrong'un, full and on off. Chapman punches it without much timing to extra cover.
19:34 IST:
7.4: Ravi Bishnoi to Glenn Phillips, Bowls it short and quick, on off, Phillips smashes it back past the bowler, down to long off for a single.
19:34 IST:
7.3: Ravi Bishnoi to Mark Chapman, Fuller and wider on off, Chapman reaches out and chops it through point for one.
19:33 IST:
7.2: Ravi Bishnoi to Mark Chapman, Googly, running across the left-hander, Mark taps it on the bounce back to the bowler.
19:33 IST:
7.1: Ravi Bishnoi to Glenn Phillips, Pushed through, short and outside off, slapped to deep cover. They cross.
19:33 IST:
Change of ends for Ravi Bishnoi. Went for just 1 run off his first over. He replaces Bumrah. 
Score 39/3
BatsmanGlenn Phillips 20(20b 4*4 0*6)
BowlerKuldeep Yadav 1-0-3-0
19:32 IST:
6.6: Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Hangs it up there, fuller and on middle, Glenn works it wide of deep mid-wicket. He calls for two but has to settle with one as the fielder in the deep gets rid of the ball quickly.
19:35 IST:
Sabyasachi says

IND vs NZ Live: Excellent start from Kuldeep

Just what India needed. After Jasprit Bumrah’s superb first over set the tone, Kuldeep Yadav backed it up with a tidy spell, conceding just three runs. New Zealand are now firmly on the back foot, with the Indian bowlers well and truly in control.

The scoring rate dipping to under a run-a-ball highlights how hard the Kiwis are finding it to get the ball away and build any momentum.

19:32 IST:
6.5: Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Out comes the googly, fractionally short but slower through the air, on off. Phillips waits back and punches it to cover.
19:31 IST:
6.4: Kuldeep Yadav to Mark Chapman, Shorter and flatter, on middle, Chapman makes room and hits it down to long off for one.
19:31 IST:
6.3: Kuldeep Yadav to Mark Chapman, Flat and full, on middle, Mark steps out and ends up getting too close to the ball. He digs it out to mid-wicket.
19:30 IST:
6.2: Kuldeep Yadav to Mark Chapman, A slider, full and on middle and leg, Chapman wrists it to mid-wicket.
19:30 IST:
6.1: Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Flighted delivery, full and on leg, Phillips clips it in front of square on the leg side and gets to the other end.
19:30 IST:
That's the end of the Powerplay. Clearly, India have bossed it up. New Zealand need to rebuild. As the field spreads, Kuldeep Yadav is brought into the attack, replacing Bishnoi.
Score 36/3
BatsmanGlenn Phillips 18(17b 4*4 0*6)
BowlerJasprit Bumrah 1-0-2-1
19:29 IST:
5.6: Jasprit Bumrah to Glenn Phillips, Some serious wheels from Bumrah! Hits the hard length and gets the ball to zip through, on middle. Phillips tries to fend it down but cops a bit of a blow on the glove. It goes behind on the leg side for one. At the end of 6 overs, New Zealand are 36/3.
19:30 IST:
Sabyasachi says

India vs New Zealand: BOOM BOOM at work

Just as expected, Jasprit Bumrah has wasted no time in causing trouble for New Zealand. Phillips and Seifert were beginning to look settled, but Bumrah needed just one delivery to break the partnership and tilt the momentum back India’s way.

The Kiwis now face a tricky phase — simply seeing out Bumrah’s overs won’t be enough. They will have to be smart, calculated, and willing to take measured risks if they are to keep the scoreboard ticking without losing further wickets.

19:28 IST:
5.5: Jasprit Bumrah to Glenn Phillips, A flash and a miss! Off-cutter at 123 kph, on the shorter side, Phillips has a swing at it but the ball kicks up a bit to go over the flailing blade. 
19:28 IST:
5.4: Jasprit Bumrah to Glenn Phillips, On the fuller side, on off, Glenn is rushed and chops it down to cover-point.
19:27 IST:
5.3: Jasprit Bumrah to Glenn Phillips, Skidding through, on a back of a length, on off, Phillips dabs it from the crease to point.
19:26 IST:
5.2: Jasprit Bumrah to Mark Chapman, On a back of a length, on middle, Chapman nudges it wide of mid-wicket to get off the mark.
19:26 IST:
New Zealand in early trouble once again. They have lost the top three inside the Powerplay. Mark Chapman is in at number 5. 
19:26 IST:
5.1: Jasprit Bumrah to Tim Seifert, OUT! TIMBER! Jasprit Bumrah produces an absolute beauty, and the off stump goes for a toss. Bumrah steams in from over the wicket and lands it on a good length at 137 kph, in line with the off stump. Seifert brings his bat out in front as he looks to work it with the angle. He half-closes the bat face, trying to work it towards mid on. The ball threatens to angle in, but it holds its line to beat Tim on the outside edge and it uproots the off stump. 12 (11) for Seifert and New Zealand are now 34/3.
19:25 IST:
Time for Jasprit Bumrah. He replaces Hadik Pandya.
Score 34/2
BatsmanGlenn Phillips 17(13b 4*4 0*6)
BowlerRavi Bishnoi 1-0-1-0
19:23 IST:
4.6: Ravi Bishnoi to Glenn Phillips, A deceptive googly, shortish on middle. Phillips hangs deep and hits it to the cover fielder. Excellent over from Bishnoi. Just a single from it. 
19:27 IST:
Sabyasachi says

IND vs NZ Live: Phillips, Seifert ease along

Glenn Phillips and Tim Seifert have managed to steady the New Zealand innings after the early losses of Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra. The pair have added some much-needed stability, but there is still plenty of work ahead.

With India boasting a formidable batting line-up, New Zealand will be eyeing as many runs as possible to give themselves a fighting chance.

19:26 IST:

IND vs NZ Live: Phillips, Seifert ease along

Glenn Phillips and Tim Seifert have managed to steady the New Zealand innings after the early losses of Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra. The pair have added some much-needed stability, but there is still plenty of work ahead.

With India boasting a formidable batting line-up, New Zealand will be eyeing as many runs as possible to give themselves a fighting chance.

19:23 IST:
4.5: Ravi Bishnoi to Glenn Phillips, Keeps it flat and quick, outside the off stump. Glenn Phillips gets on the back foot and chop-cuts it to point. 
19:22 IST:
4.4: Ravi Bishnoi to Tim Seifert, Flatter and fractionally fuller, on off, Seifert drives it down to long off for a single. 
19:22 IST:
4.3: Ravi Bishnoi to Tim Seifert, Again, a length ball, outside off, Seifert drives it off the front foot to SKY at cover.
19:22 IST:
4.2: Ravi Bishnoi to Tim Seifert, A googly, short, on middle, Seifert hangs back and eases it to cover.
19:21 IST:
4.1: Ravi Bishnoi to Tim Seifert, Starts with a short leg break, outside off, Tim stands tall and slaps it away, but the cover fielder dives to his right and stops it. 
19:21 IST:
Will Harshit bowl three on the trot? The answer is no. First look at spin tonight as the leggie Ravi Bishnoi comes on.
Score 33/2
BatsmanGlenn Phillips 17(11b 4*4 0*6)
BowlerHardik Pandya 2-0-18-1
21:50 IST:
3.6: Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, FOUR! That has pinged off his blade! A yard behind fuller length, outside off, Glenn Phillips hits it through the line and cracks the cover drive through the gap for a boundary. 
19:22 IST:
Sabyasachi says

India vs New Zealand: India holding Bumrah back

India have completed four overs, but Jasprit Bumrah is yet to be introduced into the attack, a clear indication that India are saving their spearhead for the death overs.

New Zealand know that scoring freely against Bumrah will be a massive challenge whenever he comes on. For now, the visitors will be keen to maximise the final two overs of the powerplay and cash in before Bumrah is unleashed.

21:53 IST:
3.5: Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, Bashes the length hard, jagging back in from off. Glenn stands tall and punches it back to the bowler. 
21:53 IST:
3.4: Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, Slams the deck really hard, at 130.1 kph, outside off, Phillips plays off the back foot and knocks it solidly to cover.
21:53 IST:
3.3: Hardik Pandya to Tim Seifert, A deceptive slower bouncer on top of the stumps. Seifert waits and controls the pull shot along the ground to deep backward square leg. One taken.
21:53 IST:
3.2: Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, Hard length, on top of off, Glenn rides the bounce and punches it to the left of cover for a single. 
21:53 IST:
3.1: Hardik Pandya to Tim Seifert, Sharp running! Length ball, angling in and around leg, this is bunted to the left of mid-wicket for a quick run. 
Score 26/2
BatsmanGlenn Phillips 12(7b 3*4 0*6)
BowlerHarshit Rana 2-0-15-1
21:53 IST:
2.6: Harshit Rana to Glenn Phillips, Skiddy delivery, short and on the bodyline. Glenn shapes up to jab it across the line to the leg side, but gets rammed near the chest and the ball bobbles up to the off side. 
19:17 IST:
Sabyasachi says

IND vs NZ Live: Can Phillips make a difference?

Glenn Phillips has been in stupendous form on this tour, producing a couple of outstanding knocks, and New Zealand need him now more than ever. With the top order in trouble, the onus is firmly on Phillips to steady the innings and mount a rescue act.

He has started brightly with 12 off 7 balls, but the Kiwis will be hoping he can convert this into another substantial knock. Can Phillips once again bail his team out of jail?

21:53 IST:
2.5: Harshit Rana to Glenn Phillips, BEATEN! Zips through the deck, on a back of a length, outside off, Phillips goes for an expansive drive away from his body and gets beaten on the outside edge by a whisker. 
21:53 IST:
2.4: Harshit Rana to Glenn Phillips, FOUR! Off the edge! Curves away from the batter, on a hard length. Phillips is rushed into the shot, trying to punch it away, but gets a thick under edge and the ball bounces over the leaping keeper to the fence behind. 
21:52 IST:
2.3: Harshit Rana to Glenn Phillips, On a good length, moving away, fended off the back foot to point. 
21:52 IST:
2.2: Harshit Rana to Glenn Phillips, FOUR! That has gone like a tracer bullet! Short of a length, outside off, Glenn gets on top of it and square cuts it powerfully. Abhishek Sharma dives to his left, gets a decent hand on it, but it deflects away to the ropes. 
21:52 IST:
2.1: Harshit Rana to Tim Seifert, Oh, nearly dragged on! Nips in from off, on a hard length. Tim tries to ride the bounce but gets a thick inside edge past the leg stump and the ball rolls towards backward square leg for a single. 
Score 17/2
BatsmanGlenn Phillips 4(2b 1*4 0*6)
BowlerHardik Pandya 1-0-11-1
21:52 IST:
1.6: Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, Hits the deck hard, outside off, Glenn stays back and dabs it to the backward point region using soft hands.
19:13 IST:
Sabyasachi says

India vs New Zealand: Hosts in command

New Zealand simply didn’t need this. Two early wickets down, and India are firmly in control. After Harshit Rana set the tone with a breakthrough in the opening over, Hardik Pandya has now joined the party by removing Rachin Ravindra.

It’s been a nightmare start for the visitors, who are suddenly under immense pressure and in urgent need of stability and a solid partnership to halt India’s early momentum.

21:52 IST:
1.5: Hardik Pandya to Glenn Phillips, FOUR! Glorious stroke, no need to run for that! Hardik feeds it full, on off, shaping slightly away. Glenn Phillips gets on the front foot, head on the ball and laces it through the cover and mid off gap for a boundary.
19:11 IST:
Just like the previous game, New Zealand have lost 2 wickets within the first couple of overs. Glenn Phillips makes his way out to the centre.
21:52 IST:
1.4: Hardik Pandya to Rachin Ravindra, OUT! GONE! He couldn't have picked out the fielder any better. India are right on top as Hardik strikes now. He slams the deck hard, landing in thereabouts of the leg stump line. Rachin shapes up for the pull shot, hits it flat and to the left of the deep square leg fielder. Bishnoi, stationed there, moves a bit to his left, gets on his haunches and grabs a safe catch. Rachin Ravindra departs on 4 off 5 and New Zealand are 13/2.
21:52 IST:
1.3: Hardik Pandya to Rachin Ravindra, Shapes in a touch, pitched around leg, Rachin misses to whip it across and wears on the back pad. 
21:52 IST:
1.2: Hardik Pandya to Tim Seifert, Superb effort by Kuldeep in the outfield! Slides one onto the pads, on a fuller length, Seifert flicks it off the back foot towards deep backward square leg. Kuldeep runs across from deep mid-wicket and slides to his right to push the ball away. Three taken. 
21:52 IST:
1.1: Hardik Pandya to Tim Seifert, FOUR! A bit uppish, but in the gap! Angled onto the pads, on a fullish length. Tim mistimes the flick shot and chips it in the air, but wide of the mid on fielder for a boundary.
19:06 IST:
Hardik Pandya will operate from the other end.
Score 6/1
BatsmanRachin Ravindra 4(3b 1*4 0*6)
BowlerHarshit Rana 1-0-6-1
21:52 IST:
0.6: Harshit Rana to Rachin Ravindra, Fired in a fuller length, on the pads, Rachin misses the flick and the ball squirts off the front pad to the keeper's left. 
19:07 IST:
Sabyasachi says

IND vs NZ Live: Harshit gets Conway 5 times

What a dream start for India! Harshit Rana strikes early, and he owes plenty to an outrageous effort in the field from Hardik Pandya. Pandya soared through the air to pull off a stunning catch, delivering a massive early blow to New Zealand.

Rana is right on the money too, completely outfoxing Devon Conway once again — dismissing him for the fifth time on this tour and firmly establishing his dominance in this contest.

21:52 IST:
0.5: Harshit Rana to Rachin Ravindra, On a length on the leg stump. Rachin looks to poke at that but gets beaten on the outside edge. 
21:52 IST:
0.4: Harshit Rana to Rachin Ravindra, FOUR! Graceful stroke! Full and wide outside off, Rachin leans on and effortlessly creams it past cover for a boundary to open his account.
19:03 IST:
Rachin Ravindra comes in at number 3.
21:51 IST:
0.3: Harshit Rana to Devon Conway, OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! That's a spectacular catch from Hardik. And Harshit completes his five-for against Conway as well in this tour. Lands this on a fractionally fuller length, outside off, Coway tries to hit it up and over mid off, but his bat turns at the point of contact and is chipped towards mid off. Hardik shows his acrobatics as he times his jump to perfection to his left and manages to hold onto the catch despite falling hard on the ground. Conway falls for 1 (2) and New Zealand are 2/1.
21:51 IST:
0.2: Harshit Rana to Tim Seifert, Sharp inswinger on a good length, on leg, Tim plays it on the up and nudges it wide of mid on for a single. Seifert too, is off the mark. 
21:49 IST:
0.1: Harshit Rana to Devon Conway, Off the mark straightaway! Harshit steams in from around the stump, and lands it on a length, shaping it away, outside off, Devon presses back and stabs it to the point region for a quick single.
19:04 IST:
We are all set to get going in Guwahati. Suryakumar Yadav has his men in a huddle near the ropes before they disperse and take their respective places in the field. They are followed by the two Kiwi openers, Tim Seifert and Devon Conway. Harshit Rana will get things going with the ball. Harshit to Conway. Devon has been dismissed by Rana all 4 times they have come up against each other across formats in this series. A slip in place. Here we go!
18:37 IST:
India (Playing XI) - Sanju Samson (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Harshit Rana, Ravi Bishnoi (In for Varun Chakaravarthy), Kuldeep Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah (In for Arshdeep Singh).
18:40 IST:
New Zealand (Playing XI) - Devon Conway, Tim Seifert (WK), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (C), Kyle Jamieson (In for Zakary Foulkes), Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, and Jacob Duffy.
18:46 IST:
The captain of New Zealand Mitchell Santner feels the pitch should be pretty good again and says they will assess how it plays before looking to put a strong score on the board. He believes the team batted really well in the previous game and admits that with the ball, they came up against a very strong opposition with plenty of firepower. Santner adds that the team takes what it can from each game and moves on quickly, especially given the nature of the schedule with different matches and venues coming in rapid succession. Informs that they have one change. Also shares that Neesham was about to play this game, but caught a stomach bug. Ends by mentioning that Zakary Foulkes makes way for Kyle Jamieson.
18:46 IST:
The captain of India Suryakumar Yadav says the wicket looks good and expects a bit of dew later in the evening, which has influenced the decision to chase. He stresses the importance of repeating the good habits from previous games, encouraging the players to enjoy themselves and trust their instincts when out in the middle, while also staying grounded. He adds that it is reassuring to have options like Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya chipping in with the ball. Informs that Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakaravarthy have been rested with Jasprit Bumrah and Ravi Bishnoi replacing them.
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