IND vs NZ 2022, 3rd t20 Match Live Updates: New Zealand looked promising to score 180 runs. But Siraj and Arshdeep had different plans the architected one of the most unforeseen collapses in T20Is. New Zealand lost their last eight wickets for 30 runs. Indian bowlers have turned the game upside down. The onus on Indian batters is to take the side by home by chasing a mediocre score of 161 runs.
The toss and start of play were delayed by 30 minutes by passing rain and more rain is forecast. India leads the three-match series 1-0 after winning the second match on Sunday by 65 runs. Suryakumar Yadav showed why he is the best Twenty20 batsman in the world with unbeaten innings of 111, including a century from 49 balls
Meanwhile, New Zealand will be missing their captain Kane Williamson who had pre-arranged medical appointment and will sit this one out. The Kiwis will be adamant about at least getting something out of this series as they look to enter the ODI series with a fresh and positive mindset.
IND Playing XI: Ishan Kishan, Rishabh Pant(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya(c), Deepak Hooda, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal
NZ Playing XI: Finn Allen, Devon Conway(w), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee(c), Lockie Ferguson
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New Zealand looked promising to score 180 runs. But Siraj and Arshdeep had different plans the architected one of the most unforeseen collapses in T20Is. New Zealand lost their last eight wickets for 30 runs. Indian bowlers have turned the game upside down. The onus on Indian batters is to take the side by home by chasing a mediocre score of 161 runs.
Another one bites the dust for New Zealand. They have lost their way completely. Mohammad Siraj started the collapse he picked up four for. Arshdeep Singh picks up his four for. New Zealand lost the momentum completely. They may get bowled out here folks! NZL 149/9
From 130/2 to 147/4 New Zealand lost three wickets in no time. The Kiwis are losing their way. They looked on track to get a good total on the board. Indian bowlers are coming back strongly in this game. NZL 149/5
A brilliant inning by Devon Conway 59(49) comes to an end. He tried to hit Arshdeep into the stands and got deceived by the slower ball and gets caught near the boundary. Nevertheless, brilliant innings helped New Zealand to dominate the proceedings. NZL 147/4
A brilliant inning of Phillips comes to an end. Siraj has been fantastic throughout the evening he bowled with pace and aggression. He bowled a sharp bouncer at 145KPH which Glenn Phillips is top-edged trying to pull. Bhuvi takes a brilliant catch with the ball swirling around in the air. New Zealand is still on track to make a good total. NZL 135/3
If Devon Conway was the anchor, Glenn Phillips was aggressive on at the other end. He kept going after the bowling right from ball one. He has absolutely changed the momentum and put New Zealand in a position where they can dictate the terms. NZL 129/2
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Brilliant innings by the opener. He was 2(11) at one stage of his innings but kept accelerating throughout the innings and completed his 50 off 38 balls New Zealand is looking ominous. NZL 116/2
Devon Conway and Glenn Philips are shepherding the innings along nicely. They are building a foundation for power hitters like Jimmy Neesham, Daryl Mitchell and Santner to explode in the final few overs. New Zealand should be targeting at least 180 runs from here on. NZL 91/2
After losing Finn Allen early New Zealand went back into their shell for a couple of overs. However, in Arshdeep's second over they hit him for 19 runs which swung the momentum towards them. Spinners have been introduced. NZL 55/2
Mark Chapman trying to force the scoring rate to perish to Siraj's pace giving a simple catch to Arshdeep Singh. After a slow start, the blackcaps look solid now they are on their way to posting a decent total. NZL 46/2
After the first three quiet overs, New Zealand batters decided to change the tempo of the game. Mark Chapman stepped out of the crease and disturbed the length of Arshdeep Singh of the first ball of the over which later Conway took advantage of when he went on strike. NZL 37/1
Arshdeep Singh swings one back and traps Finn Allen right in front of the stumps. There is plenty of movement for the bowlers here. Does it beg the question was it the right decision by Tim South to bowl first? NZL 9/1
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Finn Allen lofted one of the first ball and mistimed one no harm was done though as the ball landed away from the fielders. Bhuvi found a bit of movement from the surface. Let us see what Arshdeep Singh has to offer from the other end. NZL 4/0