IND VS NZ, 3rd T20 highlights: Match abandoned, India win series

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• 22 Nov 2022, 04:02 PM

  It's a disappointing end to an exciting series. The third T20 has been declared abandoned. Interestingly both teams were at the same DLS score when rain stopped the game. However, India win the series 1-0. The first match of the series was also washed out. India won the second game.

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 03:55 PM

  The umpires are out there at the ground to assess the situation. The match has been declared abandoned.

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 03:32 PM

  The game can totally change its flavour once it resumes. Interruption due to rain can cause difficulty for the batting team. 

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 03:31 PM

  Bad weather has once again interrupted the game, but DLS says both teams are at par score.

   

  UPDATE - Play has been interrupted due to rain.#TeamIndia 75/4, are at par score on DLS.
  
  Scorecard - https://t.co/rUlivZ308H #NZvIND

  — BCCI (@BCCI) November 22, 2022

   

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 03:25 PM

  A little drizzle has brought the game to a halt. Interestingly, at this juncture, both teams are at the same milestone as per the DLS method. India are at 75/4 after 9 overs.

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 03:13 PM

  India need 92 runs in 72 balls from here. With six wickets in hand, it doen't look like a daunting task as of now, but a lot depends on Hardik Pandya.

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 03:12 PM

  Suryakumar Yadav misjudged an Ish Sodhi ball and got caught at square leg. India now 60/4.

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 03:03 PM

  It's all about timing for Suryakumar Yadav. His effortless six over Lockie Ferguson shows the kind of form he is in. India at 58/3 in 5.5 overs.

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 03:01 PM

  After losing three wickets, Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav are rebuilding the innings. Pandya is very attacking at this moment and has scored 21 off 7 balls.

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 02:37 PM

  Suryakumar Yadav would be looking to build the Indian innings. He has come on ground after Ishan Kishan's dismissal. India 21/1 after 2.3 overs.

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 02:36 PM

  Ishan Kishan and Rishabh Pant have started the chase for India. After first over, India are 6/0.

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 02:17 PM

  Harshal Patel delivered the final over. New Zealand finishes 160. Will it be easy for India while chasing?

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 02:15 PM

  NZ are making a fool of themselves in this match. They have lost six wickets for three runs. NZ is now 149 for 9 in 18.3 overs.

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 02:13 PM

  NZ suddenly lost their way in the gam. They have now lost 7 wickets for 149 in 18.1 overs.

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 02:11 PM

  Siraj has taken 4 wickets in four overs. He has conceeded 17 runs. 

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 02:07 PM

  New Zealand have lost three wickets in quick succession. The latest to depart was Jimmy Neesham. NZ at 149/5 in 17.3 overs.

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 02:02 PM

  Daryl Mitchell has started playing free hits from the very beginning. His foremost plan would be to take the team score beyond 180.

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 01:51 PM

  New Zealand would be looking for something in the excess of 180 with two set batsmen out in the middle. Siraj is delivering some good balls. NZ at 129/2 after 15.3 overs.

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 01:49 PM

  Glenn Phillips completes his fifty in 31 balls. He just hit Harshal Patel for a SIX. It seems he is not done yet. 

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 01:43 PM

  No Indian bowler is looking impressive today. The Kiwi batsmen are easily reaching to the loop end of the balls and hitting boundaries at will. Newzealand seems all set for a big score now. They are 105/2 in 13 overs.

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 01:40 PM

  No Indian bowler is looking impressive today. The Kiwi batsmen are easily reaching to the loop end of the balls and hitting boundaries at will. Newzealand seems all set for a big score now. They are 105/2 in 13 overs.

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 01:32 PM

  With the New Zealand batsmen going aggressive, Hardik will be pleased with the way the game has developed so far, but wickets will be essential, and Chahal will play a significant part.

  NZ 82/2 (11)

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 01:27 PM

  Expensive over from Chahal. Dropped short and at the stumps, Phillips rocks back and pulls over square leg for a boundary.

  NZ 74/2 (10)

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 01:21 PM

  Harshal Patel bowls too straight as it angles onto the pads and Phillips pushes it to the fine leg boundary.

  NZ 61/2 (9)

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 01:18 PM

  Chahal to Conway, FOUR, full-toss from leggie and Conway hammers the shot wide of mid-wicket, races away across the fast outfield.

  NZ 55/2 (8)

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 01:14 PM

  Deepak Hooda comes into the attack. Just three runs from the over as he kept his line tight not allowing batsman to go for a maximum.

  NZ 49/2 (7)

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 01:09 PM

  Mohammad Siraj has taken a wicket on his second ball after being introduced to the attack, and it is the dangerous Chapman who walks back. Chapman looked to play it on the on-side but closed the bat a little too early as the ball took a leading edge.

  NZ 46/2 (6)

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 01:03 PM

  SIX! Conway moves half-forward, slightly inside the line, and then flicks the ball over mid-wicket, short square boundaries, and the ball goes over the ropes for a maximum.

  NZ 44/1 (5)

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 12:57 PM

  19 runs from the over. Conway leans forward, showing the entire face of the bat, a high elbow, and a straight bat as he lifts it back over the bowler's head, a couple of bounces, and over the ropes.

  NZ 30/1 (4)

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 12:53 PM

  Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Conway, no run, short of a good length and shaping away from the outside off,  beats him on the outside edge.

  NZ 11/1 (3)

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 12:52 PM

  Allen was deep in the crease as he attempted to whip but was beaten on the inside edge, and the ball smacked into his back-pad, in front of his middle and leg.

  NZ 9/1 (2)

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 12:46 PM

  Arshdeep strikes for India, NZ lose their first wicket as Finn Allen departs at 3

  NZ 9/1 (1.3)

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 12:46 PM

  Good start by Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Just four runs from the over

  NZ 4/0 (1)

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 12:39 PM

  After a short delay, the players are out in the middle. Hopefully no further delays.

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 12:25 PM

  The groundsmen have removed almost all of the coverings, and we are ready for the game to begin.

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 12:25 PM

  
  Hide and seek game continues in Napier as rain has stopped and the covers are being removed once again.

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 12:18 PM

  The drizzle has returned, and the pitch and square have been covered.

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 12:10 PM

  India have retained the same tam except Harshal Patel who has replaced Shardul Thakur.

   

  Playing XI update 
  
  One change for #TeamIndia as Harshal Patel comes in place of Washington Sundar
  
  Follow the match  https://t.co/rUlivZ2sj9 pic.twitter.com/CneSI2LLK5

  — BCCI (@BCCI) November 22, 2022

   

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 12:00 PM

  New Zealand's captain Tim Southee won the toss and decided to bat first. Indian bowling unit gets ready to swing the ball both ways. Will the Napier weather be helpful?

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 11:59 AM

  The match is going to start at 12:30PM IST with no overs cut. The pitch looks in good condition and it may turn out to be a high scoring game.

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 11:56 AM

  The covers are off the ground now and everyone is expecting the umpires to soon take a look at the pitch. Toss is likely to happen soon.

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 11:51 AM

  Though it's debatable how much time professional cricketers would get to visit the picturesque locations they travel to, but still it's a blessing. 

   

   Of scenic routes, mountains and meadows and some fun along the way as #TeamIndia touchdown Napier ahead of the third and final T20I against New Zealand.#NZvIND pic.twitter.com/zobGI3V0ml

  — BCCI (@BCCI) November 21, 2022

   

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 11:42 AM

  Once again rain is there to play the spoilsport. The toss has been delayed due to rain in Napier. 

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 11:39 AM

  Suryakumar Yadav has slowly replaced Virat Kohli as the most dependable match-winner for India. He can hit big shots from the word go and that changes the entire flavour of the game. His aggression is very calculated and his understanding of proper cricketing shots add a lot of depth to the team's batting. So far, off side off stump balls haven't been causing him much difficulties, but will New Zealand bowlers not be coming with fresh feet and approach in the series decider?

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 11:32 AM

  Given the kind of form Suryakumar Yadav is in, the prime task of the New Zealand bowlers would be to stop him from going all guns. If he stays on the crease for more than 15 balls, he can totally change the colour of the game. Even in the last match, he took only 19 balls to score 62 after completing his half century. His fearless batting and 360-degree approach must be giving Kiwi bowlers a lot to think about. 

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 10:37 AM

  India Vs New Zealand 3rd T20 LIVE Cricket Scorecard and Updates: NZ will look to level series 1-1

  Made it to McLean! Follow the final match of the Sterling Reserve T20 series LIVE on @sparknzsport or @TodayFM_nz in NZ and with @PrimeVideoIN in India #NZvIND #CricketNation pic.twitter.com/ofXbaZWoQi

  — BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) November 22, 2022

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 10:35 AM

  India Vs New Zealand 3rd T20 LIVE Cricket Scorecard and Updates: Will rain play spoilsport in Napier?

  The weather in Napier for the third and final T20I match is forecast to become gloomy in the evening on Tuesday, with rain possible later in the night.

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 10:34 AM

  India Vs New Zealand 3rd T20 LIVE Cricket Scorecard and Updates: New Zealand Probable XI

  Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman/Michael Bracewell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 10:03 AM

  India Vs New Zealand 3rd T20 LIVE Cricket Scorecard and Updates: India Probable XI

  Rishabh Pant, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav/Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Deepak Hooda, Washington Sundar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh/Umran Malik, Mohammad Siraj

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 10:03 AM

  India Vs New Zealand 3rd T20 LIVE Cricket Scorecard and Updates: Shubhman Gill to make T20 debut?

  Shubman Gill was expected to play the second game, however he was not selected. Rishabh Pant and Ishan Kishan opened the innings for the Men in Blue. Will Shubman Gill get a chance to play today? We'll just have to wait and see.

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 09:47 AM

  India Vs New Zealand 3rd T20 LIVE Cricket Scorecard and Updates: India look to end series on high note

  With all of the attention on Suryakumar Yadav, India might yet surprise New Zealand by resting him and playing Sanju Samson in the series finale.

  With little context for the format at the moment and an unassailable lead, India could look to give the youthful and lanky Umran Malik a chance in place of Arshdeep Singh or Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who played throughout the T20 World Cup.

  
• 22 Nov 2022, 09:46 AM

  India Vs New Zealand 3rd T20 LIVE Cricket Scorecard and Updates:

  Squads

  New Zealand: Finn Allen, Devon Conway(w), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee(c), Lockie Ferguson, Michael Bracewell, Blair Tickner

  India: Ishan Kishan, Rishabh Pant(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya(c), Deepak Hooda, Washington Sundar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harshal Patel, Sanju Samson, Kuldeep Yadav, Shubman Gill, Umran Malik