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India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I Match Summary

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Match Ended

3rd T20I, Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati , Jan 25, 2026

India

155/2 (10.0/20)

New Zealand

153/9 (20.0/20)

India beat New Zealand by 8 wickets

Player of the Match

Jasprit Bumrah

3/17(4)

NZ 153/9

Top Batsmen

Glenn Phillips

48 (40)

6x4s
1x6s
120SR

Mark Chapman

32 (23)

2x4s
2x6s
139.13SR

Top Bowlers

Jasprit Bumrah

ECON 4.25

OVERS

17/3

R/W

Ravi Bishnoi

ECON 4.50

OVERS

18/2

R/W

IND 155/2

Top Batsmen

Abhishek Sharma

68 (20)

7x4s
5x6s
340SR

Suryakumar Yadav

57 (26)

6x4s
3x6s
219.23SR

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ECON 14.00

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ECON 14.00

OVERS

28/1

R/W

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!

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.

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.

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.

Time for the presentation ceremony...

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.

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.

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.

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.

Over 10 : 155/2

16 Runs

09.1
69.2
19.3
19.4
49.5
49.6

S. Yadav

57 (26)

A. Sharma

68 (20)

G. Phillips

1-0-16-0

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.

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.

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.

9.3

Glenn Phillips To Suryakumar Yadav

A touch full, outside off, dragged across to long on for a single.

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.

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.

Over 9 : 139/2

17 Runs

18.1
48.2
18.3
48.4
68.5
18.6

S. Yadav

42 (21)

A. Sharma

67 (19)

M. Santner

2-0-28-0

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.

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.

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.

8.3

Mitchell Santner To Abhishek Sharma

Length ball, on leg, Sharma backs away and works it through covers for a single.

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.

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.

Over 8 : 122/2

17 Runs

47.1
47.2
07.3
27.4
17.5
67.6

A. Sharma

62 (17)

S. Yadav

30 (17)

I. Sodhi

2-0-28-1

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.

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.

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.

7.3

Ish Sodhi To Suryakumar Yadav

Shortish ball, on off, Suryakumar rocks back and punches it back to the bowler.

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!

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.

Over 7 : 105/2

11 Runs

46.1
16.2
16.3
06.4
16.5
46.6

A. Sharma

56 (16)

S. Yadav

19 (12)

M. Santner

1-0-11-0

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.

6.5

Mitchell Santner To Suryakumar Yadav

Loopy ball, drifting in, on middle and leg. SKY knocks it to long off for a single.

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.

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