India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I, Live Score: Rahul Tripathi Departs For 44 But Shubman Gill Solid For 2 Down India

IND vs NZ: OUT

OUT!!! Big sigh of relief for New Zealand as he scalps the big wicket of Rahul Tripathi for 44. Tripathi, who was in an aggressive form, unleashes a big shot on Ish Sodhi’s delivery but Lockie Ferguson takes a superb catch at the square leg. A beautiful cameo comes to an end. 

IND 87/2 (8.2 overs)

IND vs NZ: SIX

SIX!!! Ish Sodhi gets the same treatment from Rahul Tripathi as he also gets hit for a huge maximum. He hammers it over the long-off and the ball lands into the crowd.

IND 87/1 (8.1 overs)

IND vs NZ: SIX

After hitting a brilliant boundary, Rahul Tripathi continues the carnage and smashes a huge maximum on the very next delivery of Mitchell Santner. He hammers a straight down to the ground shot as the ball goes sailing over the fence. 

IND 80/1 (7.3 overs)

IND vs NZ: FOUR

FOUR!!! Rahul Tripathi opens his arms and hits a brilliant boundary on Ish Sodhi’s delivery. He unleashes a shot towards the extra cover as the ball goes for a four after a couple of bounces.

IND 64/1 (6.2 overs)

IND vs NZ: SIX

SIX!!! First maximum after a long time. Rahul Tripathi shows real intent and smashes a huge one on Lockie Ferguson’s delivery. Tripathi hammers it towards the fine leg and ball goes straight into the crowd. 

IND 54/1 (5.2 overs)

IND vs NZ: FOUR

FOUR!! Rahul Tripathi his a brilliant boundary on Lockie Ferguson’s delivery. He hammers a shot towards the third man and steals four runs.

IND 48/1 (5.1 overs)

IND vs NZ: FOUR

FOUR!! Gill continues his carnage as he places another boundary in the same over of Blair Tickner. Gill takes the advantage of the short delivery and pulls it over the square for a boundary. Brilliant batting from the youngster.

IND 43/1 (4.5 overs)

IND vs NZ: Back-to-back boundaries

What a shot!!! Shubman Gill fires two back-to-back boundaries on Blair Tickner’s delivery. The first one comes after he flicks it over the mid-wicket. The second one comes after he hammers an off-drive as the ball simply dodges the mid-off fielder to cross the boundary line. 

IND 39/1 (4.3 overs)

IND vs NZ: FOUR

FOUR!!! Shubman Gill keeps the momentum alive for India and gets another boundary. Gill places a square cut and steals a boundary on Lockie Ferguson’s delivery.

IND 23/1 (2.4 overs)

IND vs NZ: FOUR

FOUR!!! Rahul Tripathi joins the party and smashes a boundary on Lockie Ferguson’s delivery. Tripathi perfectly scoops it over the fine leg and gets four runs. India aim for recovery after Ishan Kishan’s dismissal. 

IND 18/1 (2.2 overs)

IND vs NZ: FOUR

FOUR!!! Shubman Gill hits another boundary on Michael Bracewell’s delivery. Gill punches it through the covers as the ball straight away goes for a four. Brilliant batting from the youngster.

IND 14/1 (2 overs)

IND vs NZ: OUT

OUT!!! Michael Bracewell gives New Zealand an early breakthrough as he dismisses Ishan Kishan for 1. Bracewell’s delivery hits Ishan on the pads as he gets LBW and India lose their first wicket in the second over. Big shock for the hosts.

IND 7/1 (1.2 overs)

IND vs NZ: FOUR

FOUR!!! Shubman Gill gets off the mark in style as he hits a brilliant boundary on Benjamin Lister’s delivery. Gill unleashes a drive through the extra cover as the ball comfortably crosses the boundary rope.

IND 5/0 (0.5 overs)

IND vs NZ: We are underway

The third and final T20I match between India and New Zealand is underway. Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan open for India while Benjamin Lister opens the bowling attack for New Zealand. A jaw dropping series finale is here. 

IND vs NZ: New Zealand’s Playing XI

New Zealand (Playing XI): Finn Allen, Devon Conway(w), Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Ben Lister, Blair Tickner

IND vs NZ: India’s Playing XI

India (Playing XI): Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan(w), Rahul Tripathi, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya(c), Deepak Hooda, Washington Sundar, Shivam Mavi, Kuldeep Yadav, Umran Malik, Arshdeep Singh

IND vs NZ: Here’s what Mitchell Santner said at the toss

We were going to bowl first, looks like a good surface either way. Lucknow was a challenging surface, maybe 120 would have done the trick. But we have to adapt. Great experience to play here, it is my first time here. Doesn’t get any bigger than this with the series on the line. Both surfaces so far were very different, but today we need the boys to adapt to the bigger boundaries. This should be a good challenge. One change for us – Ben Lister in for Jacob Duffy.

IND vs NZ: Here’s what Hardik Pandya said at the toss

We’re going to bat first. Want to put some runs and take the game from there. Looks like a very good wicket, we played here in the IPL final where the ball did a bit more in the second innings. Tough on the batters in the last two games, but credit to them for the approach they have shown. This is what as a unit we strive for, we are going to get tested but we will learn from it. These kind of knockout games teach you a lot. One change – Umran comes in for Yuzi because this surface looks like it will help the fast bowlers

IND vs NZ: Umran replaces Chahal

Pacer Umran Malik has been called back into the Playing XI as he replaced spinner Yuzvendra Chahal for the third and final T20I. Team India will be batting first after winning the toss. 

IND vs NZ: India opt to bat

India skipper Hardik Pandya wins the toss and opts to bat first against New Zealand in the third and final T20I match. 

IND vs NZ: Series deciding match

The three-match series is levelled at 1-1 and today’s clash will be the series decider between India and New Zealand. The second T20I was a low-scoring affair as only 200 runs were scored in 39.5 overs. 

IND vs NZ Live: Hello and welcome

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the third and final T20I match between India and New Zealand, straight from the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Stay tuned for all the live updates.