New Zealand
VS
India
New Zealand vs India Match Details
Tip Summary
- India are having a significant lead of 1-0 in the three-match series after winning the second T20 International by 65 runs.
- New Zealand batters need to come up with a better performance on Tuesday to ensure a victory for their team.
- The last time India toured New Zealand for a T20I series, they scored a whirlwind victory by 5-0.
India will have their eyes set on another series victory in the shortest format of the game when they will battle it out against New Zealand in the final T20 International. The Men in Blue are leading by 1-0. No play was possible between the two sides in the opening game of the three-match series because of persistent rainfall at McLean Park in Napier.
Meanwhile, It was the Indian team who displayed a brilliant brand of cricket in the second T20 International. Playing at the Bay Oval under the leadership of a young Hardik Pandya, India cruised to a stunning victory by 65 runs. Suryakumar Yadav was the lone warrior for the team with the bat in the first innings. His terrific century propelled the visitors to a mammoth score of 191 runs.
In the second innings, Indian bowlers carried the momentum forward as they gave no chances to the Blackcaps to make a comeback. Despite good efforts by skipper Kane Williamson, the hosts scored only 126 runs. The Kiwis need to re-look at their strategies with the bat in order to avoid a series loss. The team will be hoping for more contributions from the opening duo of Finn Allen and Devon Conway.
Meanwhile, speaking of India, they will be confident of sealing the series. Undoubtedly, Hardik Pandya & Men will walk as favorites in the Tuesday match.