India vs New Zealand Highlights 3rd T20I 2021: IND Defeat NZ To Complete Whitewash

India complete another whitewash of New Zealand in T20Is as they defeat the Black Caps by 73 runs in Kolkata. It was a sensational display by Rohit Sharma's men in all three departments as the Kiwis were the second-best team not in this game but throughout the series.

Caught! Venkatesh Oyer gets his first wicket in T20Is as he dsimisses Adam Milne. Milne c Rohit b Venkatesh Iyer 7(6).

Wicket! Another brilliant piece of fielding from the Indian team as it is Ishan Kishan again and this time with a direct hit which sees Mithcell Santner short of his crease by some distance. Santner run out (Ishan Kishan) 2(4).

Wicket! India continue to unsettle New Zealand as Jimmy Neesham is the latest batter to depart. Rishabh Pant takes a brilliant catch as Hashal Patel gets his first scalp of the game. Neesham c Pant b Harshal Patel 3(7). 

Wicket! A mix-up between the two Kiwi batters results in a run-out as Tim Seifert has caught short of his crease. Seifert run out (Ishan Kishan/Pant) 17(18).

Wicket! Yuzvendra Chahal gets the danger man as he dismisses Martin Guptill. The Kiwi tried to clear the boundary but instead found Suryakumar Yadav. Guptill c Suryakumar Yadav b Chahal 51(36).

Martin Guptill and Tim Seifert have huge responsibilities on their shoulders after New Zealand's poor start to the game. Both players have a good record against India in recent times and will be aiming to count on some of that.

Wicket! Axar Patel gets his third wicket of the game as he dismisses Glen Phillips for a duck. Glenn Phillips b Axar 0(4).

Wickets! Axar Patel provides the early breakthrough as he strikes twice in his very first over of the game. Daryl Mitchell is caught by Harshal Patel and Mark Chapman departs after being stumped by Rishabh Pant.

Martin Guptill and Daryl Mitchell have a huge task in front of them as they aim to lay a great foundation in this chase. New Zealand will be aiming to end the series with a win.

The momentum shifted on multiple occasions in the innings but important knocks from Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan and cameos from Harshal Patel and Deepak Chahar has propelled India to a competitive score on the venue.

Hit-Wicket! A bizarre dismissal but New Zealand will take that as Harshal Patel de[arts after a strong cameo. Harshal Patel hit wkt b Ferguson 18(11).

Wicket! New Zealand are dragging themselves back into the game as Adam Milne accounts for Shreyas Iyer. Shreyas Iyer c Daryl Mitchell b Milne 25(20). 

Wicket! Trent Boult breaks the partnership as he dismisses Venkatesh Iyer. A steady contribution from the newcomer who was foxed by a slower delivery and gave an easy catch to Mark Chapman. Venkatesh Iyer c Chapman b Boult 20(15). 

After a strong start, India lost their way in the middle over losing wickets in quick succession. However, Shreyas and Venkatesh Iyer have steadied the innings with a solid partnership and will be looking to up the scoring rate in the closing stages of the game.

Wicket! It looked like New Zealand needed something special to dismiss Rohit Sharma and Ish Sodhi produced just that as he took a one-handed stunner off his own bowling. Rohit c and b Ish Sodhi 56(31).

Fifty! Another brilliant knock by India's new T20I skipper as he brings up his 26th half-century on the format. India have lost wickets after a strong start and Rohit Sharma will be very crucial for the hosts as the game progresses.

Caught! Another smart piece of bowling by Mitch Santner as he realised Rishabh Pant is trying to clear the field and bowled a bit wider which the Indian batter mistimes and lofted in the air for an easy catch to Jimmy Neesham. Pant c Neesham b Santner 4(6).

Wicket! Skipper Mitchell Santner has got New Zealand back into the game with two scalps in an over and this time it was Suryakumar Yadav as Martin Guptill takes a brilliant diving catch. Suryakumar Yadav c Guptill b Santner 0(4).

Wicket! Captain Mitchell Santner breaks the partnership as he dismisses Ishan Kishan. It was brilliant work from Tim Seifert behind the stumps as he takes a sharp catch. Ishan Kishan c Seifert b Santner 29(21).