India vs New Zealand Result – 3rd T20I

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3rd T20I • New Zealand tour of India

IND

155/2 (10)

NZ

153/9 (20)

India won by 8 wickets

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End of over 10 (16 runs)

Surya Kumar Yadav 57 (26)

Abhishek Sharma 68 (20)

IND 155/2

Glenn Phillips 1-0-16-0

9.6

4

Glenn Phillips to Surya Kumar Yadav, Four

9.5

4

Glenn Phillips to Surya Kumar Yadav, Four

9.4

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Glenn Phillips to Abhishek Sharma, 1 run

9.3

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Glenn Phillips to Surya Kumar Yadav, 1 run

9.2

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Glenn Phillips to Surya Kumar Yadav, Six

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Glenn Phillips to Surya Kumar Yadav, no run

End of over 9 (17 runs)

Surya Kumar Yadav 42 (21)

Abhishek Sharma 67 (19)

IND 139/2

Mitchell Santner 2-0-28-0

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Mitchell Santner to Surya Kumar Yadav, 1 run

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Mitchell Santner to Surya Kumar Yadav, Six

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Mitchell Santner to Surya Kumar Yadav, Four

8.3

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Mitchell Santner to Abhishek Sharma, 1 run

8.2

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Mitchell Santner to Abhishek Sharma, Four

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Mitchell Santner to Surya Kumar Yadav, 1 run

End of over 8 (17 runs)

Abhishek Sharma 62 (17)

Surya Kumar Yadav 30 (17)

IND 122/2

Ish Sodhi 2-1-28-0

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Ish Sodhi to Abhishek Sharma, Six

7.5

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Ish Sodhi to Surya Kumar Yadav, 1 run

7.4

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Ish Sodhi to Surya Kumar Yadav, 2 runs

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Ish Sodhi to Surya Kumar Yadav, no run

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Ish Sodhi to Surya Kumar Yadav, Four

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Ish Sodhi to Surya Kumar Yadav, Four

End of over 7 (11 runs)

Abhishek Sharma 56 (16)

Surya Kumar Yadav 19 (12)

IND 105/2

Mitchell Santner 1-0-11-0

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Mitchell Santner to Abhishek Sharma, Four

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Mitchell Santner to Surya Kumar Yadav, 1 run

6.4

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Mitchell Santner to Surya Kumar Yadav, no run

6.3

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Mitchell Santner to Abhishek Sharma, 1 run

6.2

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Mitchell Santner to Surya Kumar Yadav, 1 run

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Mitchell Santner to Surya Kumar Yadav, Four

Match Summary

India and New Zealand met in 3rd T20I of New Zealand tour of India, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 9.6: Glenn Phillips to Surya Kumar Yadav, Four | 9.5: Glenn Phillips to Surya Kumar Yadav, Four | 9.2: Glenn Phillips to Surya Kumar Yadav, Six. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (India won by 8 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

9.6: Glenn Phillips to Surya Kumar Yadav, Four
9.5: Glenn Phillips to Surya Kumar Yadav, Four
9.2: Glenn Phillips to Surya Kumar Yadav, Six
8.5: Mitchell Santner to Surya Kumar Yadav, Six
8.4: Mitchell Santner to Surya Kumar Yadav, Four
8.2: Mitchell Santner to Abhishek Sharma, Four
7.6: Ish Sodhi to Abhishek Sharma, Six
7.2: Ish Sodhi to Surya Kumar Yadav, Four

Short Highlights Summary

India won by 8 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 9.6: Glenn Phillips to Surya Kumar Yadav, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

End of over 10 (16 runs)

Surya Kumar Yadav 57 (26)

Abhishek Sharma 68 (20)

IND 155/2

Glenn Phillips 1-0-16-0

9.6 4 Glenn Phillips to Surya Kumar Yadav, Four

9.5 4 Glenn Phillips to Surya Kumar Yadav, Four

9.4 1 Glenn Phillips to Abhishek Sharma, 1 run

9.3 1 Glenn Phillips to Surya Kumar Yadav, 1 run

9.2 6 Glenn Phillips to Surya Kumar Yadav, Six

9.1 0 Glenn Phillips to Surya Kumar Yadav, no run

End of over 9 (17 runs)

Surya Kumar Yadav 42 (21)

Abhishek Sharma 67 (19)

IND 139/2

Mitchell Santner 2-0-28-0

8.6 1 Mitchell Santner to Surya Kumar Yadav, 1 run

8.5 6 Mitchell Santner to Surya Kumar Yadav, Six

8.4 4 Mitchell Santner to Surya Kumar Yadav, Four

8.3 1 Mitchell Santner to Abhishek Sharma, 1 run

8.2 4 Mitchell Santner to Abhishek Sharma, Four

8.1 1 Mitchell Santner to Surya Kumar Yadav, 1 run

End of over 8 (17 runs)

Abhishek Sharma 62 (17)

Surya Kumar Yadav 30 (17)

IND 122/2

Ish Sodhi 2-1-28-0

7.6 6 Ish Sodhi to Abhishek Sharma, Six

7.5 1 Ish Sodhi to Surya Kumar Yadav, 1 run

7.4 2 Ish Sodhi to Surya Kumar Yadav, 2 runs

7.3 0 Ish Sodhi to Surya Kumar Yadav, no run

7.2 4 Ish Sodhi to Surya Kumar Yadav, Four

7.1 4 Ish Sodhi to Surya Kumar Yadav, Four

End of over 7 (11 runs)

Abhishek Sharma 56 (16)

Surya Kumar Yadav 19 (12)

IND 105/2

Mitchell Santner 1-0-11-0

6.6 4 Mitchell Santner to Abhishek Sharma, Four

6.5 1 Mitchell Santner to Surya Kumar Yadav, 1 run

6.4 0 Mitchell Santner to Surya Kumar Yadav, no run

6.3 1 Mitchell Santner to Abhishek Sharma, 1 run

6.2 1 Mitchell Santner to Surya Kumar Yadav, 1 run

6.1 4 Mitchell Santner to Surya Kumar Yadav, Four

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I match?
India won by 8 wickets.

What is the India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I?
India vs New Zealand is the 3rd T20I of the 2026 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch India vs New Zealand live score?
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