Guwahati’s Barsapara Stadium witnessed Jasprit Bumrah at his devastating best, claiming 3/17 to bundle New Zealand for 153/9 in the decisive third T20I. India, leading 2-0, requires 154 runs to secure the series in style.
Suryakumar Yadav called right at the toss, putting NZ in to bat. The Kiwis lost Conway (1) at 2 and Ravindra (4) at 13/2. Phillips revived hopes with Seifert (12 off 11) for 21 runs, then exploded with Chapman for 52 in 41 overs—Chapman 32 (2×6, 2×4, 23b), Phillips agonizingly stranded on 48 (6×4, 1×6, 40b).
Santner’s 27 provided stability amid collapses. Bumrah dominated, with Pandya and Bishnoi grabbing braces, Rana one scalp.
Team India boasts SKY (c), Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Harshit Rana, Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Bumrah—a perfect blend of youth and experience.
New Zealand under Santner fields Conway, Seifert (wk), Ravindra, Phillips, Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Jamieson, Henry, Sodhi, Duffy.
As floodlights take over, India’s chase promises fireworks. Will they seal the deal? The momentum is firmly with the hosts.