IND vs NZ: Team India beat New Zealand by 73 runs & clinched the series by 3-0

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The Men in Blue defeated New Zealand in the third T20I by 73 runs to take the three-match series 3-0.

New Zealand was thrashed by India by 73 runs in Kolkata on Monday morning. It was their fourth Twenty20 game in a week.

The hosts scored 184-7 in their first innings, with captain Rohit Sharma top-scoring with 56 off 31 balls. In response, the Black Caps were bowled out for 111 in 17.2 overs, giving India a 3-0 series victory. With the ball, left-arm spinner Axar Patel caused the greatest havoc, claiming three wickets in his first two overs.

After opting to bat, Rohit Sharma struck 56 off 31 balls while Ishan Kishan made 29 off 21 balls as India posted 184/7. Martin Guptill’s 51 off 36 balls went in vain as New Zealand could only manage 111-all out in 17.2 overs. Left-arm spinner Axar Patel was the pick of the Indian bowlers with three wickets.

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New Zealand has already named a full-strength squad for both the T20I and the Test series against India.

New Zealand tour of India 2021 – Schedule

1st T20i on November 17 in Jaipur
2nd T20I on November 19 in Ranchi
3rd T20I on November 21 in Kolkata

1st Test from November 25 in Kanpur
2nd Test from December 3 in Mumbai

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