The third T20 match played between India and New Zealand in Napier was a draw. Batting first in this match, the hosts scored 160 runs in 19.4 overs after being all out. When play was stopped after 9 overs due to rain, by this time India had scored 75 runs from 4 wickets. Based on the Duckworth-Lewis rule, both teams’ scores were equal. Which is why this match was tied, India knocked out New Zealand 1-0 in the T20 series. Suryakumar Yadav made a blast in this series. He was awarded the Player of the Series title.
At one point in this match, India were struggling after losing three wickets for 21 runs. In such a situation, Suryakumar Yadav shared a 39-run partnership with captain Hardik Pandya to bring the score to 50. Suryakumar said, the weather is not in our control. The pressure is always on. When it doesn’t happen, it’s not fun. He further said, I’m enjoying my hitting. I don’t carry any load. Suryakumar Yadav scored 124 runs in the T20 series. In the second game played at Mount Maunganui, he played a stormy 111-run inning. While he scored 13 runs in the third game. The first game was not played due to rain. He received the Player of the Series award for his great performance in the T20 series.
India defeated New Zealand 1-0 in the T20 series. The match to be played in Wellington on November 18 was not played due to rain. Not a single ball was thrown in this match. In the second match at Mount Maunganui, India defeated the Kiwis by 65 runs. In this match, batting first, India scored 191 runs for 6 wickets. The Kiwi team that went out to chase the target were down to 126 runs. While the match played in Napier was a tie. In this way, India captured the T20 series 1-0.