3rd ODI India in New Zealand, 3 ODI Series, 2022

Earlier in the game, The Indian batters just couldn't gather any momentum as the wickets kept on tumbling for the Indian batters. Shreyas Iyer and Washington Sundar played a good knock scoring 49 and 51 respectively. Daryl Mitchell and Adam Milne were the pick of the bowlers for New Zealand as they bagged three wickets each. They restricted India to a below-par total of 219 and were on their course to chase the total but the rain gods had something else planned for them.

The Kiwis always had the upper hand in the game and clearly, they were the better side in the game. Their openers started well for them and Finn Allen was dismissed for 57 after an amazing knock. They were104/1 inside 18 overs where the rain played a spoilsport. Nonetheless, they win the series by 1-0 and they will be the happier side at the end of the series.

Right then, that is it from this game. The rain gods interrupt and the game ends with no result. New Zealand win the series 1-0 and Kane Williamson picks up the ODI series trophy. India now has an ODI series lined up with Bangladesh. The first game is on 4th December at 11.30 am IST (6:00 am GMT). Do join us early for the build-up as well. Till then, take care. Cheers!

Kane Williamson, the skipper of New Zealand, says that they applied themselves nicely in the first ODI which was eventually series-defining. Adds that is odd to have so much rain during this time of the year. Feels like seamers did well to extract purchase from the wicket. Daryl Mitchell and Adam Milne combined well with the ball. Shares that Adam Milne kept going despite a niggle. Also says that it is nice to get a well-deserved break from the busy schedule and now the focus shifts to the

Shikhar Dhawan, the skipper of India, says that he hopes the weather in Bangladesh would be better. Adds that this a young unit and they have learned a lot from this series. Feels that bowlers bowled a bit short and they need to be consistent with their lengths. Also says that batters would have learned to take the partnership deep. Feels that it is always challenging in seaming and overcast conditions in New Zealand. Reckons that it will be a totally different side with senior players back in

Tom Latham is the Player of the Series for his match-winning knock in the first ODI. He says that it was a nice evening for the whole group in the first ODI. Adds that it is a shame not to get any play in the other two ODIs. Shares that it is nice to get a series win. Reckons that the bowlers bowled well in the morning with some assistance from the wicket. Feels it was a great effort to restrict India to 220. Also says that it was a great opening stand by Finn Allen and Devon Conway. Ends by

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India was outplayed in this game but seeing at the bright side, this series have provided a great learning curve for this young Indian side. Gill performed exceedingly well, Washington Sundar was outstanding in this series, and the young guns got a chance to get some experience at the international level. Going ahead, they will be hoping for a better performance in their bowling unit.

Update 2.35 pm IST (9.05 am GMT) - The match has been abandoned! The ground staff tried their best to get the field ready to play as and when the rain stopped. But, persistent rain meant no more play was possible today. New Zealand win the ODI series 1-0!

Update 2.31 pm IST (9.01 am GMT) - It is still raining and the covers are still on. Even if the rain stops now, it might take some time to clear up the damage. We have 49 minutes remaining to get in those 2 overs to have a result in this game. Stay tuned for further updates.

The sun is shining brightly in Pallekele where Afghanistan have won the toss and have opted to bat first against Sri Lanka in the third and final ODI that will begin at 2.30 pm IST ( 9.00 am GMT). With them being 1-0 down in the series, Sri Lanka will look to level the series and collect crucial ODI Super League points. On the other hand, Afghanistan, who have sealed their ODI World Cup spot, will look to clinch this series 2-0. Do switch tabs and follow our coverage of that game.

Update 1.55 pm IST (8:25 am GMT) - It still continues to rain here at Hagley Oval, Christchurch and it won't be long before we start losing overs. New Zealand is 50 ahead of the DLS par score but this is only when we complete 20 overs of play. For now, the waiting game continues.

Update 1.34 pm IST (8.04 am GMT) - The covers are still on and this doesn't look like a drizzle. Let's hope the rain gods show some mercy and we can have some cricketing action soon. Fingers crossed.

As we wait for the rain to relent at the Hagley Oval, in the meantime you can switch tabs and follow our coverage of the 1st Test between Australia and West Indies as Australia is batting for 197/2 on the first day. Stay tuned for further updates.

Update 12.51 pm IST (7.21 am GMT) - It has started to rain and the ground staff rush onto the ground with covers. Let's hope that this is just a passing shower. Remember, we need 20 overs to be bowled in the New Zealand innings to have a result.

Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, Fuller one on leg, Devon Conway flicks it towards mid-wicket for one.

Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, Bowls it outside off, Devon Conway leaves it alone towards the keeper.

Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, FOUR! Fine shot. Slightly shorter and on off, Devon Conway pulls it hard and through deep mid-wicket for a boundary!

Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, Fuller and on off, Devon Conway drives it but finds the fielder at covers.

Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, Good length and outside off, left alone by Devon Conway.

Arshdeep Singh comes on to bowl.

Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, Slightly shorter and on off, Devon Conway pulls it towards mid-wicket for a brace.

Umran Malik to Kane Williamson, Outside off shaping it in, Kane Williamson was well aware of this and lets it go. Good over from Umran Malik!

Umran Malik to Kane Williamson, Back of a length again, outside off. Kane Williamson leaves it alone.

Umran Malik to Kane Williamson, Slightly shorter one and just outside off, Kane Williamson looks to defend it but misses. Close!

Kane Williamson comes in at number 3 for New Zealand.

Umran Malik to Finn Allen, OUT! TAKEN! India finally have a breakthrough in the game. Slightly shorter one on off, Finn Allen looks to slap it but doesn't connect well. It carries towards short covers where Suryakumar Yadav takes a good catch diving forward. Finn Allen departs after an excellent knock!

Umran Malik to Finn Allen, Slightly shorter again, Finn Allen fends it to point.

Umran Malik to Finn Allen, FOUR! Slightly shorter and outside leg, Finn Allen swivels and just gives it a fine tickle as the ball races away the fine leg fence for a boundary!

Drinks break! The openers have put New Zealand firmly in control at the moment. Finn Allen and Devon Conway did a great job seeing off the new ball and are now starting to accelerate. India will need to regroup during this break and come back with a game plan.

Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Slightly shorter angling it into the batter, Finn Allen flicks it towards mid on for one.

Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, SIX! Well connected. Slightly shorter and on off, Finn Allen hangs back and lofts it over long off for a maximum. Fifty up for Finn Allen!

Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Another one on off, Finn Allen punches it but finds the fielder at covers.

Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, On off, this is played towards point for one.

Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, Fuller and on middle, Devon Conway defends it towards the leg side.

Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Slightly shorter and on off, Finn Allen flicks it to mid on for one.

Umran Malik to Devon Conway, On a length and outside off, Devon Conway lets it go.

Umran Malik to Devon Conway, Fuller and on off, Devon Conway eases it towards mid on.

Umran Malik to Devon Conway, Fuller one and on off, Devon Conway drives it but finds the fielder at covers.

Umran Malik to Finn Allen, Length again, down leg. Finn Allen swivels and pulls it to fine leg for one.

Umran Malik to Devon Conway, Good length angling it into the batter, Devon Conway flicks it to mid on for a quick single.

Umran Malik to Devon Conway, On a length and on off, this is defended towards covers.

Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, Bowls it outside off, Devon Conway drives it to covers for one again.

Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Flatter one and on middle, Finn Allen flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Fuller one and on middle, Finn Allen works it towards the fielder at mid-wicket.

Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Touch fuller and on off, Finn Allen looks to play at it but doesn't connect well. Dot.

Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, Slightly shorter and on off, Devon Conway eases it to mid on for one.

Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, Bowls it outside off, Devon Conway defends it to mid on.

Umran Malik to Finn Allen, Slightly shorter one, Finn Allen pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a brace.

Umran Malik to Finn Allen, Good length and on off, Finn Allen drives it but finds the fielder at covers.

Umran Malik to Finn Allen, Back of a length and on middle, Finn Allen defends it back towards the bowler.

Umran Malik to Finn Allen, Slightly shorter one, Finn Allen pulls it to backward square leg for a brace.

Umran Malik to Finn Allen, Another dot. On a length again, Finn Allen eases it to short covers.

Umran Malik to Finn Allen, On a length and on off, Finn Allen defends it towards covers. Dot.

Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Bowls it on leg, Finn Allen flicks it towards backward square leg for one.

Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, Goes fuller this time, Devon Conway pushes it towards long on for one again.

Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Flatter one on middle, Finn Allen knocks it towards mid on for one.

Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Fuller and on off, this is defended out solidly.

Washington Sundar to Finn Allen, Slightly shorter on off, Finn Allen defends it back towards the bowler.

Will Deepak Chahar continue? No, Washington Sundar replaces him.

Washington Sundar to Devon Conway, Flatter one on middle, Devon Conway works it to mid-wicket for one.

Umran Malik to Devon Conway, Slightly shorter, on off. Devon Conway taps it towards point for one. 12 runs off the over!

Umran Malik to Finn Allen, Nails a yorker down leg, Finn Allen digs it to backward square leg. They collect three runs.

Umran Malik to Finn Allen, FOUR! Slightly shorter this time but gets the same result. This is cut away through backward point for another boundary!

Umran Malik to Finn Allen, FOUR! Fine shot. Fuller and outside off, Finn Allen opens the face of his bat and guides it through point for a boundary!

Umran Malik to Finn Allen, Shorter one on off, Finn Allen looks to play an upper cut but misses.

Time for Powerplay 2! India can now have a maximum of 4 fielders outside the 30-yard circle.

Umran Malik to Finn Allen, Touch fuller and on leg, Finn Allen flicks it but finds the fielder at square leg.

Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, Touch shorter outside off, Devon Conway pushes it to backward point.

Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, FOUR! Short and just outside off, Devon Conway gets into the position early and punches it past backward point for a boundary. This is turning out to be an expensive over by Deepak Chahar.

Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, Good-length delivery on middle, Devon Conway defends it back to the bowler.

Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, FOUR! Make that three in an over! Deepak Chahar loses his radar and bowls a low full-toss outside off, Devon Conway drives it through the covers region for another boundary.

Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, FOUR! This one even better by Devon Conway! Full on middle by Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway presents a full face of the bat and drives it back past the bowler for second boundary of the over.

Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, FOUR! Fullish delivery on off, Devon Conway pushes it down the ground and times it nicely to get past mid off for a boundary. 

Umran Malik to Finn Allen, FOUR! Pitched up outside off and right in the arc of Finn Allen, gets forward and drives it to the right of mid off fielder for a boundary. Umran Malik concedes 9 runs from his first over.

Umran Malik to Finn Allen, Short on off and angling in, Finn Allen gets on top of the bounce and punches it to the right of backward point for a couple of runs.

Umran Malik to Finn Allen, Shorter outside off, Finn Allen sways away and lets it go through to the keeper.

Umran Malik to Devon Conway, Short on off, Devon Conway opens the bat face and guides it to third man for a single.

Umran Malik to Devon Conway, WIDE! Another wayward delivery by Umran Malik, bowls it short and down the leg side. Devon Conway shoulders arms to it.

Umran Malik to Devon Conway, Short and angling in, Devon Conway pushes it to point for a dot.

Umran Malik to Devon Conway, WIDE! Umran Malik bangs in short outside off and it goes over the head of the batter. Devon Conway leaves it alone.

Umran Malik to Devon Conway, Starts with a shorter delivery outside off, Devon Conway lets it go.

Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Shorter outside off and shaping away from the batter, Finn Allen shoulders arms to the delivery.

Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Shorter on off by Arshdeep Singh, Finn Allen leaves it alone.

Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, FOUR! Another streaky boundary for Finn Allen! A good bouncer outside off, Finn Allen goes for the pull and gets a top edge that flies towards fine leg. Washington Sundar decides to go for the catch but it falls short of him and ends up conceding a boundary.

Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, A bumper at the batter by Arshdeep Singh, Finn Allen ducks under it and lets it go through to the keeper.

Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, Leg bye! Full and drifting onto the pads, Devon Conway fails to get any bat on it as he tried to flick. The ball rolls off his pads towards fine leg for a single.

Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, WIDE! Touch fuller and swinging away from the batter, Devon Conway lets it go and the umpire calls it a wide.

Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, A bit short outside off, Finn Allen pushes it to cover for a dot.

Deepak Chahar to Finn Allen, FOUR! Edged but safe! Good-length delivery in the channel on off, Finn Allen pokes at it and gets an outside edge that falls between the first and second slip for a boundary. Finn Allen is lucky to survive there.

Deepak Chahar to Finn Allen, Beaten! Good-length delivery outside off, Finn Allen goes for the cut and gets beaten on the outside edge. Deepak Chahar and the slip fielders go up in appeal but the umpire shakes his head. Shikhar Dhawan decides against a review.

Deepak Chahar to Finn Allen, Tad shorter outside off, Finn Allen punches it off the back foot to mid off for a dot.

Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, Pitched up outside off, Devon Conway drives it to mid off and rushes for a quick single.

Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, Good-length delivery outside off and shaping away, Devon Conway shoulders arms to the delivery.

Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, Full outside off and angling in, Devon Conway looks to drive this one and gets it from the inner part of the bat towards mid on for a dot.

Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, FOUR! Lucky boundary for New Zealand! Touch shorter outside off, Finn Allen frees his arms and looks to go down the ground. Gets a thick outside edge that flies over the slip cordon for a boundary.

Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Fuller on off, Finn Allen gets forward and defends it to cover.

Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Was that a chance! Length delivery on off, Finn Allen looks to drive it on the up ends up hitting it just over the reach of Arshdeep Singh. He got his fingertips to it.

Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Good-length delivery outside off and shaping away, Finn Allen leaves it alone.

Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Four Leg byes! Arshdeep Singh loses his radar and sprays it down the leg side. The ball comes off Finn Allen's pads as he tried to flick. The ball trickles to fine leg fence for a boundary.

Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Good-length delivery outside off, Finn Allen lets it go through to the keeper.

Deepak Chahar to Finn Allen, Tad shorter and at the batter, Finn Allen works this one off the back foot to fine leg for a single.

Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, Shorter and drifting onto the pads, Devon Conway looks to clips this one and misses. The ball comes off his pads and rolls towards fine leg for a single.

Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, FOUR! Fullish delivery and wide outside off, Devon Conway frees his arms and drives it through covers for his first boundary.

Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, Full outside off and going away, Devon Conway leaves it alone.

Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, Touch shorter on middle, Devon Conway pushes it to mid-wicket for a dot.

Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, Good-length delivery in the channel on off and shaping in, Devon Conway gets forward and defends it to mid off.

Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Fullish delivery outside off, Finn Allen looks to drive this one through covers but misses.

Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Touch shorter on off, Finn Allen pushes it off the back foot to cover for no run.

Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, Good-length delivery outside off, Finn Allen shoulders arms and lets it go.

Arshdeep Singh to Finn Allen, FOUR! A wayward delivery and Arshdeep Singh pays the peace. Sprays it full and down the leg side, Finn Allen lets the ball come to him and flicks it fine wide of fine leg for a boundary.

Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, Banged in short by Arshdeep Singh, hurries Devon Conway as he tried to pull. Gets it from the upper part of the bat and goes towards fine leg for a single.

Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, Touch fuller outside off, Devon Conway drives it straight to mid off.

Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, Good-length delivery outside off going away, Devon Conway works it to third man for a single.

Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, Touch fuller on middle and angling in, Devon Conway drives it back to Deepak Chahar.

Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, Pitched up outside off and shaping away, Devon Conway plays it back to the bowler.

Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, Full and angling into the pads, Devon Conway knocks it back to the bowler for a dot.

Deepak Chahar to Devon Conway, Good-length delivery on off, Devon Conway defends with a straight bat to extra cover.

Deepak Chahar to Finn Allen, Good-length delivery outside off and moving away, Finn Allen pushes at it with hard hands and gets a thick outside edge that flies past second slip for a single.

Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, Full on middle, Devon Conway shuffles across to flick and mishits it to mid off. A maiden to start with by Arshdeep Singh.

Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, Full and swinging away, Devon Conway tries to defend and gets an inside edge onto his pads.

Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, Full and just outside off, Devon Conway pushes it to mid off for a dot.

Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, Full on off moving away, Devon Conway gets forward to defend and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Deepak Chahar to Finn Allen, Full and swinging into the batter, Finn Allen drills it down the ground but straight to mid on. A probing first over by Deepak Chahar.

Deepak Chahar to Finn Allen, Good-length delivery on off, Finn Allen defends it carefully towards cover.

Deepak Chahar to Finn Allen, Full and shaping away, Finn Allen drives it straight to mid off for a dot.

Deepak Chahar to Finn Allen, Touch fuller outside off, Finn Allen gets forward and defends it to cover.

Deepak Chahar to Finn Allen, Pitched up outside off and swinging away from the batter, Finn Allen leaves it alone.

Deepak Chahar to Finn Allen, Finn Allen gets off the mark straightaway! Full and drifting onto the pads, Finn Allen clips it nicely behind square on the leg side. Comes back for the second as it is hit wide of fine leg.

Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, Starts with a beauty! Fuller outside off and shaping away, Devon Conway pokes at it and he is lucky not to get an outside edge.

Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, Good-length delivery on off, seams in after pitching. Devon Conway lets it go and Rishabh Pant does well to gather it with his left hand.

Arshdeep Singh to bowl from the other end.

The onus will be on Deepak Chahar and co. to get some early inroads for India while New Zealand would want to keep wickets in hand at the start and take the chase forward once it gets easier to bat. Will India level the series or will it be New Zealand to clinch the series 2-0? Chase coming up in a bit…

... The Run Chase ...

New Zealand bowled well at the start but were unable to take full advantage of the conditions on offer, managing to pick up just one wicket in the first ten overs. However, they clawed their way back into the game in the middle overs as they kept picking wickets at regular intervals which did not allow India to get away with any partnerships. Daryl Mitchell and Adam Milne were the stars with the ball for New Zealand taking 3 wickets each while Tim Southee chipped in with 2 wickets. To back th

So, India fail to bat the entire quota of 50 overs as they are bowled out for 219. New Zealand will certainly be the happier side at the halfway mark. Sent into bat first, India got off to a cautious start in their batting effort. They did a great job of seeing off the new ball in testing conditions. At 85-2, India were going along nicely with Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant in the middle. However, once the latter was dismissed, India lost their way and were reduced to 149-6. India had a cou

Tim Southee to Washington Sundar, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Shorter one and on off, Washington Sundar looks to play at it but misses. A loud appeal and the finger goes up. Washington Sundar decides to review it. Ultra Edge shows a spike and India are bowled out for 219!

Tim Southee to Washington Sundar, On a length and on off, Washington Sundar eases it to mid on.

Tim Southee to Washington Sundar, SIX! Up and over. On a length and on off, Washington Sundar pulls it over deep mid-wicket for a massive six. This brings fifty up for Washington Sundar!

Daryl Mitchell to Umran Malik, Fuller one angling it into the batter, Umran Malik defends it to mid off.

Daryl Mitchell to Umran Malik, Shorer one and on middle, Umran Malik looks to pull it but misses.

Daryl Mitchell to Umran Malik, Fuller and on off, Umran Malik defends it to mid off.

Daryl Mitchell to Umran Malik, Outside off, left alone.

Umran Malik is the next man in.

Daryl Mitchell to Arshdeep Singh, OUT! LBW! Fuller and on middle, Arshdeep Singh looks to play at it but misses and the ball hits his pads. A loud appeal and the finger goes up. Arshdeep Singh decides to review. Ball Tracking shows three reds and Arshdeep Singh makes his way back into the hut.

Daryl Mitchell to Washington Sundar, Slightly shorter and on off, Washington Sundar taps it to covers for one.

Will Mitchell Santner continue? No, Daryl Mitchell replaces him.

Tim Southee to Arshdeep Singh, SIX! Well connected. Back of a length and on off, Arshdeep Singh pulls it hard and over deep mid-wicket for a maximum!

Tim Southee to Arshdeep Singh, Slightly shorter again, outside off. Singh looks to slap it but misses.

Tim Southee to Arshdeep Singh, Shorter and on off, Singh lets it go.

Tim Southee to Arshdeep Singh, Slightly shorter and outside off, Singh looks to play at it but misses. Close!

Tim Southee to Arshdeep Singh, Fuller and on off, Singh eases it to mid on.

Tim Southee to Arshdeep Singh, On a length and on off, Singh defends it out solidly.

Mitchell Santner to Washington Sundar, Flatter on middle, Washington Sundar gets into the position early to pull it to the left of long on and comes back for the second.

Mitchell Santner to Arshdeep Singh, Tossed up on off, Arshdeep Singh advances down the track and drives it to mid off to collect a single.

Mitchell Santner to Arshdeep Singh, Short and outside off, Arshdeep Singh pulls this one wide of long on. Gets off the mark with a double.

Arshdeep Singh walks in at number 10 for India.

Mitchell Santner to Yuzvendra Chahal, OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Yuzvendra Chahal goes back to the hut! Slightly shorter one from Santner, slower too. Chahal kneels down and goes to slog sweep but gets a top edge. It carries towards Southee, placed in the slips and he settles under it and takes a dolly.

Slight halt! Yuzvendra Chahal looks in some discomfort after being hit on the right shoulder. The physio comes out to have a look. Yuzvendra Chahal is ready to resume.

Mitchell Santner to Washington Sundar, Outside off, Washington Sundar taps it to covers for one.

Lockie Ferguson to Yuzvendra Chahal, Shorter and on off, Yuzvendra Chahal looks to play at it but the ball hits his shoulder. It carries towards fine leg. They cross for a leg bye.

Mitchell Santner to Washington Sundar, FOUR! This one lands down leg, Washington Sundar scoops it through fine leg for a boundary!

Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar, Slightly shorter and on off, Washington Sundar guides it to third man for one.

Lockie Ferguson to Yuzvendra Chahal, Fuller and on off, Yuzvendra Chahal flicks it to square leg for a brace.

Lockie Ferguson to Yuzvendra Chahal, Shorter and on middle, Yuzvendra Chahal pulls it but gets a top edge. The ball carries towards long stop. The fielder stops it well at the fence. They collect two.

Lockie Ferguson to Yuzvendra Chahal, On a length and on middle, Yuzvendra Chahal defends it back towards the bowler.

Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar, Fuller and on off, Washington Sundar knocks it to mid off for one.

Mitchell Santner to Yuzvendra Chahal, Slightly shorter and on middle, this is defended back towards the bowler.

Mitchell Santner to Washington Sundar, Flatter and on off, Washington Sundar eases it to mid on for one.

Mitchell Santner to Washington Sundar, Outside off again, this is defended towards covers.

Mitchell Santner to Yuzvendra Chahal, Bowls it down leg, Yuzvendra Chahal flicks it to square leg for one.

Mitchell Santner to Washington Sundar, Bowls it outside off, Washington Sundar taps it to point for one.

Mitchell Santner to Washington Sundar, Slightly shorter and on leg, Washington Sundar flicks it to square leg for a brace.

Lockie Ferguson to Yuzvendra Chahal, Fuller one and on off, Yuzvendra Chahal eases it to short covers.

Lockie Ferguson to Yuzvendra Chahal, Wide! Wayward bouncer, Yuzvendra Chahal lets it go. Wide called.

Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar, Slightly shorter and on leg, Washington Sundar gently flicks it to square leg for one.

Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar, Outside off, left alone.

Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar, Back of a length and on leg, Washington Sundar fends it to backward square leg for a brace. Good running!

Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar, Slightly shorter again, Washington Sundar fends it back towards the bowler.

Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar, Slightly shorter and just outside off, Washington Sundar shoulders arms at it.

Matt Henry to Yuzvendra Chahal, A maiden from Matt Henry. Good length and outside off, Yuzvendra Chahal looks to play at it but misses.

Matt Henry to Yuzvendra Chahal, Good length angling it in, Yuzvendra Chahal blocks it back towards the bowler. Five dots now.

Matt Henry to Yuzvendra Chahal, Touch fuller and on off, Yuzvendra Chahal defends it to covers.

Matt Henry to Yuzvendra Chahal, This one lands outside off, Yuzvendra Chahal lets it go. Three  dots now.

Matt Henry to Yuzvendra Chahal, On a length and on off, Yuzvendra Chahal eases it to covers.

Matt Henry to Yuzvendra Chahal, On a length and on off, this is defended towards short mid-wicket.

Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar, Short on off, Washington Sundar taps it towards backward point for no run.

Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar, Full and swinging away from the batter, Washington Sundar leaves it alone.

Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar, FOUR! Shot! Full and just outside off, Washington Sundar gets to the pitch of the ball and presents a full face of the bat. Drives it past the bowler and wide of mid off for a boundary. Washington Sundar isn't willing to go down without a fight.

Lockie Ferguson to Yuzvendra Chahal, Short and outside off, Yuzvendra Chahal punches this one firmly through the covers. Three runs taken.

Lockie Ferguson to Yuzvendra Chahal, Good-length delivery on middle, Yuzvendra Chahal defends it with a straight bat towards mid off.

Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar, Full and outside off, Washington Sundar drives it nicely towards deep cover for a single.

Matt Henry to Yuzvendra Chahal, Full on middle, Yuzvendra Chahal drives it to mid on for a dot.

Matt Henry to Yuzvendra Chahal, Peach of a delivery! Good-length on middle, Yuzvendra Chahal looks to defend this one from the crease and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Matt Henry to Washington Sundar, Short on off, Washington Sundar clips this one off the back foot towards mid-wicket for a single.

Matt Henry to Washington Sundar, Full and swinging away from the batter, Washington Sundar looks to drive this one and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Matt Henry to Washington Sundar, Fuller in the channel outside off, Washington Sundar leaves it alone. A good leave by Washington Sundar.

Matt Henry to Washington Sundar, Good-length delivery outside off, Washington Sundar does not poke this time and lets it go.

Lockie Ferguson to Yuzvendra Chahal, Fuller delivery angling at the pads, Yuzvendra Chahal looks to flick this one and misses. The ball comes off his pads on its way to the keeper. New Zealand go up in appeal but the umpire shakes his head. Kane Williamson decides not to go upstairs.

Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar, Tad short outside off, Washington Sundar punches it to deep cover and takes a single.

Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar, Fuller delivery outside off, Washington Sundar drives it straight to mid off.

Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar, Beaten! Short of a length on off and angling away, Washington Sundar pokes at it and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar, Back of a length outside off, Washington Sundar lets it go through to the keeper.

Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar, Short and just outside off, Washington Sundar shoulders arms to it.

Daryl Mitchell to Yuzvendra Chahal, Full on off, Yuzvendra Chahal defends it to mid on for a dot. Three dots to end the over.

Daryl Mitchell to Yuzvendra Chahal, Fuller outside off, Yuzvendra Chahal gets forward and defends it back to the bowler.

Yuzvendra Chahal walks in.

Daryl Mitchell to Yuzvendra Chahal, Back of a length on off, Yuzvendra Chahal defends it off the back foot to cover for a dot.

Daryl Mitchell to Deepak Chahar, OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Short and at the body, Deepak Chahar looks to pull this one behind square on the leg side Gets it from the upper part of the bat and spoons an easy catch to Tim Southee at mid-wicket who does the rest.

Daryl Mitchell to Deepak Chahar, SIX! SMASHED! Short and outside off, Deepak Chahar advances down the track and pulls it towards mid-wicket. Clears the fence with ease to collect the second maximum of his innings.

Daryl Mitchell to Deepak Chahar, Short on off, Deepak Chahar knocks it towards backward point for a dot.

Tim Southee to Washington Sundar, Fuller delivery outside off, Washington Sundar carefully leaves it alone.

Tim Southee to Washington Sundar, Another bumper by Tim Southee outside off, Washington Sundar lets it go through to the keeper.

Tim Southee to Washington Sundar, FOUR! Banged in short and outside off, Washington Sundar gets into the position early and pulls it wide towards mid-wicket fence for the second boundary of the over.

Tim Southee to Washington Sundar, 4 Leg byes! Short of a length at the pads, Washington Sundar looks to help it behind square. The ball comes off his pads and trickles towards the fine leg fence. Important runs these for India.

Tim Southee to Washington Sundar, Good-length delivery outside off, Washington Sundar shoulders arms to it.

Tim Southee to Washington Sundar, Short and at the batter, Washington Sundar sways away and lets it go through to the keeper.

Daryl Mitchell to Deepak Chahar, Short on off, Deepak Chahar pushes it to backward point for no run. Three dots to end the over.

Daryl Mitchell to Deepak Chahar, Back of a length on off, Deepak Chahar defends it back to the bowler.

Daryl Mitchell to Deepak Chahar, Touch short and outside off, Deepak Chahar gets beaten as he tried to defend.

Daryl Mitchell to Deepak Chahar, SIX! STRAIGHT HIT! Full on middle, Deepak Chahar advances to get to the pitch of the ball and presents a full face of the bat. Hits it towards the long on fence for a maximum.

Daryl Mitchell to Washington Sundar, Full on middle, Washington Sundar clips it to mid-wicket and takes a single.

Daryl Mitchell to Washington Sundar, Full and nibbling away from the batter, Washington Sundar gets forward to defend and misses.

Tim Southee to Deepak Chahar, Fuller delivery outside off, Deepak Chahar pushes it to backward point for a dot.

Tim Southee to Deepak Chahar, Short on middle, Deepak Chahar defends it off the back foot back towards the bowler.

Deepak Chahar is the new man.

Tim Southee to Deepak Hooda, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! What a review by New Zealand! Short and down the leg side by Tim Southee, Deepak Hooda looks to pull this one and misses. The umpire calls it a wide and New Zealand who seem to have heard something decide to send it upstairs. And guess what, there's a spike on the UltraEdge as the ball was next to the bat and Deepak Hooda has to make his way back. India are now 6 down.

Tim Southee to Deepak Hooda, Good-length delivery on off, Deepak Hooda gets forward and defends it on the off side.

Tim Southee to Washington Sundar, Short on off, Washington Sundar pulls it off the back foot towards mid on and sets off for a quick single.

Tim Southee to Washington Sundar, Short of a length on off, Washington Sundar defends it with a straight bat towards extra cover for a dot.

Daryl Mitchell to Deepak Hooda, Back of a length on off, Deepak Hooda pushes it to backward point for a dot.

Daryl Mitchell to Deepak Hooda, Shorter and outside off, Deepak Hooda leaves it alone.

Daryl Mitchell to Deepak Hooda, Length and outside off, Deepak Hooda leaves it alone again.

Daryl Mitchell to Deepak Hooda, A loud appeal by Daryl Mitchell! Good-length delivery outside off, Deepak Hooda looks to defend this one by advancing and gets rapped on the pads. Daryl Mitchell seemed interested but the impact was outside off.

Daryl Mitchell to Deepak Hooda, WIDE! Banged in short on middle by Daryl Mitchell, goes over the head of the batter. Deepak Hooda ducks under it and lets it go.

Daryl Mitchell to Washington Sundar, Back of a length on leg, Washington Sundar works it to fine leg for a single.

Daryl Mitchell to Deepak Hooda, Short and at the batter, Deepak Hooda works it off the back foot to fine leg for a single.

Matt Henry to Washington Sundar, Short on off, Washington Sundar lets it go through to the keeper.

Matt Henry to Deepak Hooda, Touch short and outside off, Deepak Hooda plays it fine towards third man for a single.

Matt Henry to Deepak Hooda, Beautiful delivery! Good-length delivery angling in, the ball cuts Deepak Hooda in half as he tried to defend.

Matt Henry to Deepak Hooda, Short of a length on off, Deepak Hooda gets rapped high on the pads as he tried to defend. Matt Henry was up in appeal but the umpire shakes his head.

Matt Henry to Deepak Hooda, Good-length delivery on off, Deepak Hooda opens the bat face, guides it past backward point and comes back for the second. Good running by both batters.

Drinks break! The Indian side is on the back foot at the moment, courtesy of some fearsome bowling from the Kiwis. They will look for a solid partnership from Deepak Hooda and Washington Sundar if they need to get in the game. Can they do it?

Matt Henry to Deepak Hooda, Banged in short on off by Matt Henry, Deepak Hooda sways away and lets it go.

Tim Southee to Washington Sundar, FOUR! Fullish delivery on off, Washington Sundar gets into the position early and drives it with a straight bat past mid on for a boundary. A four to end the over.

Tim Southee to Deepak Hooda, Short and outside off, Deepak Hooda punches it on the up towards deep cover for a single.

Tim Southee to Deepak Hooda, Full on off, Deepak Hooda gets forward and drives it straight to mid off for a dot.

Tim Southee to Washington Sundar, Short of a length on off, Washington Sundar looks to defend and gets a outside edge towards third man for a run.

Tim Southee to Deepak Hooda, Fuller delivery outside off, Deepak Hooda plays it fine to third man for a single.

Tim Southee is back on.

Tim Southee to Deepak Hooda, Starts with a loosener, short and outside off, Deepak Hooda shoulders arms to it.

Matt Henry to Washington Sundar, A dot to end with. Good length and outside off, Washington Sundar lets it go again.

Matt Henry to Washington Sundar, Another one outside off, Washington Sundar lets this one go as well.

Matt Henry to Washington Sundar, Fuller one this time, outside off. Washington Sundar looks to drive it but misses.

Matt Henry to Washington Sundar, On a length and outside off, Washington Sundar shoulders arms at it.

Matt Henry to Deepak Hooda, Bowls it just outside off, Deepak Hooda guides it to point for one.

Matt Henry to Deepak Hooda, Good length and on off, Deepak Hooda eases it to covers. Dot.

Adam Milne to Washington Sundar, On a length shaping it away, Washington Sundar looks to defend it but misses. Close!

Adam Milne to Deepak Hooda, A yorker and on middle, Deepak Hooda digs it towards square leg for one.

Adam Milne to Washington Sundar, On a length and on off, Washington Sundar flicks it to backward square leg for one.

Adam Milne to Washington Sundar, On a length and on off, Washington Sundar defends it to point.

Adam Milne to Deepak Hooda, Fuller and on leg, Deepak Hooda flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Adam Milne to Deepak Hooda, On a length with some extra bounce, Deepak Hooda fends it back towards the bowler.

Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar, Good length and just outside off, Washington Sundar lets it go.

Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar, Slightly shorter and on off, Washington Sundar leaves it alone towards the keeper.

Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar, On a length and outside off, Washington Sundar leaves it alone.

Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar, FOUR! Fuller and on off, Washington Sundar flicks it with his wrist through mid-wicket for a boundary. Excellent placement on this!

Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar, On a length and on off, Washington Sundar defends it towards short covers.

Lockie Ferguson to Deepak Hooda, Slightly shorter and on leg, Deepak Hooda flicks it towards backward square leg for one.

Adam Milne to Washington Sundar, Shorter and on off, Washington Sundar lets it go.

Adam Milne to Washington Sundar, Bowls it outside off, Washington Sundar leaves it alone towards the keeper.

Adam Milne to Washington Sundar, Fuller and on middle, Washington Sundar nudges it towards deep mid-wicket for a couple again.

Adam Milne to Washington Sundar, Fuller and outside off, Washington Sundar guides it with soft hands towards point for a brace.

Adam Milne to Deepak Hooda, Fuller and on off, Deepak Hooda guides it to third man for one.

Adam Milne to Deepak Hooda, Shorter and on off, Deepak Hooda leaves it alone.

Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar, Good length and on leg, Washington Sundar looks to flick it but gets his pads. Dot.

Washington Sundar is the new man in.

Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar, Slightly shorter and on off, Washington Sundar defends it solidly.

Lockie Ferguson to Shreyas Iyer, OUT! CAUGHT! India looks in all sorts of trouble here as they lose half of their squad now. Fuller and on off, Shreyas Iyer looks to loft it but mistimes it completely. The ball goes in the air towards covers. Devon Conway takes an excellent catch as he runs towards it and takes it diving forward. Lockie Ferguson gets the big fish!

Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar, On a length and outside off, Washington Sundar lets it go.

Lockie Ferguson to Shreyas Iyer, On a length and on off, Shreyas Iyer looks to defend it but gets an inside edge towards square leg. Another dot.

Lockie Ferguson to Shreyas Iyer, Fuller and on off, Shreyas Iyer eases it towards point. Dot.

Lockie Ferguson will continue from the other end.

Lockie Ferguson to Shreyas Iyer, FIVE WIDES! Wayward bouncer and on leg, Shreyas Iyer lets it go. The keeper misses it as well and it races away the fine leg fence.

Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, Fuller and on off, Shreyas Iyer guides it to backward point for one.

Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR! On a length and on off, Shreyas Iyer cuts it hard and through backward point for a boundary. Excellent placement!

Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, Fuller and on off, Shreyas Iyer drives it but finds the fielder at covers.

Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, Fuller and on off, Shreyas Iyer defends it back towards the bowler.

Adam Milne to Deepak Hooda, On a length and on off, Deepak Hooda eases it to square leg for one.

Deepak Hooda is the next batter in.

Adam Milne to Suryakumar Yadav, OUT! TAKEN! Adam Milne gets his third wicket. Bowls it fuller and on off, Suryakumar Yadav looks to defend it but gets a thick outside edge. The ball carries towards slips and Tim Southee takes a good catch. SKY departs and India will now hope they get a big partnership.

Lockie Ferguson to Shreyas Iyer, Slightly shorter and on off, Shreyas Iyer fends it to mid-wicket. A dot to end with.

Lockie Ferguson to Shreyas Iyer, Fuller and on off, Shreyas Iyer drives it towards deep covers for a brace.

Lockie Ferguson to Shreyas Iyer, On a length with some extra bounce, Shreyas Iyer defends it solidly.

Lockie Ferguson to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR! Good length and on off, Shreyas Iyer shuffles across and cuts it through cover-point for a boundary!

Lockie Ferguson to Shreyas Iyer, On off, this is played straight towards the fielder at point.

Lockie Ferguson to Suryakumar Yadav, Fuller and on off, Suryakumar Yadav looks to drive it but gets a thick inside edge. The ball rolls towards square leg. The fielder chases it and stops it before the fence. They collect three runs.

Daryl Mitchell to Suryakumar Yadav, Another one on off, Suryakumar Yadav looks to drive it but gets an outside edge towards third man. They collect one.

Daryl Mitchell to Suryakumar Yadav, Fuller again, on off. Suryakumar Yadav taps it but finds the fielder at extra covers.

Daryl Mitchell to Shreyas Iyer, Fuller one and on off, Shreyas Iyer knocks it to mid on for one again.

Daryl Mitchell to Suryakumar Yadav, Good length and on middle, Suryakumar Yadav flicks it to square leg for one more.

Daryl Mitchell to Shreyas Iyer, Fuller and on off, Shreyas Iyer works it to mid-wicket for one.

Daryl Mitchell to Shreyas Iyer, On a length and on off, Shreyas Iyer taps it to covers.

Adam Milne to Suryakumar Yadav, Fuller and on off, Suryakumar Yadav eases it towards mid on. 

Adam Milne to Suryakumar Yadav, Another one on off, Suryakumar Yadav taps it to covers.

Adam Milne to Suryakumar Yadav, Good length angling it into the batter, Suryakumar Yadav defends it to point.

Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, This one lands down leg, Shreyas Iyer looks to flick it but gets his pads towards short fine leg. They cross for a leg bye.

Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR! Fine shot. Slightly shorter and on off, Shreyas Iyer pulls it hard and through mid-wicket for a boundary!

Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, Wide! This one lands outside leg, Shreyas Iyer looks to flick it but misses.

Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR! Excellent timing on this. Slightly shorter and on off, Shreyas Iyer guides it over point for a boundary!

Daryl Mitchell to Suryakumar Yadav, On a length and on off, Suryakumar Yadav eases it towards the fielder at point.

Daryl Mitchell to Shreyas Iyer, Fuller and on leg, Shreyas Iyer works it to mid-wicket for one.

Suryakumar Yadav walks in.

Daryl Mitchell to Suryakumar Yadav, Touch fuller and on off, Suryakumar Yadav taps it to covers and gets off the mark. They cross.

Daryl Mitchell to Rishabh Pant, OUT! TAKEN! Rishabh Pant makes his way back into the hut now and India are three down. Slightly shorter and on off, Rishabh Pant awkwardly pulls it but doesn't connect well. The ball carries towards mid-wicket where Glenn Phillips makes no mistake and pouches it comfortably.

Daryl Mitchell to Rishabh Pant, Fuller and on off, Rishabh Pant drives it but finds the fielder at covers.

Daryl Mitchell to Rishabh Pant, On a length and outside off, Iyer looks to loft it but misses.

Adam Milne to Rishabh Pant, Touch shorter outside off, Rishabh Pant guides this one uppishly towards third man for a single.

Adam Milne to Rishabh Pant, Fuller outside off, Rishabh Pant pokes at the away going delivery and gets beaten.

Adam Milne to Rishabh Pant, FOUR! Tad short on off, the ball does not bounce as expected, Rishabh Pant checks his pull and puts it towards the mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

Adam Milne to Rishabh Pant, Back-of-a-length on off and going away, Rishabh Pant looks to defend off the back foot and misses.

Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, Short on off, Shreyas Iyer cuts it firmly towards deep cover for a single.

Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, Short of a length on off, Shreyas Iyer punches it off the back foot to point for no run.

Daryl Mitchell to Shreyas Iyer, Full and angling onto the pads, Shreyas Iyer works it to mid-wicket for a single.

Daryl Mitchell to Shreyas Iyer, Fuller outside off, Shreyas Iyer knocks it to backward point for a dot.

Daryl Mitchell to Rishabh Pant, Good-length delivery outside off, Rishabh Pant taps it gently towards extra cover and takes a quick single.

Daryl Mitchell to Rishabh Pant, Full and wide outside off, Rishabh Pant shoulders arms to it.

Daryl Mitchell to Rishabh Pant, Fuller delivery outside off, Rishabh Pant lets it go through to the keeper.

Daryl Mitchell to Rishabh Pant, Starts with a back-of-a-length delivery on off, Rishabh Pant defends it to cover for a dot.

Lockie Ferguson to Shreyas Iyer, Short on off, Shreyas Iyer pushes it off the back foot to point for a dot.

Lockie Ferguson to Shreyas Iyer, Short on off, Shreyas Iyer gets on top of the bounce and defends it back to the bowler.

Lockie Ferguson to Shreyas Iyer, Tad short and outside off, Shreyas Iyer lets it go through to the keeper.

Lockie Ferguson to Rishabh Pant, Leg bye! Full and at the pads, Rishabh Pant looks to flick this one but misses. The ball rolls off his pads on the leg side for a single.

Lockie Ferguson to Shreyas Iyer, Good-length delivery on off, Shreyas Iyer chips it uppishly over extra cover for a single.

Lockie Ferguson to Shreyas Iyer, WIDE! Another wayward delivery by Lockie Ferguson. Short and drifting into the batter, Shreyas Iyer looks to clip this one but misses.

Lockie Ferguson to Shreyas Iyer, Back of a length outside off, Shreyas Iyer pushes at it and gets an inside edge back onto his pads.

Time for drinks! India has lost both of its openers and is trying to settle in. The onus is now on Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant to put up a good partnership and keep the scoreboard ticking. The Kiwi bowlers have bowled exceedingly well until now and they will look to carry on with this momentum. Adam Milne to continue.

Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, Full on off, Shreyas Iyer gets forward and drives it to deep cover for a single.

Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, Fuller outside off, Shreyas Iyer shoulders arms to it.

Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR! Short and punished again! Short and wide outside off, Shreyas Iyer gets on top of the bounce and flat bats it over mid on for the second boundary of the over.

Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, Touch fuller, Shreyas Iyer knocks it to backward point for a dot.

Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, Back of a length outside off, Shreyas Iyer misses as he tried to cut this delivery.

Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR! Short and outside off, Shreyas Iyer stands tall and slaps it back down the ground wide of mid on. 

Lockie Ferguson to Rishabh Pant, Back of a length and going away from the batter, Rishabh Pant fails to get any bat on it as he poked at it. The ball goes through to the keeper.

Lockie Ferguson to Shreyas Iyer, Good-length delivery on off, Shreyas Iyer plays it fine to third man for a single.

Lockie Ferguson to Shreyas Iyer, Short of a length on off, Shreyas Iyer punches it off the back foot towards cover for a dot.

Lockie Ferguson to Shreyas Iyer, WIDE! Short and wide outside off, Shreyas Iyer looks to slash hard at it and misses. The umpire deems it a wide.

Lockie Ferguson to Shreyas Iyer, Back of a length on off, Shreyas Iyer pushes it to cover for no run.

Lockie Ferguson to Shreyas Iyer, WIDE! Too short and the umpire calls it wide! Banged in short by Lockie Ferguson and Shreyas Iyer ducks under it and lets it go.

Lockie Ferguson to Shreyas Iyer, Short of a length on off, Shreyas Iyer punches it to backward point for a dot.

Lockie Ferguson to Shreyas Iyer, Short and angling into the batter, Shreyas Iyer rises and defends it back to the bowler.

Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, Fullish delivery on middle, Shreyas Iyer drives it with a straight bat towards mid on for a single. The fielder dives it to his left and keeps it to one.

Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, Full and just outside off, Shreyas Iyer gets forward to drive and the ball holds its line to beat him on the outside edge.

Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, Fuller outside off, Shreyas Iyer drives it straight to extra cover for no run.

Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, Beaten again! Back of a length outside off and seaming away, Shreyas Iyer misses as he tried to punch.

Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, Short of a length outside off, Shreyas Iyer looks to cut this one and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, Fuller delivery on off, Shreyas Iyer defends it to backward point for a dot.

Lockie Ferguson to Rishabh Pant, Good-length delivery on off, Rishabh Pant defends with a straight bat back to the bowler.

Lockie Ferguson to Rishabh Pant, FOUR! Rishabh Pant is up and running! Fullish delivery on middle, Rishabh Pant advances and gets to the pitch of the ball, hits it over mid-wicket with a nicely timed flick.

Lockie Ferguson to Rishabh Pant, Back of a length outside off and angling away, Rishabh Pant looks to defend this one off the back foot and misses.

Lockie Ferguson to Shreyas Iyer, Short and outside off, Shreyas Iyer plays it fine towards third man for a single.

Lockie Ferguson to Shreyas Iyer, What a delivery! Good-length delivery and swinging in, cuts Shreyas Iyer into half as he tried to drive it on the up.

Lockie Ferguson to Shreyas Iyer, Short of a length and wide outside off, Shreyas Iyer shoulders arms to it.

Lockie Ferguson to Shreyas Iyer, WIDE! Starts with a loosener, sprays it short and down the leg side. Shreyas Iyer leaves it alone.

Rishabh Pant walks in.

Adam Milne to Shikhar Dhawan, OUT! DRAGGED ON! Fuller delivery on middle, Shikhar Dhawan advances down the track to go over the bowler. Gets an inside edge back onto his pads and the ball then rolls onto the stumps. India have now lost both their openers.

Adam Milne to Shikhar Dhawan, Beaten! Short of a length on off, Shikhar Dhawan uses his feet to go down the ground but misses.

Adam Milne to Shikhar Dhawan, Short on middle, Shikhar Dhawan looks to clip this one on the leg side but gets an inside edge back onto his body.

Adam Milne to Shikhar Dhawan, WIDE! Short and over the head of the batter, Shikhar Dhawan ducks under it and lets it go through to the keeper.

Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, Short and outside off, Shreyas Iyer cuts it to deep cover for a single.

Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, Good-length delivery on off, Shreyas Iyer taps it to backward point for a dot.

Adam Milne to Shikhar Dhawan, Short and at the batter, Shikhar Dhawan helps it behind square on the leg side towards fine leg for a single.

Matt Henry to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR! SHOT! Fullish delivery on middle, Shreyas Iyer presents a full face of the bat and drives it wide of mid off for his second boundary. Shreyas Iyer is looking in great touch today.

Matt Henry to Shreyas Iyer, Short on off, Shreyas Iyer punches it to cover for a dot.

Matt Henry to Shreyas Iyer, Good-length delivery on off, Shreyas Iyer defends it to cover for no run.

Matt Henry to Shikhar Dhawan, Short and outside off, Shikhar Dhawan guides it to third man for a single.

Matt Henry to Shreyas Iyer, DROPPED! Short and wide outside off, Shreyas Iyer slashes hard and straight to Adam Milne at third man. He makes a meal of it and drops a straightforward chance. A reprieve for Shreyas Iyer.

Matt Henry to Shreyas Iyer, Back of a length outside off, Shreyas Iyer looks to defend and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Adam Milne to Shikhar Dhawan, Full on middle, Shikhar Dhawan shimmies and drives it straight to extra cover for a dot.

Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, Good-length delivery on off and going away, Shreyas Iyer looks to defend and gets a outside edge towards third man for a single.

Adam Milne to Shikhar Dhawan, Short on off, Shikhar Dhawan advances and punches it straight to backward point. Finn Allen fumbles and concedes a single.

Adam Milne to Shikhar Dhawan, Full outside off, Shikhar Dhawan advances to drive but mishits it back to the bowler.

Adam Milne to Shikhar Dhawan, Beaten! Fuller delivery angling away from the batter, Shikhar Dhawan looks to defend without any foot movement and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Time for Powerplay 2! A maximum of four fielders will be allowed outside the 30-yard circle now.

Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, Back of a length outside off, Shreyas Iyer opens the bat face and guides it to third man for a single.

Matt Henry to Shikhar Dhawan, Slightly shorter and on leg, Shikhar Dhawan looks to pull it but doesn't connect well. A maiden from Matt Henry.

Matt Henry to Shikhar Dhawan, This one lands outside off as well, Shikhar Dhawan looks to defend it but misses again. Five dots now.

Matt Henry to Shikhar Dhawan, On a length and outside off, Shikhar Dhawan looks to flick it but misses.

Matt Henry to Shikhar Dhawan, On a length and on off, Shikhar Dhawan defends it solidly.

Matt Henry will continue from the other end.

Matt Henry to Shikhar Dhawan, Sorter one outside off, Shikhar Dhawan lets it go.

Matt Henry to Shikhar Dhawan, Slightly shorter and outside off, Shikhar Dhawan looks to play an upper cut but misses.

Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, On a length and outside off, Shreyas Iyer looks to play at it but misses.

Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR! Gets off the mark straightaway. Fuller and on off, Shreyas Iyer drives it past covers for a boundary!

Shreyas Iyer comes in at number 3 for India.

Adam Milne to Shubman Gill, OUT! TAKEN! New Zealand have a breakthrough in the game. Bowls it fuller and on off, Shubman Gill looks to loft it but ends up chipping it towards Mitchell Santner at mid-wicket. That is one of the soft dismissals one about which could ever imagine. Shubman Gill makes his way back into the hut.

Adam Milne to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Back to back boundaries. Slightly shorter and on off, Shubman Gill pulls it over mid-wicket for another boundary!

Adam Milne to Shubman Gill, FOUR! On a length and on off, Shubman Gill drives it through covers for a boundary!

Adam Milne to Shubman Gill, Slightly shorter and on off, Shubman Gill defends it back towards the bowler.

Matt Henry to Shikhar Dhawan, FOUR! Excellent timing on this. Fuller and on off, Shikhar Dhawan drives it through covers for a boundary!

Matt Henry to Shikhar Dhawan, Fuller again, on off. Shikhar Dhawan works it over mid-wicket for a brace.

Matt Henry to Shikhar Dhawan, Fuller and on leg, Shikhar Dhawan eases it towards mid-wicket.

Matt Henry to Shikhar Dhawan, Goes fuller this time, Shikhar Dhawan knocks it towards the fielder at mid off.

Matt Henry to Shikhar Dhawan, FOUR! Fine shot. Slightly shorter and on off, Shikhar Dhawan uses his feet and carves it over covers for a boundary!

Matt Henry to Shikhar Dhawan, On a length and on off, Shikhar Dhawan looks to play at it but gets a bottom edge as the ball bounces off the deck. Dot.

Tim Southee to Shubman Gill, Fuller and on off, Shubman Gill opens the face of his bat and guides it over covers for a brace.

Tim Southee to Shubman Gill, Bowls it on off, Shubman Gill eases it towards the fielder at covers.

Tim Southee to Shubman Gill, Goes fuller, Shubman Gill defends it back towards Tim Southee.

Tim Southee to Shubman Gill, Fuller and on off, Shubman Gill lofts it over mid off but doesn't get the power on right. The fielder chases it. They collect two.

Tim Southee to Shubman Gill, On a length and on off, Shubman Gill defends it to covers.

Tim Southee to Shubman Gill, Good length shaping it away from the batter, Shubman Gill looks to drive it but misses.

Matt Henry to Shikhar Dhawan, Slightly shorter and on off, Shikhar Dhawan taps it but finds the fielder at point.

Matt Henry to Shubman Gill, Fuller one down leg, Shubman Gill looks to flick it but misses as the ball gets his pads. A stifled appeal turned down.

Matt Henry to Shikhar Dhawan, Good length with some extra bounce, Shikhar Dhawan looks to defend it but misses.

Matt Henry to Shubman Gill, Shubman Gill finally gets off the mark! Fuller and on off, Shubman Gill looks to block it but miscues it to square leg. They collect one.

Matt Henry to Shubman Gill, Another one outside off, Shubman Gill lets this one go as well. Another dot.

Matt Henry to Shubman Gill, Good length and just outside off, Shubman Gill looks to defend it but misses. Close!

Tim Southee to Shikhar Dhawan, Fullish delivery outside off, Shikhar Dhawan drives it firmly but straight to cover for no run.

Tim Southee to Shikhar Dhawan, Fuller delivery at the pads, Shikhar Dhawan looks to flick this one and gets rapped high on the pads. Looks for a quick single but Shubman Gill says no.

Tim Southee to Shikhar Dhawan, Banged in short by Tim Southee, Shikhar Dhawan advances and defends it to cover for a dot.

Tim Southee to Shikhar Dhawan, Fuller delivery on off, Shikhar Dhawan defends it to extra cover for no run.

Tim Southee to Shikhar Dhawan, Good-length delivery outside off, Shikhar Dhawan lets it go through to the keeper.

Tim Southee to Shikhar Dhawan, Fuller delivery and swinging into the batter, Shikhar Dhawan looks to clip this one on the leg side and gets a leading edge. It was in the air but wide of Tim Southee.

Matt Henry to Shubman Gill, Lovely delivery! Fuller and just outside off, Shubman Gill looks to flick this one across the line. The ball holds its line and beats Shubman Gill on the outside edge.

Matt Henry to Shubman Gill, Back of a length outside off, Shubman Gill punches it off the back foot towards cover for a dot.

Matt Henry to Shikhar Dhawan, Shorter and angling into the batter, Shikhar Dhawan works it off the back foot to fine leg for a single.

Matt Henry to Shikhar Dhawan, Shorter on off, Shikhar Dhawan defends it off the back foot towards point for a dot.

Matt Henry to Shikhar Dhawan, Short of a length outside off, Shikhar Dhawan advances looking to defend and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Matt Henry to Shikhar Dhawan, Fuller outside off, Shikhar Dhawan shoulders arms to it.

Tim Southee to Shubman Gill, Good-length delivery outside off, Shubman Gill leaves it alone.

Tim Southee to Shikhar Dhawan, Tad shorter on middle, Shikhar Dhawan taps it off the back foot on the leg side and takes a quick single.

Tim Southee to Shikhar Dhawan, SIX! CRACKING SHOT! Fuller delivery on off and angling in, Shikhar Dhawan advances and gets to the pitch of the ball and thumps this over long on fence for a maximum. Good positive intent by Shikhar Dhawan.

Tim Southee to Shikhar Dhawan, Good-length delivery outside off, Shikhar Dhawan shimmies down and shoulders arms to it.

Tim Southee to Shikhar Dhawan, Tim Southee sees Shikhar Dhawan advancing and bangs in short on middle, Shikhar Dhawan leaves it alone.

Tim Southee to Shubman Gill, Leg bye! Fuller delivery drifting onto the pads, Shubman Gill looks to flick this one. The ball deflects off his pads behind square on the leg side for a single.

Matt Henry to Shikhar Dhawan, Fuller delivery angling at the pads, Shikhar Dhawan clips it wide of square leg and comes back for the second.

Matt Henry to Shikhar Dhawan, Short-of-a-length outside off, Shikhar Dhawan lets it go through to the keeper.

Matt Henry to Shikhar Dhawan, Touch shorter outside off, Shikhar Dhawan shoulders arms to it.

Matt Henry to Shikhar Dhawan, FOUR! Uppish but safe by Shikhar Dhawan. Fuller delivery outside off, Shikhar Dhawan advances down the track and guides it over point for his first boundary.

Matt Henry to Shikhar Dhawan, Good-length delivery on off, Shikhar Dhawan gets on the back oot to defend and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Matt Henry to Shikhar Dhawan, Starts with a full delivery on off, Shikhar Dhawan drives it towards cover for a dot.

Matt Henry to bowl from the other end.

Tim Southee to Shubman Gill, Good-length delivery outside off, Shubman Gill advances down the track and leaves it alone safely.

Tim Southee to Shubman Gill, Beaten! Fullish delivery outside off and angling in, Shubman Gill goes for a drive and gets beaten on the inside edge.

Tim Southee to Shubman Gill, Full outside off and swinging away, Shubman Gill leaves it alone.

Tim Southee to Shubman Gill, Good-length delivery on off and swinging away, Shubman Gill gets on the front foot and defends it towards mid on.

Tim Southee to Shikhar Dhawan, Fuller delivery on off and angling in, Shikhar Dhawan looks to defend and gets an outside edge towards third man. Gets off the mark with a single.

Tim Southee to Shikhar Dhawan, Starts with a fullish delivery on off angling in, Shikhar Dhawan gets forward and lets it go through to the keeper.

Right then, we are done with the pre-match proceedings. New Zealand players are seen in a huddle in the middle. Shikhar Dhawan and Shubman Gill walk out with their blades in the middle. Tim Southee to start with the ball. Here we go.

We are all set for the action to begin. The players stride out in the middle for their respective national anthem. It will be India's first, followed by the national anthem of New Zealand.

New Zealand (Playing XI) - Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson (C), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (WK), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne ( In for Michael Bracewell).

India (Unchanged Playing XI) - Shikhar Dhawan (C), Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (WK), Deepak Hooda, Washington Sundar, Deepak Chahar, Umran Malik, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.

Shikhar Dhawan, the skipper of India, says that they will go with the mindset to win the game. Adds that they will look to keep the process right and are looking forward to this game. Shares that rain can be frustrating but the team is in a relaxed mood. Feels that they switch on when the need is to focus. Reckons that there is more grass on this wicket and they would have bowled first as well. Also says that it seamed a lot in the last game and the wicket played well. Says that he is happy wit

Kane Williamson, the skipper of New Zealand, says they will bowl first as the surface is good to bowl on. Adds that overhead conditions are a bit different and they would like to carry on the same performance as they did in the first game. Ends by saying that the surface has a bounce and they have one change in their team - Adam Milne comes in for Michael Bracewell.

TOSS - The coin toss lands in the favour of New Zealand and they have opted to bowl first.