India:385 / 9 (50)| Live Cricket Score, Today Match BetweenIndia vs New Zealand:- Zee News

We are back for the chase.

... THE RUN CHASE ...

Right then, New ZealandÂ will be pleased with the way they fought back with the ball towards the latter half. The onus is now on their batters to bat well and chase down this total. On the other hand, IndiaÂ would not be that disappointed with his total but their bowlers nowÂ have a task on their hands to defend this total. Will the Indian bowlers rise to the challenge? We will find out shortly. Back in a bit for the chase...

Despite Tom LathamÂ calling it right and choosing to bowl first, the Kiwi bowlers failed to start well with the ball allowing India to get off to a flyer. The visitors kept bowling loose deliveries and were blown away by the onslaught of the Indian openers. However, once they broke the opening stand, they clawed their way back into the game during the last 20 overs of their bowling effort. They kept chipping in with wickets at regular intervals and did not allow IndiaÂ to gather any momentum. Ha

This has been a solid fightback by New ZealandÂ and they have done extremely well to keep IndiaÂ under 400. At one stage, IndiaÂ were on course to post a total in excess of 400 but they end up with 385 on the board. Having been sent into bat first, India were off to a flying start courtesy of their openers Rohit SharmaÂ and Shubman Gill. Both batters notched up their respective hundreds and stitched a 212-run opening stand. However, once this partnership was broken, India lost their way in the i

Lockie Ferguson to Kuldeep Yadav, ! RUN OUT! Kuldeep YadavÂ is run out! A slower shortish delivery, around off. Yadav is beaten by the lack of pace as he tries to cut it. The ball goes off the bounce to the keeper and Malik charges to the batter's end for a bye. Yadav reacts late and tries to reach at the bowler's end but Latham throws it back to Ferguson and he whips the bails off. Kuldeep YadavÂ is well short of his crease. India end with 385/9 after 50 overs!

Lockie Ferguson to Umran Malik, Another single! Back of a length, on off. Malik swings across the line but ends up slicing it off the outside half of his blade to deep extra cover for a single.

Lockie Ferguson to Kuldeep Yadav, Shortish and on off. Yadav slaps it to sweeper cover for a single.

Lockie Ferguson to Umran Malik, A slower shortish delivery, outside off. Malik tries to slap it away but misses. The ball goes off the bounce to the keeper and the batters steal a bye.

Lockie Ferguson to Umran Malik, On the shorter side, angling into middle. Malik goes for a big heave again but misses.

Lockie Ferguson to Umran Malik, Back of a length, around off, Malik goes for a wild swing across the line but misses.

Lockie FergusonÂ will bowl the final over.

Jacob Duffy to Kuldeep Yadav,Â Shortish and outside off. Yadav shimmies down the track and slaps it to deep extra cover for a couple. That brings up hundred for Jacob Duffy, he has given away 100 runs in his 10 overs but has also got three wickets to show for his efforts!

Jacob Duffy to Umran Malik, Back of a length, on off. Malik punches it to mid off for a single.

Umran MalikÂ is the new man in.

Jacob Duffy to Hardik Pandya, ! CAUGHT! Oh, gone! Pandya holes out in the deep and Duffy gets his third wicket now! On a length, around off. Pandya goes deep in his crease and tries to power it down the ground. However, he does not get the middle of his blade and ends up hitting it off the inside half of his blade to long on where Conway takes an easy catch. Good knock from Pandya comes to an end!

Jacob Duffy to Hardik Pandya, ! A full toss and Pandya takes full advantage of it! It is outside off and Pandya carves it towards deep extra cover for a boundary,

Jacob Duffy to Hardik Pandya, FIFTY for Hardik Pandya! This is his role in the side and he has done it perfectly here! On a length, on middle. Pandya pulls it to deep backward square leg for a couple.

Jacob Duffy to Hardik Pandya, ! Another over that starts with a maximum! Short and outside off. Pandya cuts it and cuts it over point for a maximum.

Kuldeep Yadav comes out to bat.

Blair Tickner to Shardul Thakur, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Tickner gets his revenge but it is a nice little innings from Thakur! Clever bowling this, on a length, on off. A slower delivery that does the trick as Thakur gets across to his right to scoop it. He, however, gets no timing or power behind this shot and ends up chipping it up in the air towards keeper. Latham takes an easy catch and Tickner gets his third wicket.

Blair Tickner to Shardul Thakur, ! Thakur is playing a good little cameo here! Short and on off. At a gentle pace of 128.1 kph and Thakur pulls it easily over deep square leg for a maximum.

Blair Tickner to Hardik Pandya, Just a single again! This is full and outside off. Pandya powers it straight to extra cover for a single.

Blair Tickner to Shardul Thakur, On the shorter side, angling into leg. Thakur works it to deep square leg for a single.

Blair Tickner to Hardik Pandya, Back of a length, around off. Pandya goes deep in his crease and tries to force it away but gets an outside edge to third man for a single.

Blair Tickner to Hardik Pandya, ! Hardik Pandya is in his groove now! Short and on off. Pandya is waiting for it and just pulls it over deep mid-wicket without much fuss.

Lockie Ferguson to Hardik Pandya, Slower and shorter, around off. Pandya pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single. 10 runs from the over!

Lockie Ferguson to Hardik Pandya, Couple of runs now! Goes fuller and on middle. Pandya works it right of long on but the fielder cuts it off and a tag-team effort keeps it to just two.

Lockie Ferguson to Shardul Thakur, Back of a length and outside off. Thakur punches it to long on for a single.

Lockie Ferguson to Shardul Thakur, WIDE! Slower and back of a length, it is way outside off and Thakur lets it go.

Lockie Ferguson to Shardul Thakur, Back of a length, on off. Thakur dances down the track and goes for a big swing across the line but misses.

Lockie Ferguson to Shardul Thakur, ! Thakur is once again showing his credentials with the bat here! Short and angling into leg. Poor delivery this with fine leg up and Thakur pulls it wide of short fine leg for a boundary.

Lockie Ferguson to Hardik Pandya, Single to start the over! Shortish and on off. Pandya pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Jacob Duffy to Shardul Thakur, ! Boundary to end the over and India have got 17 from it! On a length and outside off. Thakur throws his blade at it and slices it over point for a boundary.

Jacob Duffy to Hardik Pandya, Brilliant fielding in the deep! This is full and around off. Pandya drives and drives it firmly down the ground. Mitchell at long on runs to his left and dives full-length to save three runs for his side as batters take just a single.

Jacob Duffy to Hardik Pandya, ! IN THE GAP! Shortish and around off. Pandya goes deep in his crease and pulls it right of long on for a boundary.

Jacob Duffy to Shardul Thakur, Short of good length and outside off at 115 kph. Thakur dabs it to backward point for a single.

Jacob Duffy to Hardik Pandya, Short and on middle. Pandya goes for the pull shot and gets a top edge but the ball falls short of deep square leg and a single is taken.

Jacob Duffy to Hardik Pandya, ! Pandya finally launches one over the fence! Short and outside off. Pandya stays back and slaps it over long off for a maximum. Sheer power there!

Blair Tickner to Hardik Pandya, Short and at the batter, Hardik PandyaÂ pulls this one to deep mid-wicket and retains the strike with a single.

Blair Tickner to Shardul Thakur, On a length on off, Shardul ThakurÂ pushes this one to cover and takes a single.

Blair Tickner to Hardik Pandya, Short of a length outside off, Hardik PandyaÂ punches it to deep cover for a single.

Blair Tickner to Hardik Pandya, Back of a length outside off, Hardik PandyaÂ looks to swat this one on the leg side but gets an under edge. Tom LathamÂ behind the wicket dives to his left and gets a hand on it.

Blair Tickner to Shardul Thakur, Full and straight at the stumps, Shardul ThakurÂ drives this one firmly to long on for a single.

Blair Tickner to Shardul Thakur, Back of a length around off by Blair Tickner, Shardul ThakurÂ dabs this one straight to backward point for a dot.

Mitchell Santner to Hardik Pandya, Slower and full on off, Hardik PandyaÂ tries to block this one out but gets an outside that rolls to short third man for a dot.

Mitchell Santner to Hardik Pandya, Nicely bowled! Mitchell SantnerÂ bowls this one slower and on a length outside off, Hardik PandyaÂ gets beaten on the outside edge as the ball spins past him.

Mitchell Santner to Shardul Thakur, Slower and full on off, Shardul ThakurÂ uses his feet and drives it down to long off for a single.

Mitchell Santner to Shardul Thakur, Short and quicker around off, Shardul ThakurÂ can only push this one to point for a dot.

Mitchell Santner to Shardul Thakur, Tossed up, full at the stumps, Shardul ThakurÂ watchfully blocks this one out on the off side.

Mitchell Santner to Hardik Pandya, Short and angling in on middle, Hardik PandyaÂ knocks this one down to long on and takes a single.

Blair Tickner to Shardul Thakur, ! Nicely placed! Blair TicknerÂ bowls this one touch fuller and slower outside off, Shardul ThakurÂ picks the length early and drives this one on the up. Manages to get it past the diving cover fielder and collects his first boundary.

Blair Tickner to Shardul Thakur, Another cutter, full outside off, Shardul ThakurÂ goes for the drive but mishits it to mid off for a dot.

Blair Tickner to Hardik Pandya, Back of a length on off, Hardik PandyaÂ taps this one off the back foot to cover and takes a quick single.

Blair Tickner to Shardul Thakur, On a length and outside off, Shardul ThakurÂ looks to defend from the crease but gets an outside edge that rolls to third man. Opens his account with a single.

Shardul ThakurÂ walks out to the middle now!

Blair Tickner to Washington Sundar, ! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust! Blair TicknerÂ bowls this one back of a length outside off from 'round the wicket, Washington SundarÂ stays in his crease to work this one on the leg side but gets in two minds and ends up throwing his blade towards the ball. However, he miscues it and ends up chipping upÂ high in the air and only as far as backward point. Daryl MitchellÂ there runs backwards and completes the catch. New ZealandÂ continue to chip

Blair Tickner to Hardik Pandya, Back of a length angling into the pads by Blair Tickner, Hardik PandyaÂ whips this one off his pads wide of deep square leg for a single

Mitchell Santner to Washington Sundar, Short and quicker on off, Washington SundarÂ shuffles a bit and pushes this one to the left of the bowler.

Mitchell Santner to Hardik Pandya, Short and angling in on off, Hardik PandyaÂ punches it down to long off for a single.

Mitchell Santner to Washington Sundar, Flighted delivery, full outside off, Washington SundarÂ leans forward and works it down to long on for a single.

Mitchell Santner to Washington Sundar, Fullish delivery outside off, Washington SundarÂ uses his feet and drives it straight back to the bowler.

Mitchell Santner to Washington Sundar, Slower and on a length on off, Washington SundarÂ can only push this one to mid-wicket for a dot.

Mitchell Santner to Hardik Pandya, Floated, full on off, Hardik PandyaÂ gets forward and drives this one wide of long off for a single.

Jacob Duffy to Hardik Pandya, Back of a length on middle, Hardik PandyaÂ knocks this one down to long on and retains the strike with a single.

Jacob Duffy to Hardik Pandya, ! Slower and fuller outside off by Jacob Duffy, Hardik PandyaÂ allows the ball to come to him and steers it wide of backward point. Gets it well wide of deep cover and collects a boundary.

Jacob Duffy to Washington Sundar, Short of a length outside off, Washington SundarÂ opens the bat face to guide this one on the off side but gets an under edge that rolls to third man for a single.

Jacob Duffy to Washington Sundar, ! Lovely shot by Washington Sundar! Jacob DuffyÂ serves this one slower andÂ back of a length outside off. Washington SundarÂ waits for it and punches it wide of mid off for a boundary.

Jacob Duffy to Washington Sundar, Cutter on a length on off, Washington SundarÂ stays inside the line to work it on the off side but misses.

Jacob Duffy to Hardik Pandya, Shortish delivery around off, Hardik PandyaÂ stands tall and pulls this one along the ground to deep square leg for a single.

Time for Powerplay 3! New ZealandÂ can now have a maximum of 5 fielders outside the 30-yard circle until the end of the innings.

Lockie Ferguson to Hardik Pandya, Single to end the over! Back of a length, angling into middle. Pandya works it to mid-wicket for a single. Another good over for New Zealand!

Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar, Touch shorter and around off. Sundar punches it through backward point for a single.

Lockie Ferguson to Hardik Pandya, Back of a length, around off. Pandya opens his bat face and guides it to third man for a single.

Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar, On a length, around off. Sundar steers it towards third man for a single.

Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar, Short of good length, on middle. Sundar fends it towards the leg side.

Jacob Duffy to Suryakumar Yadav, ! CAUGHT! Another wicket goes down and this is an important breakthrough! Suryakumar YadavÂ can be very dangerous if he gets going but the Kiwis have got rid of him and India lose their fifth! This is fuller and angling into leg. Yadav tries to work it towards the leg side but plays it a bit early and ends up chipping it up in the air towards long on. Devon ConwayÂ settles under it and takes it easily.Â

Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar, Back of a length, on off. Sundar dabs it towards the point fielder.

Jacob Duffy to Washington Sundar, Short and outside off. Sundar cuts it to sweeper cover for a single. Just 2 from this over and a wicket!

Jacob Duffy to Washington Sundar, Shortish and around off. Sundar lets it go.

Washington SundarÂ comes in at number 7 for India.

Jacob Duffy to Suryakumar Yadav, On a length, on off. Yadav fends it onto the turf.

Jacob Duffy to Hardik Pandya, Back of a length, angling into middle. Pandya works it to square leg for a single.

Jacob Duffy to Hardik Pandya, Short and outside off. Pandya cuts it to the left of extra cover fielder. He dives and makes an excellent stop!

Lockie Ferguson to Hardik Pandya, Shortish and around off. Pandya punches it to sweeper cover for a single. Just a single from the over!

Lockie Ferguson to Hardik Pandya, Five dots in a row! Pandya needs to get going here! This is fuller and angling into off. Pandya drives it off the inside half of his blade to mid-wicket.

Lockie Ferguson to Hardik Pandya, Another dot, this is good from Lockie! Shortish and angling into off. Pandya punches it back to the bowler.

Lockie Ferguson to Hardik Pandya, Back of a length and outside off. Pandya tries to cut it but misses.

Lockie Ferguson to Hardik Pandya, Goes fuller and on middle. Pandya drives it to the mid on fielder.

Lockie Ferguson to Hardik Pandya, Back of a length, angling into off. Pandya fends it onto the turf.

Jacob Duffy to Suryakumar Yadav, Serves it fuller and on middle. Yadav drives it back to the bowler.

Jacob Duffy to Suryakumar Yadav, ! Typical Suryakumar Yadav! Back of a length, on middle. Yadav gets inside the line of the ball and whips it over backward square leg for a maximum.

Jacob Duffy to Suryakumar Yadav, Slower length delivery on off. Yadav works it to mid on.

Jacob Duffy to Hardik Pandya, Shortish and outside off. Pandya is underway with a punch towards sweeper cover as he takes a single here.

Hardik PandyaÂ is the new man in.

Jacob Duffy to Virat Kohli, ! CAUGHT! New ZealandÂ are chipping in with wickets at regular intervals now! Kohli departs! This is full and on off. Kohli makes a bit of room and tries to lift it over mid off. However, he fails to get the elevation and ends up hitting it to mid off where Finn AllenÂ takes a fine catch. India need to be careful here, New Zealand have pulled things back nicely here!

Jacob Duffy to Virat Kohli, Back of a length, on off. Kohli fends it towards the leg side.

Michael Bracewell to Suryakumar Yadav, ! SKY gets his first maximum! Tossed up on off. Yadav slog-sweeps it well over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

Michael Bracewell to Virat Kohli, Tosses it up, on off. Kohli drives it to long on for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Suryakumar Yadav, Shortsh and on middle. Yadav works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Virat Kohli, Pitched on off and turning into Kohli. He skips down the track and somehow manages to work it to short fine leg for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Suryakumar Yadav, Tosses it up on middle. Yadav sweeps and gets a top edge. The ball goes towards backward square leg for a single.

Drinks Break! The departure of Rohit SharmaÂ and Shubman GillÂ has brought some respite to New Zealand. The visitors now need to slip in some quiet overs and keep the runs in check. On the other hand, IndiaÂ cannot afford to get bogged down and end up with a total lower than expected. With plenty of batting still to come, the hosts need to continue pressing on the accelerator. Also,Â New ZealandÂ bring Jacob DuffyÂ back into the attack.

Michael Bracewell to Virat Kohli, Goes fuller and on middle. Kohli knocks it to long on for a single.

Jacob Duffy to Suryakumar Yadav, Shortish and around off. Yadav punches it towards the off side.

Jacob Duffy to Virat Kohli, Touch short of good length, on off. Kohli punches it to long on for a single.

Suryakumar YadavÂ walks out to bat.

Jacob Duffy to Virat Kohli, ! Poor delivery and punished! On a length angling into leg. Kohli tucks it towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Run out check has been sent upstairs. Ishan KishanÂ seems to be in trouble here and yes, he has to make his way back.

Jacob Duffy to Ishan Kishan, ! RUN OUT! Oh, dear! Terrible mix-up and Ishan KishanÂ is gone! This is a good little period for New ZealandÂ and India are three down now. Duffy lands it on a length, on off. Kishan fends it towards the off side and sets off for a single but he then realises and there is no run there and stops in the middle of the pitch. Kohli though is also halfway down the track till then and continues to run through to the other end. Kishan also tries to go back but sacr

Jacob Duffy to Ishan Kishan, Serves it full and outside off. Kishan drives it to the cover fielder.

Jacob Duffy to Virat Kohli, Back of a length, around off. Kohli punches it to sweeper cover for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Ishan Kishan, Tosses it up, around off. Kishan drives it to the cover fielder. Good change of pace by Bracewell!

Michael Bracewell to Ishan Kishan, ! Cuts and cuts it in the gap! Short and outside off. Kishan cuts it hard through covers for a boundary.

Michael Bracewell to Virat Kohli, Shorter in length, on off. Kohli pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Ishan Kishan, Touch shorter and on off. Kishan pushes it to covers for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Ishan Kishan, Slower through the air, on off. Kishan fends it towards the off side.

Michael Bracewell to Virat Kohli, Goes fuller and on middle. Kohli works it to deep square leg for a single.

Mitchell Santner to Virat Kohli, Shorter and on middle. Kohli punches it to long on for a single.

Mitchell Santner to Virat Kohli, Nicely bowled! Tosses it up, around off. Kohli presses forward to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Mitchell Santner to Ishan Kishan, On the shorter side, on off. Kishan pulls it uppishly but well short of deep mid-wicket for a single.

Mitchell Santner to Ishan Kishan, Shortish and on off. Kishan works it to mid-wicket.

Mitchell Santner to Ishan Kishan, ! That's a first maximum for Kishan! Tossed up on off. Kishan kneels and slog-sweeps it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum.

Mitchell Santner to Virat Kohli, Fires it quicker on leg. Kohli works it to deep square leg for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Ishan Kishan, Shortish and around off. Kishan punches it through covers for a couple. 250 up for India!

Michael Bracewell to Virat Kohli, On the shorter side again, on off. Kohli pushes it to long on for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Virat Kohli, Touch shorter and turning into off. Kohli knocks it to mid-wicket.

Michael Bracewell to Ishan Kishan, Short and wide outside off. Kishan cuts it to deep point for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Ishan Kishan, Angles it quicker and on off. Kishan pushes it to cover fielder.

Michael Bracewell to Ishan Kishan, Bowls it flatter and around off. Kishan punches it to point.

Mitchell Santner to Ishan Kishan, Touch shorter and on off. Kishan punches it to long on for a single. Only 3 from the over!

Mitchell Santner to Ishan Kishan, Dot again! Kishan needs to rotate strike here. Tosses it up on middle. Kishan plays it back to the bowler.

Mitchell Santner to Virat Kohli, Tosses it up, on off. Kohli drives it to long off for a single.

Mitchell Santner to Ishan Kishan, Kishan is off the mark on his 9th delivery! This is full and on middle. Kishan sweeps it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Mitchell Santner to Ishan Kishan, Slower through the air and turning into leg. Kishan pushes it left of the bowler.

Mitchell Santner to Virat Kohli, Flatter and around off. Kohli pulls it to long on for a single.

Blair Tickner to Ishan Kishan, Back of a length at the batter, Ishan KishanÂ looks to work it on the leg side but cannot get it away.

Blair Tickner to Virat Kohli, Shortish delivery on middle, Virat KohliÂ steers this one down to third man and rotates the strike.

Blair Tickner to Virat Kohli, ! Gorgeous shot by Virat Kohli! Blair TicknerÂ bowls this one touch fuller at the stumps, Virat KohliÂ presents a full face of the bat and drives this back past the bowler. The fielder at mid on dives to his left but in vain.Â

Blair Tickner to Virat Kohli, ! Blair TicknerÂ bowls this one slower and into the wicket outside off, Virat KohliÂ does not miss out andÂ pulls this one hard along the ground. Gets it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Blair Tickner to Ishan Kishan, Leg bye! Back of a length at the pads by Blair Tickner, Ishan KishanÂ misses the flick and gets hit on the pads. The ball comes off his pads towards fine leg for a single.

Blair Tickner to Ishan Kishan, WIDE! Blair TicknerÂ loses his radar and bowls this one back of a length but down the leg side. Ishan KishanÂ leaves it alone and the umpire signals a wide.

Blair Tickner to Virat Kohli, On a length at the stumps, Virat KohliÂ pushes this one to the left of mid on and takes a quick single.

Mitchell Santner to Ishan Kishan, Full around off, Ishan KishanÂ drives this one straight to cover.

Mitchell Santner to Ishan Kishan, Slower and fuller on middle, Ishan KishanÂ defends this one with a straight bat.

Mitchell Santner to Ishan Kishan, Short and into the batter, Ishan KishanÂ watchfully defends this one from the crease.

Mitchell Santner to Ishan Kishan, Short around off, Ishan KishanÂ blocks this one out on the off side.

Mitchell Santner to Ishan Kishan, Short and outside off, Ishan KishanÂ looks to cut this one too hard and ends up getting an under edge that rolls behind the wicket.

Mitchell Santner to Virat Kohli, Short and angling into the batter, Virat KohliÂ goes back and works it to deep square leg for a single.

Ishan KishanÂ is the next man in.

Blair Tickner to Shubman Gill, ! IN THE AIR! Shubman GillÂ departs and IndiaÂ lose two in quick succession! Blair TicknerÂ bangs this one short and outside off, Shubman GillÂ stays inside the line and looks to slap this one on the off side. Skies this one high in the air towards backward point where Devon ConwayÂ settles under the high ball and does the rest. End of a fine knock by Shubman GillÂ and New ZealandÂ will be relieved to see the back of him.

Blair Tickner to Shubman Gill, ! Dispatched byÂ Shubman Gill! Blair TicknerÂ bowls this one back of a length on middle, Shubman GillÂ picks the length early and executes the short arm jab to perfection. Deposits it deep towards the deep mid-wicket fence for a maximum.

Blair Tickner to Shubman Gill, Back of a length and angling into leg. Gill tries to clip it but misses and gets hit high on the pads.

Blair Tickner to Virat Kohli, Shortish and outside off. Kohli punches it left of point where the fielder half-stops it with a dive. Single taken.

Blair Tickner to Virat Kohli, Slower and shorter, outside off. Kohli goes for the pull shot but misses.

Blair Tickner to Shubman Gill, Back of a length outside off, Shubman GillÂ hangs back and drills this one down to long on for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Shubman Gill, Short and around off, the ball keeps a bit low but Shubman GillÂ still manages to pull it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Virat Kohli, Short and on middle and leg, Virat KohliÂ goes back and works it to square leg for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Virat Kohli, ! Michael BracewellÂ tosses this one outside off, Virat KohliÂ advances down the track and gets to the pitch of the delivery. Plays it with the turn and lofts it over long on for a maximum.

Michael Bracewell to Shubman Gill, Touch shorter and on middle. Gill works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Virat Kohli, Goes fuller and on middle. Kohli works it to long on for a single.

Virat KohliÂ walks out at number 3!

Michael Bracewell to Rohit Sharma, ! BOWLED! Michael BracewellÂ strikes and the 212-run opening stand comes to an end! The crowd is on its feet as Rohit Sharma walks off the field after a fantastic century here. Much-needed wicket though for the Kiwis and they would be looking to capitalise on it now. This is flatter and quicker on middle from Bracewell. Rohit Sharma stays still and tries to swing across the line. However, he fails to connect and the ball knocks over the stumps. Big wic

Blair Tickner to Shubman Gill, ! HUNDRED for Shubman Gill! The rich vein of form continues for the talented youngster! Blair TicknerÂ bowls this one back of a length outside off, Shubman GillÂ looks to cut this one late but gets a thick outside edge that goes towards the third man fence for a boundary. Shubman GillÂ takes his helmet off and bows down to acknowledge the applause from the crowd and the Indian team.

Blair Tickner to Rohit Sharma, Short and on off. Sharma pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

Blair Tickner to Shubman Gill, Back of a length on off, Shubman GillÂ hangs back and pushes this one to deep cover for a single.

Blair Tickner to Rohit Sharma, HUNDRED for Rohit Sharma! The drought is finally over for the Indian skipper! Back of a length on middle, Rohit SharmaÂ gets on top of the bounce and pulls this one along the carpet to deep square leg for a single. Brings up his 30th hundred in ODI cricket. Rohit SharmaÂ was due for a three-figure score and he does not miss out today.Â

Blair Tickner to Rohit Sharma, Short of a length and angling into the batter, Rohit SharmaÂ gets cramped as he tried to defend and gets hit on the gloves.

Blair TicknerÂ is back on. He has bowled four overs for 24 runs so far.

Blair Tickner to Rohit Sharma, Blair TicknerÂ starts with a back-of-a-length delivery outside off, Rohit SharmaÂ punches this one straight toÂ mid-wicket.

Michael Bracewell to Rohit Sharma, Tossed up, full outside off, Rohit SharmaÂ pushes this one down to long on for a single. Moves to 99 with this single.

Michael Bracewell to Shubman Gill, Another shortish delivery on middle, Shubman GillÂ works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Rohit Sharma, Short on leg, Rohit SharmaÂ knocks this one down to long on for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Rohit Sharma, Short on off, Rohit SharmaÂ pushes this one off the back foot to point.

Michael Bracewell to Rohit Sharma, Short and turning in on leg, Rohit SharmaÂ gets inside and flicks it towards the backward square leg region. Henry NichollsÂ runs around to his right and keeps it to two.

Michael Bracewell to Shubman Gill, Short and on middle, Shubman GillÂ stays on the back foot and clips it towards deep mid-wicket for a single. This single brings up the 200-run stand between Rohit SharmaÂ and Shubman Gill.

Lockie Ferguson to Shubman Gill, Back of a length and angling in on middle and leg, Shubman GillÂ punches it wide of long on but has to settle for a single.

Lockie Ferguson to Shubman Gill, Slower and short on middle, Shubman GillÂ looks to turn it on the leg side but gets an inside edge back onto his pads.

Lockie Ferguson to Shubman Gill, ! Touch fuller outside off, Shubman GillÂ looks to slash this one on the off side but the ball keeps a bit low. Ends up getting an inside edge that goes to the left of Tom LathamÂ behind the wicket for a boundary.

Lockie Ferguson to Rohit Sharma, Short of a length at the batter, Rohit SharmaÂ steers this one from the crease to third man for a single.

Lockie Ferguson to Rohit Sharma, On a length at the stumps, at 146.8 kph, Rohit SharmaÂ shimmies down the track and drives this one straight to mid off.

Lockie Ferguson to Rohit Sharma, Lockie FergusonÂ bowls a cutter, back of a length on off, Rohit SharmaÂ can only push this one back to the bowler.

Michael Bracewell to Rohit Sharma, Short and at the stumps, Rohit SharmaÂ rocks back and pulls this one towards deep mid-wicket for a single. An expensive first over by Michael Bracewell.

Michael Bracewell to Rohit Sharma, Michael BracewellÂ sees the batter advance and bowls this one short on off, Rohit SharmaÂ can only block this one out.

Michael Bracewell to Shubman Gill, Full and quicker around off, Shubman GillÂ works this one wide of long on for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Shubman Gill, ! Shubman GillÂ goes huge! Michael Bracewell tosses this one, full and at the stumps, Shubman GillÂ gets down on one knee and slog sweeps this one towards the mid-wicket fence for a maximum.

Michael Bracewell to Shubman Gill, ! Full and outside off by Michael Bracewell, Shubman GillÂ goes inside out and lofts this one over cover for a boundary.

Michael Bracewell to Rohit Sharma, Michael BracewellÂ starts with a fuller delivery on off, Rohit SharmaÂ gets forward and knocks it down to long on for a single.

Michael BracewellÂ is into the attack. This would be interesting, an off-spinner against two right-handers in a belligerent mood.

Lockie Ferguson to Rohit Sharma, Full delivery at the stumps, Rohit SharmaÂ moves to the leg side and slaps this one towards cover. Henry NichollsÂ there dives to his left and keeps it to one.

Lockie Ferguson to Shubman Gill, Short of a length at the batter, Shubman GillÂ helps this one fine but fails to get it past short fine leg.

Lockie Ferguson to Rohit Sharma, Good-length delivery on off, at 148.4 kph, Rohit SharmaÂ blocks this one out to backward point for a dot.

Lockie Ferguson to Shubman Gill, Lockie FergusonÂ nails a yorker on middle, Shubman GillÂ squeezes this one out to cover and takes a quick single.

Lockie Ferguson to Shubman Gill, Back of a length around off, Shubman GillÂ cuts hard but straight to backward point.

Lockie Ferguson to Shubman Gill, Short of a length at the batter, Shubman GillÂ stays on the back foot and pushes it straight to mid-wicket.

Daryl Mitchell to Rohit Sharma, ! Nicely played! Daryl MitchellÂ lands this one on a length outside off, Rohit SharmaÂ allows the ball to come to him and opens the bat face at the last moment. Guides this past short third man for a boundary. Rohit SharmaÂ moves into the 90s with this boundary.

Daryl Mitchell to Shubman Gill, On a length on off, Shubman GillÂ swats this one down to long on and takes a single.

Daryl Mitchell to Rohit Sharma, Short and on middle, Rohit SharmaÂ hangs back and pulls this one along the ground to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Daryl Mitchell to Rohit Sharma, A pacy delivery shortish on middle, Rohit SharmaÂ works this one straight to point for a dot.

Daryl Mitchell to Rohit Sharma, ! JUST OVER! Daryl MitchellÂ bowls this one slower into the wicket, and outside off, Rohit SharmaÂ flat bats this one straight down the ground. Does not time this one too well but enough to clear the leapingÂ Devon ConwayÂ at long on.Â

Daryl Mitchell to Shubman Gill, On a length outside off, Shubman GillÂ gets forward and whips this one to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Mitchell Santner to Shubman Gill, Touch shorter and on middle. Gill works it left of short fine leg for a single. Another tidy over from Santner!

Mitchell Santner to Shubman Gill, Shortish and around off. Gill chops it to the point fielder.

Mitchell Santner to Shubman Gill, Angles it flatter and quicker on middle. Gill works it to square leg this time.

Mitchell Santner to Rohit Sharma, Slower and shorter outside off. Sharma cuts it to sweeper cover for a single.

Mitchell Santner to Rohit Sharma, Shorter and on off. Sharma works it short mid-wicket.

Mitchell Santner to Shubman Gill, Fires it quicker and flatter on leg. Gill works it to deep backward square leg and a single is taken.Â

Daryl Mitchell to Shubman Gill, Back of a length, angling into middle. Gill works it wide of long on for a single.

Daryl Mitchell to Rohit Sharma, Angles it fuller and on middle. Sharma drives it nicely to long on for a single.

Daryl Mitchell to Rohit Sharma, On a length, around off. Sharma punches it to covers.

Daryl Mitchell to Rohit Sharma, FOU BYES! Nothing going New Zealand's way here! On a length and outside off. Sharma tries to force it away but misses. The keeper misses it too and the ball runs away towards the fence.

Daryl Mitchell to Shubman Gill, On a length and on middle. Gill tucks it towards the leg side for a single.

Daryl Mitchell to Shubman Gill, ! Back to usual stuff after a tidy last over! This time courtesy of a misfield, this is the last thing Kiwis want! A fuller delivery on middle. Gill works it towards cow corner and Conway running to his left, reaches it but fails to collect it cleanly and the ball deflects towards the ropes.

Mitchell Santner to Shubman Gill, Loopy delivery and outside off. Gill drives it to deep extra cover for a single.

Mitchell Santner to Rohit Sharma, Shorter and outside off. Sharma cuts it to deep point for a single.

Mitchell Santner to Rohit Sharma, WIDE! Sharma makes room and Santner bowls it wider outside off. However, the umpire calls it wide.

Mitchell Santner to Rohit Sharma, Good over so far! An arm delivery on middle. Sharma tucks it towards the leg side.

Mitchell Santner to Rohit Sharma, Touch shorter and on off. Sharma pushes it to cover fielder.

Mitchell Santner to Rohit Sharma, Serves it a bit slower and fuller on middle. Sharma drives it back to the bowler.

Mitchell Santner to Shubman Gill, Bowls a trademark delivery, flatter and quicker on off. Gill drives it to long off for a single.

Time for Drinks! It is all one-way traffic at the moment with Rohit SharmaÂ ââââandÂ Shubman GillÂ making a mockery of the New ZealandÂ bowling attack. With still all ten wickets in hand, the hosts look set to post a mammoth total. Theses are ominous signs for New ZealandÂ and they desperately need a wicket soon to stem the flow of runs.Â

Daryl Mitchell to Shubman Gill, Serves it fuller and on off. Gill drives it to long on for an easy single.

Daryl Mitchell to Shubman Gill, Short and outside off. Gill cuts it hard to the left of point but the fielder dives and makes a good stop.

Daryl Mitchell to Rohit Sharma, On a length, on off. Sharma works it to long on for a single.

Daryl Mitchell to Rohit Sharma, WIDE! A fullish delivery and it is down the leg side. Sharma tries to flick it but misses. Latham with a good take towards his left.

Daryl Mitchell to Rohit Sharma, Nicely bowled! At 116 kph, a yorker on off. Sharma digs it out towards the off side.

Daryl Mitchell to Rohit Sharma, Shorter and around off. Sharma dabs it towards short third man.

Daryl Mitchell to Rohit Sharma, ! Mitchell to Sharma and the Indian skipper is enjoying this battle! Goes fuller and on middle. Sharma leans forward and clips it wide of long on for a boundary.

Mitchell Santner to Shubman Gill, ! So, Santner did bowl two dots in a row but he is smashed for a six now! This is tossed up and outside off. Gill makes room, reaches the pitch of the ball and plays a delightful inside out lofted drive over extra cover for a maximum.

Mitchell Santner to Shubman Gill, Two dots in a row now! Shortish and around off. Gill chops it to short third man.

Mitchell Santner to Shubman Gill, Fires it quicker and flatter on middle. Gill fends it back to the bowler.

Mitchell Santner to Rohit Sharma, Tosses it up, outside off. Slower through the air and Sharma drives it to deep cover for a single.

Mitchell Santner to Shubman Gill, Shortish again and outside off. Gill cuts it to deep point for a single.

Mitchell Santner to Shubman Gill, ! Boundaries just continue to flow! Touch shorter, closer to off. Gill makes a bit of room and chops it thorugh the backward point region for a boundary.

Daryl Mitchell to Shubman Gill, A cutter, on a length, around off. Gill works it towards cow corner for a single. 14 from this over!

Daryl Mitchell to Rohit Sharma, Goes fuller and on middle. Sharma works it to long on for a single.

Daryl Mitchell to Rohit Sharma, ! Now, a third boundary of the over! This was always going to be a risk on this wicket, giving a ball to a medium pacer against quality batters. Shortish and around off. Sharma cuts it through backward point this time for a boundary.Â

Daryl Mitchell to Rohit Sharma, Dot ball! Lands it on a length, on off. Sharma pushes it back to the bowler.

Daryl Mitchell to Rohit Sharma, ! The boundaries just continue to flow! A fullish delivery on middle. Rohit Sharma flicks it through backward square leg for a boundary.

Daryl Mitchell to Rohit Sharma, ! Daryl MitchellÂ is greeted with a boundary here! This is full and on middle. Cheeky stuff from Sharma as he paddles it towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Daryl MitchellÂ comes on to bowl, replacing Blair Tickner.

Mitchell Santner to Shubman Gill, Bowls it touch shorter and on off. Gill punches it back to the bowler. 13 from the over!

Mitchell Santner to Rohit Sharma, Shortish and around off. Sharma cuts it to deep point for a single.

Mitchell Santner to Rohit Sharma, Flatter and angling into the stumps. Sharma pushes it gently towards the leg side.

Mitchell Santner to Rohit Sharma, ! That's huge! 80-metre hit that! Shortish and on off. Sharma stays deep in his crease and hammers it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

Mitchell Santner to Rohit Sharma, ! India are going for it against spinners too! Fifty comes up for Rohit SharmaÂ now! Can the Hitman convert this into a big one? Tossed up on middle. Sharma reaches the pitch of the ball and tonksÂ it straight down the ground for a biggie.

Mitchell Santner to Rohit Sharma, Shortish and around off. Sharma chops it to backward point.

Blair Tickner to Shubman Gill, Dot to end the over! Lands it on a length, on middle. Gill fends it back to the bowler. Good over from Tickner!

Blair Tickner to Rohit Sharma, A fuller delivery angling into pads. Sharma works it to long on for a single.

Blair Tickner to Shubman Gill, Bowls it short on off at a gentle pace of 125 kph. Gill times his pull shot nicely to deep square leg for a single. 100-run stand comes up!

Blair Tickner to Rohit Sharma, Serves it fuller and on off. Sharma wrists it to long on for a single.

Blair Tickner to Rohit Sharma, Lands it on a length, on off. Sharma fends it back to the bowler.

Blair Tickner to Shubman Gill, Back of a length, on middle at 139.7 kph. Gill half-pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

Mitchell Santner to Rohit Sharma, Flatter and quicker on middle. It is an arm ball and Sharma decides to defend it calmly.

Mitchell Santner to Shubman Gill, Nicely timed again! This is full and outside off. Gill drives it left of long off for a single.

Mitchell Santner to Rohit Sharma, Tosses it up and outside off. Sharma drives it to covers for a single.

Mitchell Santner to Shubman Gill, Tossed up on middle. Gill knocks it to long on for a single.

Mitchell Santner to Shubman Gill, ! Fifty for Gill! He continuesÂ to pile on runs, this young man is making most of his good form here and it is a sign of a big player! This is full and outside off. Gill drives and drives it in the gap this past the cover fielder for a boundary.

Mitchell Santner to Shubman Gill, Santner starts with a full delivery on off. Gill drives it left of the cover fielder where the fielder stops it.

Mitchell SantnerÂ is introduced into the attack.

Blair Tickner to Rohit Sharma, Good work in the deep! Short and wide outside off. Sharma cuts it to deep backward point where Glenn PhillipsÂ runs to his left, dives and saves two runs for his side. Two taken.

Blair Tickner to Shubman Gill, On a length and outside off. Gill punches it to sweeper cover for a single.

Blair Tickner to Shubman Gill, ! Poor delivery and it runs away towards the fence! This is full and down the leg side. Gill flicks it left of Latham behind the stumps. He dives and ball just falls shorts and goes off his gloves towards the fine leg fence.

Blair Tickner to Rohit Sharma, Angles a shortish slower delivery on off. It is at 111.6 kph and Sharma works it to long on for a single.

Blair Tickner to Rohit Sharma, Shortens his length a bit, outside off. Sharma punches it to the point fielder.

Blair Tickner to Rohit Sharma, Serves it fuller and on off at 126.2 kph. Sharma drives it straight to the mid off fielder.

Time for Powerplay 2! Now, a maximum of 4 fielders can be placed outside the ring till the 40th over.Â

Jacob Duffy to Rohit Sharma, Another cutter on a length on middle, Rohit SharmaÂ punches this one down to long on and takes a single to retain the strike.

Jacob Duffy to Rohit Sharma, ! Jacob DuffyÂ bowls a cutter outside off, Rohit SharmaÂ shimmies down the track and reaches out to the delivery. Thumps this one down the ground and clears the long off fence with ease for a maximum.

Jacob Duffy to Rohit Sharma, On a length on off, Rohit SharmaÂ pushes this one straight to cover for a dot.

Jacob Duffy to Rohit Sharma, ! HUGE! Jacob DuffyÂ bowls this one short and at the batter, the ball sits up nicely for Rohit as he pulls this one in front of his body and deposits this one deep towards the square leg fence for a maximum.

Jacob Duffy to Rohit Sharma, !Â Short and outside off by Jacob Duffy, Rohit SharmaÂ picks the length early and pulls this oneÂ over mid-wicket for a boundary.

Jacob Duffy to Rohit Sharma, Jacob DuffyÂ bowls this one slower and on a length on off, Rohit SharmaÂ uses his feet and blocks this out.

Blair Tickner to Shubman Gill, Another back-of-a-length delivery at the stumps, Shubman GillÂ whips this one straight to mid-wicket. A tidy over byÂ Blair Tickner.Â

Blair Tickner to Shubman Gill, Back of a length on off, Shubman GillÂ shuffles a bit and pushes this one down to mid on for a dot.

Blair Tickner to Shubman Gill, Short of a length outside off, Shubman GillÂ hangs back and punches this one straight to backward point.

Blair Tickner to Shubman Gill, Back of a length, on off. Gill stays still his crease and blocks it onto the turf.

Blair Tickner to Shubman Gill, Full and at the pads, Shubman GillÂ clips this one straight to mid-wicket.

Blair Tickner to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length on off, Rohit SharmaÂ opens the bat face and guides this one down to third man for a single.

Lockie Ferguson to Shubman Gill, ! Lockie FergusonÂ persists with short length and bowls this one outside off, Shubman GillÂ gets the width he needs and cuts this one through cover-point for a boundary. Shubman GillÂ is changing gears here and these are ominous signs for New Zealand.

Lockie Ferguson to Shubman Gill, ! SHOT! Lockie FergusonÂ shortens his length and bowls this one outside off, Shubman GillÂ gets on his toes and slaps this one over backward point towards the short square fence for a maximum. Forget you or me, or the crowd, even Rohit, who's a master of this particular shot, cannot stop himself from admiring the execution.

Lockie Ferguson to Shubman Gill, ! Lockie FergusonÂ misses his length and bowls a juicy full toss on off, Shubman GillÂ times the drive to perfection and gets it wide of mid off for another boundary.

Lockie Ferguson to Shubman Gill, ! Back of a length around off, Shubman GillÂ stays in his crease and allows the ball to come to him. Steers this one to the left of third man and collects a boundary.

Lockie Ferguson to Shubman Gill, Fuller outside off, Shubman GillÂ goes for the drive but gets beaten on the inside edge.

Lockie Ferguson to Shubman Gill, ! On a length outside off, Shubman GillÂ uses his bottom hand to drive this one on the off side but gets into his shot a bit early. Mishits this one to the right of mid off but the ball has enough legs on it to reach the ropes.

Blair Tickner to Rohit Sharma, ! Streaky but they all count! Blair TicknerÂ serves this one on a length on off, Rohit SharmaÂ looks to loft this one down the ground but gets a thick outside edge that goes through the vacant slip cordon for a boundary.

Blair Tickner to Shubman Gill, Full and on leg, Shubman GillÂ clips this one to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Blair Tickner to Shubman Gill, ! Cracking shot! Blair TicknerÂ bowls this one touch fuller and outside off, Shubman GillÂ does not miss out as he drives this one on the up. Gets it wide of mid off and collects a boundary.

Blair Tickner to Shubman Gill, Back of a length on off, at 137.8 kph, Shubman GillÂ punches this one along the ground but fails to get it past cover.

Blair Tickner to Shubman Gill, Good-length delivery around off, Shubman GillÂ gets behind and solidly defends this one out.

Blair Tickner to Shubman Gill, Blair TicknerÂ starts with a loosener, bowls it short and outside off, Shubman GillÂ cuts this one to the left of backward point and collects a couple of runs.

Time for the first bowling change of the game as Blair TicknerÂ replaces Jacob Duffy.

Lockie Ferguson to Rohit Sharma, A maiden over by Lockie Ferguson!Â Back of a length on off, Rohit SharmaÂ pushes this one off the back foot to cover.

Lockie Ferguson to Rohit Sharma, On a length and outside off, Rohit SharmaÂ does not go reaching out to this delivery and leaves it alone.

Lockie Ferguson to Rohit Sharma, Lockie FergusonÂ bowls this one full and outside off, Rohit SharmaÂ goes for the drive away from the body without much foot movement. Rohit is lucky not to get an edge there.

Lockie Ferguson to Rohit Sharma, Fuller delivery at the stumps,Â Rohit SharmaÂ clips this one straight to mid-wicket.

Lockie Ferguson to Rohit Sharma, Fullish delivery, swinging into the batter, Rohit SharmaÂ digs this one out to mid on for a dot.

Lockie Ferguson to Rohit Sharma, Shortish delivery outside off, a hint of away movement, Rohit SharmaÂ looks to fetch this one from the crease but fails to get any bat on it.

Jacob Duffy to Rohit Sharma, Goes fuller and on middle. Sharma flicks it to deep mid-wicket and takes a single to retain the strike.

Jacob Duffy to Rohit Sharma, ! STRAIGHT HIT! Jacob DuffyÂ serves this one back of a length on off, Rohit SharmaÂ stays still in the crease and presents a full face of the bat. Lofts this one straight back over the bowler's head for a maximum.

Jacob Duffy to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length, angling into middle and leg. Rohit tries to clip it but misses and gets hit high on the pads.

Jacob Duffy to Shubman Gill, On a length at the pads, Shubman GillÂ works this one fine towards fine leg for a single.

Jacob Duffy to Shubman Gill, ! Jacob DuffyÂ bowls this one short but slanting in on leg, Shubman GillÂ picks the length early and gets inside the line of the delivery. Hooks this one towards the fine leg fence for a maximum.

Jacob Duffy to Shubman Gill, Back of a length around off, shaping away,Â Shubman GillÂ punches this one towards mid off for a dot.

Lockie Ferguson to Rohit Sharma, Beaten! Back of a length and outside off, Rohit SharmaÂ reaches out to the delivery and looks to cut but misses.

Lockie Ferguson to Rohit Sharma, Short of a length and angling in, Rohit SharmaÂ stays on the back foot and works it straight to cover.

Lockie Ferguson to Shubman Gill, Lockie FergusonÂ persists with back-of-a-length stuff and darting into the batter, Shubman GillÂ gets hurried as he looksÂ to work it on the leg side and gets hit high on the pads.

Lockie Ferguson to Shubman Gill, Back of a length on middle and leg, Shubman GillÂ pushes this one wide of mid on and takes a single.

Lockie Ferguson to Shubman Gill, WIDE! Back of a length from over the wicket but angling down the leg side, Shubman GillÂ looks to flick this one but misses. The umpire signals a wide.

Lockie Ferguson to Shubman Gill, Short of a length on middle, Shubman GillÂ hangs back and defends this one down the wicket.

Lockie Ferguson to Shubman Gill, Back of a length and angling into the batter, Shubman GillÂ pushes this one off the back foot to mid-wicket.

Jacob Duffy to Rohit Sharma, Length delivery at the batter, Rohit SharmaÂ clips this one straight to mid-wicket.

Jacob Duffy to Rohit Sharma, On a length around off, Rohit SharmaÂ blocks this one out from the crease.

Jacob Duffy to Rohit Sharma, Full and at the stumps, Rohit SharmaÂ drives this one straight back to the bowler, Jacob DuffyÂ gets down in his follow through and stops it.

Jacob Duffy to Rohit Sharma, ! On a good length but slanting at the pads, Rohit SharmaÂ does not miss out as he clips this one through mid-wicket. The quick outfield does the rest and Rohit collects another boundary.

Jacob Duffy to Rohit Sharma, Good-length delivery outside off, Rohit SharmaÂ looks to block this one out on the off side but misses.

Jacob Duffy to Rohit Sharma, ! Nicely played! Jacob DuffyÂ overpitches this one outside off, Rohit SharmaÂ accounts for the away swing and drives this one along the carpet. Pierces the infield on the off side and collects a boundary.

Lockie Ferguson to Shubman Gill, A polite enquiry but turned down! Lockie FergusonÂ bowls this one on a length at the stumps, Shubman GillÂ tries to defend but gets an inside edge back onto his pads.

Lockie Ferguson to Shubman Gill, Back of a length on middle, Shubman GillÂ watchfully blocks this one out back to the bowler.

Lockie Ferguson to Shubman Gill, Short of a length on middle and leg, Shubman GillÂ hangs back and taps this one to mid-wicket.

Lockie Ferguson to Shubman Gill, ! Edgy but Shubman GillÂ is off the mark! Good-length delivery outside off, Shubman GillÂ defends this one away from his body. The ball takes an outside edge that flies to the right of second slip for a boundary.

Lockie Ferguson to Shubman Gill, Short of a length and angling into the batter, Shubman GillÂ gets on his toes and defends this one for a dot.

Lockie FergusonÂ to share the new ball with Jacob Duffy!

Lockie Ferguson to Shubman Gill, Lockie FergusonÂ starts with a shortish delivery from over the wicket, Shubman GillÂ lets it go through to the keeper.

Jacob Duffy to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length on off, Rohit SharmaÂ stays inside the line and slices this one over the infield on the off side. Collects a couple of runs.

Jacob Duffy to Rohit Sharma, On a length on off, a hint of away movement, Rohit SharmaÂ blocks this one out towards mid-wicket.

Jacob Duffy to Rohit Sharma, Good-length delivery outside off, Rohit SharmaÂ uses his feet and pushes this one to cover for a dot.

Jacob Duffy to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length outside off, shaping away, Rohit SharmaÂ shoulders arms and leaves it alone.

Jacob Duffy to Rohit Sharma, Full and in the channel outside off, Rohit SharmaÂ defends this one down the wicket with a straight bat.

Jacob Duffy to Rohit Sharma, Full and swinging away outside off, Rohit SharmaÂ drives this one firmly but fails to get it past mid off.

Jacob Duffy to Rohit Sharma, WIDE! Jacob DuffyÂ starts with a wide! Bowls this one back of a length but down the leg side, Rohit SharmaÂ looks to help it fine but misses.

We are all set to begin! The New ZealandÂ players make their way out to the middle. Rohit SharmaÂ and Shubman GillÂ are the openers for India. Jacob DuffyÂ to start the proceedings with the ball. Two slips in place. Here we go...

So, KulCha is back for India in ODIs! Kuldeep YadavÂ and Yuzvendra ChahalÂ will be playing together and it has been a rarity since the 2019 ODI World Cup. The last time they played together was in 2021 and now they are back together on a batting paradise here in the Holkar Stadium. Also, Umran MalikÂ is back for India and India would be hoping for some rapid bullets by the speedster. New Zealand, on the other hand, have made only one change with Jacob DuffyÂ coming in for Henry Shipley and it wo

Mitchell Santner is down for a quick chat. HeÂ says that every time they come to India, it is a challenge and they donât want to leave with a scoreline of 3-0. Hopes to do well in this game and mix up his pace and not be predictable. Mentions that it is not ideal to be a bowler in stadiums with short boundaries but it is about being smart and making batters hit in the bigger pockets of the ground. Tells that captaincy is pretty cool and it is exciting to take up the captaincy for T20Is.

Rohit Sharma, the skipper of India, says that they wanted to bat first. Adds that they are not worried about conditions and it is all about what they want to get from this game. Mentions that they have gotten big scores at this venue and it is a good challenge for bowlers here. Reckons that the No. 1 ODI ranking is crucial and they want to keep testing themselves. Also says that they are looking at the bigger picture and want to get in some of the guys who have not played a game. Ends by informi

Tom Latham, the skipper of New Zealand,Â says that they will bowl first and adds that it is a good surface and with boundaries shorter and dew coming in they would like to bowl first. Tells that they have not been able to put together a good performance and hopes to play to their potential and do well in all departments in this game. Mentions that it is a batting deck and boundaries are small so whatever one is doing batting first or second, one has to bat well. Informs that Jacob DuffyÂ comes i

New Zealand (Playing XI) - Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (C)(WK), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Jacob Duffy (In for Henry Shipley), Lockie Ferguson, Blair Tickner.

India (Playing XI) - Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Umran Malik (In for Mohammad Shami), Yuzvendra Chahal (In for Mohammed Siraj).

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

Chatara to Rahul, no run, looks to cut it down towards third man but misses

Chatara to Rahul, no run, flicks it to the mid wicket fielder

Chatara to Rahul, no run, drives it off the front foot to the cover fielder

Chatara to Rahul, no run, tries to cut but misses. Rahul lost the grip of the ball and it falls

Chatara to Rahul, no run, drives it to the point fielder. Maruma makes a diving stop

Indian team is unchanged from the last match, while Zimbabwe have made three changes

Zimbabwe (Playing XI): Chamu Chibhabha, Hamilton Masakadza, Peter Moor(w k), Vusi Sibanda, Timycen Maruma, Malcolm Waller, Elton Chigumbura, Graeme Cremer(c), Neville Madziva, Donald Tiripano, Tendai Chatara

India (Playing XI): Lokesh Rahul, Mandeep Singh, Ambati Rayudu, Manish Pandey, Kedar Jadhav, MS Dhoni(w k & c), Axar Patel, Dhawal Kulkarni, Jasprit Bumrah, Barinder Sran, Yuzvendra Chahal

Heads is the call from Dhoni but the coin spins down as Tails. Zimbabwe have won the toss and elected to bowl first

Toss and team updates are on your way shortly. Stay tuned.

Zimbabwe surprised everyone with a 2 runs win in the first match, while India hammered Zimbabwe by 10 wickets in the 2nd match to level the series at 1-1. The winner today wins the t-20 series

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of 3rd and final T-20I between Zimbabwe and India being played at Harare Sports Club Ground, Harare