IND vs NZ: Daryl Mitchell’s Explosive Knock Sets India a Target of 199

New Zealand scored 198/3 in 20 overs in the third T20I against India, setting the hosts a challenging target of 199 runs. Daryl Mitchell was the standout performer, remaining unbeaten on 89 off 52 deliveries with five fours and five sixes. Finn Allen provided an aggressive start with 40 runs off 25 balls, including five sixes, while Bevon Jacobs contributed an unbeaten 39 off 23 balls, hitting four fours and a six. Glenn Phillips added 17 runs as New Zealand maintained a strong scoring rate throughout the innings.

After losing the toss and being asked to bat, New Zealand suffered an early setback when Arshdeep Singh dismissed Tim Seifert for two in the second over. However, Allen and Mitchell counterattacked, helping New Zealand reach 58/1 during the powerplay. Nitish Kumar Reddy broke their 86-run partnership by removing Allen, while Axar Patel dismissed Phillips. Mitchell completed his half-century in 26 balls and continued to accelerate alongside Jacobs. India’s bowlers tightened their lines in the closing overs, with Prince Yadav conceding just nine runs in the final over. Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh took one wicket each for India.