India vs New Zealand Score, 3rd ODI of New Zealand in India 2026

OUT! Run Out. Kristian Clarke to Arshdeep Singh. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover, direct hit by Phillips. That's the end of the match! India fall short in their chase of 338, being bowled out for 296 in 46 overs. Virat Kohli produced another masterclass with an innings of 124, while Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana offered some resistance, but regular wickets prevented India from closing the gap. Kristian Clarke and Zak Foulkes starred for New Zealand with three wickets each, supported by Jayden Lennox who took two, as the visitors held their nerve to defend a challenging total. New Zealand win by 41 runs and claim the series 2-1 in a thrilling contest. Daryl Mitchell is the Player of the Match as well as the Player of the Series for his tremendous batting performance.

FOUR! Kristian Clarke to Arshdeep Singh. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot Steer, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs.

OUT! Caught. Kristian Clarke to Virat Kohli. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off, caught by Mitchell. Skyed high, and Mitchell is right under it to take the catch.

Kristian Clarke to Virat Kohli. Off cutter short, wide outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to short third man for no runs, run save by Foulkes.

FOUR! Kristian Clarke to Virat Kohli. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.

FOUR! Kristian Clarke to Virat Kohli. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled past deep square leg for 4 runs, mis-fielded by Phillips.

FOUR! Glenn Phillips to Kuldeep Yadav. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, bottom edge past third man for 4 runs.

Glenn Phillips to Virat Kohli. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Clarke.

Glenn Phillips to Kuldeep Yadav. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Foulkes.

Glenn Phillips to Virat Kohli. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Foulkes.

Glenn Phillips to Virat Kohli. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Conway.

Glenn Phillips to Virat Kohli. Off break half volley, down leg side down the track driving, to long on for no runs, fielded by Conway.

Zak Foulkes to Kuldeep Yadav. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge to point for no runs, fielded by Young.

OUT! Caught. Zak Foulkes to Mohammed Siraj. Length ball, to leg on the front foot glancing, inside edge, caught by Hay. Gone cheaply.

OUT! Caught. Zak Foulkes to Harshit Rana. Full toss, off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Nicholls. Nice innings from Harshit Rana comes to an end

Zak Foulkes to Harshit Rana. Off cutter short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Hay.

SIX! Zak Foulkes to Harshit Rana. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

Zak Foulkes to Virat Kohli. Full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run.

SIX! Kyle Jamieson to Harshit Rana. Back of a length, outside off stump down the track Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

Kyle Jamieson to Virat Kohli. Half volley, to leg on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, mis-fielded by Lennox.

Kyle Jamieson to Virat Kohli. Half volley, outside off stump moves in front working, to long on for 2 runs, shy attempt by Young.

SIX! Kyle Jamieson to Virat Kohli. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.

Wide Kyle Jamieson to Virat Kohli. Leg cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for 1 run, fielded by Hay.

Kyle Jamieson to Harshit Rana. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg for 1 run.

FOUR! Kyle Jamieson to Harshit Rana. Length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.

Kristian Clarke to Harshit Rana. Full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep cover for 1 run.

Wide Kristian Clarke to Harshit Rana. Full toss, wide outside off stump backing away Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Hay.

Kristian Clarke to Virat Kohli. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Lennox.

Kristian Clarke to Harshit Rana. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Mitchell.

FOUR! Kristian Clarke to Harshit Rana. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs. Harshit Rana cuts it away with immense power.