Rishabh Pant is an all-format keeper-batter for Team India. While his numbers in Tests are magnificent, with 2,123 runs in 31 matches including five tons and 10 half-centuries, he averages just 35 in ODIs -- with a solitary hundred in 29 games -- and an ordinary 22.43 in T20Is, along with a strike rate of&nbsp;126.37. Thus, questions have been raised on India giving Pant a longer rope in limited-overs despite him still not performing at his best.&nbsp;

Before the start of the third and final ODI between India and New Zealand, in Christchurch, Pant had an on-air interaction with renowned broadcaster Harsha Bhogle. During the interaction, Bhogle spoke at length about Pant's ordinary white-ball numbers. To this, the 25-year-old gave a blunt reply while defending his overall run so far in limited-overs. Here's how the whole conversation panned out between the two:&nbsp;

Harsha Bhogle:&nbsp;"Maine Viru se bohut saal pahle ye sawal poocha tha, ab aap se puch raha hu. Aapko dekhke lagta hai, white-ball game inki khaas baat hogi but aapka Test record sabse accha hai.&nbsp;(Some years back, I'd asked the same question to Sehwag. Now, I'm asking you. Looking at you, we get the feeling that white-ball cricket is your USP but it's your Test record which has been better...)

Rishabh Pant:&nbsp;"Sir, record toh ek number hai. Mera white-ball record bhi kharab nahi hai. Thik hai T20 ka...&nbsp;(Sir, records are just mere numbers. My white-ball record is not bad. It is average in T20Is...)"

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Harsha Bhogle (interrupting):&nbsp;"Main kharab nahi keh raha hu, comparison kar raha hu. (I'm not saying it's bad.&nbsp;Just comparing it with Tests)"

Rishabh Pant:&nbsp;"Comparison karna toh sir apni life ka part hi nahi hai na. Abhi main 24-25 years ka hu, comparison karna hai toh jab main 30-32 ka ho jaunga tab karna, usse pahle toh koi logic nahi hai mere liye.&nbsp;(I don't look into comparisons. I'm 24-25, if you want to compare, you can do that when I am 30-32, no logic behind doing it before that)."

Talking about Pant's recent outing with the bat, the swashbuckling left-hander failed to get going and returned with a 16-ball 10 in the India-NZ third and final ODI, in Christchurch, on Wednesday (November 30). After being asked to bat first, India only managed a below-par 219 all-out in 47.3 overs with NZ being well-placed at 104/1 in 18 overs being rain played spoilsport and the match was called off eventually. NZ have won the three ODIs 1-0.

Rishabh Pant is an all-format keeper-batter for Team India. While his numbers in Tests are magnificent, with 2,123 runs in 31 matches including five tons and 10 half-centuries, he averages just 35 in ODIs -- with a solitary hundred in 29 games -- and an ordinary 22.

Rishabh Pant is an all-format keeper-batter for Team India. While his numbers in Tests are magnificent, with 2,123 runs in 31 matches including five tons and 10 half-centuries, he averages just 35 in ODIs -- with a solitary hundred in 29 games -- and an ordinary 22.43 in T20Is, along with a strike rate of 126.37. Thus, questions have been raised on India giving Pant a longer rope in limited-overs despite him still not performing at his best. Before the start of the third and final ODI between India and New Zealand, in Christchurch, Pant had an on-air interaction with renowned broadcaster Harsha Bhogle. During the interaction, Bhogle spoke at length about Pant's ordinary white-ball numbers. To this, the 25-year-old gave a blunt reply while defending his overall run so far in limited-overs. Here's how the whole conversation panned out between the two: Harsha Bhogle: "Maine Viru se bohut saal pahle ye sawal poocha tha, ab aap se puch raha hu. Aapko dekhke lagta hai, white-ball game inki khaas baat hogi but aapka Test record sabse accha hai. (Some years back, I'd asked the same question to Sehwag. Now, I'm asking you. Looking at you, we get the feeling that white-ball cricket is your USP but it's your Test record which has been better...) Rishabh Pant: "Sir, record toh ek number hai. Mera white-ball record bhi kharab nahi hai. Thik hai T20 ka... (Sir, records are just mere numbers. My white-ball record is not bad. It is average in T20Is...)" Rishabh Pant interview with Harsha Bhogle before 3rd ODI against NZ talking about rain, batting position, stats and scrutiny over T20i performance & WK drills. #NZvINDonPrime pic.twitter.com/TjOUdnPTCz — S H I V A M 🇧🇷 (@shivammalik_) November 30, 2022 × Also read: Hardik Pandya set to be India's new T20I captain with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli not in BCCI's plans: Report Harsha Bhogle (interrupting): "Main kharab nahi keh raha hu, comparison kar raha hu. (I'm not saying it's bad. Just comparing it with Tests)" Rishabh Pant: "Comparison karna toh sir apni life ka part hi nahi hai na. Abhi main 24-25 years ka hu, comparison karna hai toh jab main 30-32 ka ho jaunga tab karna, usse pahle toh koi logic nahi hai mere liye. (I don't look into comparisons. I'm 24-25, if you want to compare, you can do that when I am 30-32, no logic behind doing it before that)." Talking about Pant's recent outing with the bat, the swashbuckling left-hander failed to get going and returned with a 16-ball 10 in the India-NZ third and final ODI, in Christchurch, on Wednesday (November 30). After being asked to bat first, India only managed a below-par 219 all-out in 47.3 overs with NZ being well-placed at 104/1 in 18 overs being rain played spoilsport and the match was called off eventually. NZ have won the three ODIs 1-0.

'No logic in comparing my performances until...': Rishabh Pant defends his white-ball record with blunt reply

Persistent rain saved India from a likely defeat in the third and final ODI versus New Zealand, however, it couldn't save Shikhar Dhawan &amp; Co. from a 1-0 series loss versus the No. 1 ranked Kane Williamson-led Black Caps on Wednesday (November 30) in Christchurch. Being asked to bat first, Indian batters failed to get going on a tough wicket as none apart from Washington Sundar (51) and Shreyas Iyer (49) looked comfortable in the middle as India only managed 219 all-out in 47.3 overs. In reply, NZ was cruising towards the total with Finn Allen unbeaten on 57 before rain played spoilsport and led to the match being called off.&nbsp;

Asked to bat first, India lost both their openers to be reduced to 55 for 2. The likes of Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Suryakumar Yadav and Deepak Hooda had a golden opportunity to stay for long and score big, however, none apart from Iyer got going. Adam Milne (3 for 57) and Lockie Ferguson (1 for 49) kept it tight with the ball whereas Daryl Mitchell also surprised and returned with an impressive 3 for 25 in seven overs. In reply, Finn Allen and Devon Conway were off to a flier and kept the scoreboard ticking without dropping much sweat to take Kiwis to 97 for no loss before Umran Malik accounted for Conway's scalp (38). Allen was not out on 57 (54) before rain made its presence felt and impacted the game, with the match eventually being called off. Thus, NZ won the series 1-0 after losing the rain-marred three T20Is 0-1.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/no-logic-in-comparing-my-performances-until-rishabh-pant-defends-his-white-ball-record-with-blunt-reply-538775">'No logic in comparing my performances until...': Rishabh Pant defends his white-ball record with blunt reply</a>

<p ng-bind-html="comm[ts].comm" ng-class="get_comm_class(comm[ts]) " ng-hide="comm[ts].geo != null &amp;&amp; comm[ts].geo.length &gt; 0 &amp;&amp; comm[ts].geo.indexOf($root.$GEO.country) == -1" ng-if="comm[ts].evt != 'Plugin:news' &amp;&amp; comm[ts].evt != 'Plugin:video' &amp;&amp; comm[ts].evt != 'Plugin:comments'">Kane Williamson | New Zealand captain: When we have been playing cricket we have been applying ourselves. Some good stuff in the rained off games too. We knew that 20 overs would constitute a match, but we could see the weather coming, it has been following us. Daryl has been hanging out for a bowl for ages. Milne felt a niggle but didn't want to stop. Focus changes to the Test arena. Guys get a break now and that's important too. Been pretty busy. We will regroup as a Test team after the break.

<p ng-bind-html="comm[ts].comm" ng-class="get_comm_class(comm[ts]) " ng-hide="comm[ts].geo != null &amp;&amp; comm[ts].geo.length &gt; 0 &amp;&amp; comm[ts].geo.indexOf($root.$GEO.country) == -1" ng-if="comm[ts].evt != 'Plugin:news' &amp;&amp; comm[ts].evt != 'Plugin:video' &amp;&amp; comm[ts].evt != 'Plugin:comments'">Shikhar Dhawan | India captain: Absolutely, going to Bangladesh, hopefully the weather will be better there. We are a young unit. The bowling unit learnt about bowling the good length area more. We were short at times. All the seniors are going to be back in the side. More Asian wickets is a more practical journey to the World Cup for us. Important to get the small things right - right lengths for the bowlers, batting close to the body in these conditions for the batters... these are the learnings.

Persistent rain saved India from a likely defeat in the third and final ODI versus New Zealand, however, it couldn't save Shikhar Dhawan & Co. from a 1-0 series loss versus the No.

Persistent rain saved India from a likely defeat in the third and final ODI versus New Zealand, however, it couldn't save Shikhar Dhawan & Co. from a 1-0 series loss versus the No. 1 ranked Kane Williamson-led Black Caps on Wednesday (November 30) in Christchurch. Being asked to bat first, Indian batters failed to get going on a tough wicket as none apart from Washington Sundar (51) and Shreyas Iyer (49) looked comfortable in the middle as India only managed 219 all-out in 47.3 overs. In reply, NZ was cruising towards the total with Finn Allen unbeaten on 57 before rain played spoilsport and led to the match being called off. Asked to bat first, India lost both their openers to be reduced to 55 for 2. The likes of Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Suryakumar Yadav and Deepak Hooda had a golden opportunity to stay for long and score big, however, none apart from Iyer got going. Adam Milne (3 for 57) and Lockie Ferguson (1 for 49) kept it tight with the ball whereas Daryl Mitchell also surprised and returned with an impressive 3 for 25 in seven overs. In reply, Finn Allen and Devon Conway were off to a flier and kept the scoreboard ticking without dropping much sweat to take Kiwis to 97 for no loss before Umran Malik accounted for Conway's scalp (38). Allen was not out on 57 (54) before rain made its presence felt and impacted the game, with the match eventually being called off. Thus, NZ won the series 1-0 after losing the rain-marred three T20Is 0-1. Also read: 'No logic in comparing my performances until...': Rishabh Pant defends his white-ball record with blunt reply Kane Williamson | New Zealand captain: When we have been playing cricket we have been applying ourselves. Some good stuff in the rained off games too. We knew that 20 overs would constitute a match, but we could see the weather coming, it has been following us. Daryl has been hanging out for a bowl for ages. Milne felt a niggle but didn't want to stop. Focus changes to the Test arena. Guys get a break now and that's important too. Been pretty busy. We will regroup as a Test team after the break. Shikhar Dhawan | India captain: Absolutely, going to Bangladesh, hopefully the weather will be better there. We are a young unit. The bowling unit learnt about bowling the good length area more. We were short at times. All the seniors are going to be back in the side. More Asian wickets is a more practical journey to the World Cup for us. Important to get the small things right - right lengths for the bowlers, batting close to the body in these conditions for the batters... these are the learnings.

New Zealand-India 3rd ODI called off due to rain, Kane Williamson & Co. win series 1-0

India and New Zealand will lock horns in the tour finale when Shikhar Dhawan &amp; Co. will take the field versus the Black Caps in the third and final ODI on Wednesday morning (November 30). So far, the ODI series has been pretty much like the three T20Is, which Hardik Pandya &amp; Co. won 1-0, with rain making its presence felt at regular intervals. While the ODI series opener went uninterrupted, where India failed to defend 306/7 and lost by seven wickets, the second and penultimate tie was abandoned due to persistent rain in Hamilton.&nbsp;

The third and final ODI will take place at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch. While Kane Williamson-led Kiwis will aim for a 2-0 scoreline, the Dhawan-led Indian team will be desperate to get a full game and end the series on a 1-1 scoreline. Before both sides take the field for the series and tour finale, here's an update on the weather forecast in Christchurch for Wednesday:

According to the NZ’s MetService, the Christchurch weather is set to test the patience of the fans on November 30. While no rain threat is there during the day, there could be some interruptions due to the weather forecast for&nbsp;the evening. In such a scenario, the teams will prefer batting second as the ball will be wet whereas even if the match is curtailed, it will also be beneficial for the chasing side.

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India managed 89/1 in 12.5 overs in a rain-curtailed 29-over contest in the second ODI (after being asked to bat), in Hamilton, before rain had the final say. Post the proceedings, captain Dhawan opined on leading a young and exciting squad during the post-match presentation. "Damn exciting, makes me feel so young (laughs). No but seriously this is a good opportunity for the guys travelling so far, to see the way Shubman has batted and Umran’s bowling, glad to see that transition. As a team we want to get our processes right, and put on a good performance in Christchurch. Hopefully we can win and enjoy ourselves," he said.

It will be interesting to see if Sanju Samson gets a place in the playing XI after being dropped for the second ODI, due to India's lack of sixth-bowling option.

India and New Zealand will lock horns in the tour finale when Shikhar Dhawan & Co. will take the field versus the Black Caps in the third and final ODI on Wednesday morning (November 30).

India and New Zealand will lock horns in the tour finale when Shikhar Dhawan & Co. will take the field versus the Black Caps in the third and final ODI on Wednesday morning (November 30). So far, the ODI series has been pretty much like the three T20Is, which Hardik Pandya & Co. won 1-0, with rain making its presence felt at regular intervals. While the ODI series opener went uninterrupted, where India failed to defend 306/7 and lost by seven wickets, the second and penultimate tie was abandoned due to persistent rain in Hamilton. The third and final ODI will take place at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch. While Kane Williamson-led Kiwis will aim for a 2-0 scoreline, the Dhawan-led Indian team will be desperate to get a full game and end the series on a 1-1 scoreline. Before both sides take the field for the series and tour finale, here's an update on the weather forecast in Christchurch for Wednesday: According to the NZ’s MetService, the Christchurch weather is set to test the patience of the fans on November 30. While no rain threat is there during the day, there could be some interruptions due to the weather forecast for the evening. In such a scenario, the teams will prefer batting second as the ball will be wet whereas even if the match is curtailed, it will also be beneficial for the chasing side. Also read: India Vs New Zealand 3rd ODI Match live cricket streaming-OTT & TV broadcast channel: Where to watch online? India managed 89/1 in 12.5 overs in a rain-curtailed 29-over contest in the second ODI (after being asked to bat), in Hamilton, before rain had the final say. Post the proceedings, captain Dhawan opined on leading a young and exciting squad during the post-match presentation. "Damn exciting, makes me feel so young (laughs). No but seriously this is a good opportunity for the guys travelling so far, to see the way Shubman has batted and Umran’s bowling, glad to see that transition. As a team we want to get our processes right, and put on a good performance in Christchurch. Hopefully we can win and enjoy ourselves," he said. It will be interesting to see if Sanju Samson gets a place in the playing XI after being dropped for the second ODI, due to India's lack of sixth-bowling option.

NZ vs IND, 3rd ODI: Will rain impact third and final match to spoil Team India's chances in Christchurch?

India locked horns with hosts New Zealand in the three T20Is after the T20 World Cup. Hardik Pandya &amp; Co. rode on good performances from their bowling unit and Suryakumar Yadav's batting heroics to win the rain-affected series 1-0 and the Men in Blue will now face the Black Caps in the three-match ODI series opener on Friday (November 25). With the next ICC event to take place in India, in the form of 2023 ODI World Cup, the preparations for the mega event have kicked off right away and Shikhar Dhawan &amp; Co. will be eager to make a mark. Beating NZ in their own backyard isn't a cakewalk by any means, hence, India will have their task cut-out who are without their regulars such as captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, etc.&nbsp;

The onus will be on the likes of Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer, Deepak Hooda, Deepak Chahar, Rishabh Pant, etc. from the second-stringed Indian team. The competition will be among the batters auditioning for the middle-order positions to make an impression amid the absence of Rohit &amp; Co. It will be interesting to see if India goes ahead with two wrist spinners on a small ground, in Auckland, or prefer to strengthen their batting line-up with Hooda and Washington Sundar as their spin bowling options.&nbsp;

Ahead of the series opener, stand-in captain Dhawan said, "We guys have been performing well for a period of time. At the same time, talking about myself, I have to keep performing. I know till the time I perform, it would be good for me. It keeps me on my toes and keeps me hungry." Will India begin on a winning note or Kiwis will get off the mark in the home series? Only time will tell...

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-odis-rishabh-pant-is-becoming-a-liability-for-team-india-says-former-indian-all-rounder-537095">IND vs NZ ODIs: Rishabh Pant is becoming a liability for Team India, says former Indian all-rounder</a>

Here's everything to know about the first ODI&nbsp;in Auckland:

<h2>Where you can watch the 1st ODI live: Broadcast TV Channel and Live Streaming-OTT Details?</h2>

Fans can watch the ODI series opener live on&nbsp;DD Sports&nbsp;on TV whereas the live streaming will be available on the&nbsp;Amazon Prime Video&nbsp;app.

<h2>When, where&nbsp;and at what time will the match go live?</h2>

The first ODI between New Zealand and India will kick off at&nbsp;7 AM IST. The match will be held on Friday (November 25) at Eden Park, Auckland.&nbsp;

Squads:

New Zealand: Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Kane Williamson (c), Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Tom Latham

India: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson (wk), Deepak Hooda, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Umran Malik, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Rishabh Pant

India locked horns with hosts New Zealand in the three T20Is after the T20 World Cup. Hardik Pandya & Co. rode on good performances from their bowling unit and Suryakumar Yadav's batting heroics to win the rain-affected series 1-0 and the Men in Blue will now face the Black Caps in the three-match ODI series opener on Friday (November 25).

India locked horns with hosts New Zealand in the three T20Is after the T20 World Cup. Hardik Pandya & Co. rode on good performances from their bowling unit and Suryakumar Yadav's batting heroics to win the rain-affected series 1-0 and the Men in Blue will now face the Black Caps in the three-match ODI series opener on Friday (November 25). With the next ICC event to take place in India, in the form of 2023 ODI World Cup, the preparations for the mega event have kicked off right away and Shikhar Dhawan & Co. will be eager to make a mark. Beating NZ in their own backyard isn't a cakewalk by any means, hence, India will have their task cut-out who are without their regulars such as captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, etc. The onus will be on the likes of Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer, Deepak Hooda, Deepak Chahar, Rishabh Pant, etc. from the second-stringed Indian team. The competition will be among the batters auditioning for the middle-order positions to make an impression amid the absence of Rohit & Co. It will be interesting to see if India goes ahead with two wrist spinners on a small ground, in Auckland, or prefer to strengthen their batting line-up with Hooda and Washington Sundar as their spin bowling options. Ahead of the series opener, stand-in captain Dhawan said, "We guys have been performing well for a period of time. At the same time, talking about myself, I have to keep performing. I know till the time I perform, it would be good for me. It keeps me on my toes and keeps me hungry." Will India begin on a winning note or Kiwis will get off the mark in the home series? Only time will tell... Also read: IND vs NZ ODIs: Rishabh Pant is becoming a liability for Team India, says former Indian all-rounder Here's everything to know about the first ODI in Auckland: Where you can watch the 1st ODI live: Broadcast TV Channel and Live Streaming-OTT Details? Fans can watch the ODI series opener live on DD Sports on TV whereas the live streaming will be available on the Amazon Prime Video app. When, where and at what time will the match go live? The first ODI between New Zealand and India will kick off at 7 AM IST. The match will be held on Friday (November 25) at Eden Park, Auckland. Squads: New Zealand: Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Kane Williamson (c), Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Tom Latham India: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson (wk), Deepak Hooda, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Umran Malik, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Rishabh Pant

India Vs New Zealand 1st ODI Match live cricket streaming-OTT & TV broadcast channel: Where to watch online?

The newest sensation of Indian cricket, Suryakumar Yadav continues his rise in international cricket, especially in T20Is. The middle-order batsman has been in incredible form of late, piling up runs in almost every match, and his efforts are now duly rewarded.

After smashing an incredible hundred in the second T20I against New Zealand recently, Suryakumar achieved his career-best rating points of 895. Ranked number one batsman in the shortest format, SKY, as he is often known among his fans, smoked 11 boundaries and seven massive sixes on his way to scoring an unbeaten 111. His inning was so good that even Virat Kohli, who is rested for this white-ball series against New Zealand, called this knock of his a ‘video game’.

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However, his 11-run short inning in the third and final T20I in Napier saw his ratings drop to 890 points. Despite this five-point drop in his ratings, Suryakumar still stands clear of the second-positioned Muhammad Rizwan by 54 points. The third spot has now been occupied by Kiwi batsman Devon Conway (778), who replaced Pakistan captain Babar Azam.

Other than that, a few more movements were also recorded on the latest T20I batters rankings including that of Ishan Kishan, who moved ten places up to the 33rd position. Meanwhile, New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips, who is also in red-hot form, moved one place up to number six.

Although no changes were made to the top ten list of bowlers in T20Is, India’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar made progress, reaching the 11th spot (from 13th), while veteran Kiwi seamer Tim Southee moved up two places to the 14th spot as well.

After winning the rain-hit T20I series 1-0, India will now aim to beat New Zealand in the ODIs, starting with the first game in Auckland on Friday, November 25th.

The newest sensation of Indian cricket, Suryakumar Yadav continues his rise in international cricket, especially in T20Is. The middle-order batsman has been in incredible form of late, piling up runs in almost every match, and his efforts are now duly rewarded.

The newest sensation of Indian cricket, Suryakumar Yadav continues his rise in international cricket, especially in T20Is. The middle-order batsman has been in incredible form of late, piling up runs in almost every match, and his efforts are now duly rewarded. After smashing an incredible hundred in the second T20I against New Zealand recently, Suryakumar achieved his career-best rating points of 895. Ranked number one batsman in the shortest format, SKY, as he is often known among his fans, smoked 11 boundaries and seven massive sixes on his way to scoring an unbeaten 111. His inning was so good that even Virat Kohli, who is rested for this white-ball series against New Zealand, called this knock of his a ‘video game’. ALSO READ: Suryakumar Yadav equals Rohit Sharma's record with stunning century in 2nd T20I against New Zealand However, his 11-run short inning in the third and final T20I in Napier saw his ratings drop to 890 points. Despite this five-point drop in his ratings, Suryakumar still stands clear of the second-positioned Muhammad Rizwan by 54 points. The third spot has now been occupied by Kiwi batsman Devon Conway (778), who replaced Pakistan captain Babar Azam. Other than that, a few more movements were also recorded on the latest T20I batters rankings including that of Ishan Kishan, who moved ten places up to the 33rd position. Meanwhile, New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips, who is also in red-hot form, moved one place up to number six. Although no changes were made to the top ten list of bowlers in T20Is, India’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar made progress, reaching the 11th spot (from 13th), while veteran Kiwi seamer Tim Southee moved up two places to the 14th spot as well. After winning the rain-hit T20I series 1-0, India will now aim to beat New Zealand in the ODIs, starting with the first game in Auckland on Friday, November 25th.

NZ vs IND: Suryakumar Yadav gains career-best rating points after 2nd T20I ton

New Zealand and India will square off in the third and final T20I on Tuesday (November 22). The series commenced on Friday (November 18) with the opening clash being abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain. The action then moved to the second and penultimate encounter, in Mount Maunganui, the spectators and viewers got to witness a full game where Hardik Pandya-led India rode on Suryakumar Yadav's 51-ball 111 not out, laced with 11 fours and 7 sixes, to post a challenging 191 for 6 and defended it with ease; winning by 65 runs after dismissing New Zealand for a below-par 126 in 18.5 overs.&nbsp;

Being asked to bat first, India started the proceedings with a new opening pair in the form of Ishan Kishan and Rishabh Pant. Many former cricketers had called for Pant to be promoted up the order so that the swashbuckling left-hander can make the most of the powerplays. However, he struggled to get going and only managed a 13-ball 6. Ishan Kishan played some attractive shots before falling for a 30-ball 36 but India's innings were given a much-needed push courtesy of in-form batter Surya. SKY went bonkers in the last few overs and made heads turn with his blazing shots in all parts of the ground to take India to a winning score, despite Tim Southee's hat-trick preventing him from facing the last over completely. In reply, NZ were in the chase till their second-wicket stand but Deepak Hooda's 4 for 10 and two-fers from Yuzvendra Chahal and Md Siraj turned the tides in India's favour completely.

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With an unassailable 1-0 lead in the series, India will now hope to test their benched players in the final encounter versus Kane Williamson-less NZ. Their regular captain will miss the final encounter due to a medical appointment as Southee will take charge of the side. Here's everything to know about the third and final T20I in Napier:

<h2>Where you can watch the 3rd T20I live: Broadcast TV Channel and Live Streaming Details?</h2>

Fans can watch the third and final T20I live on DD Sports on TV whereas Amazon Prime Video will be live streaming the match on its app.

<h2>When, where&nbsp;and at what time will the match go live?</h2>

The second T20I between New Zealand and India started at&nbsp;12 PM IST. The match will be held on Tuesday (November 22) at McLean Park, Napier.&nbsp;

Squads:

New Zealand: Finn Allen, Devon Conway(w), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee(c), Lockie Ferguson, Michael Bracewell, Blair Tickner

India: Ishan Kishan, Rishabh Pant(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya(c), Deepak Hooda, Washington Sundar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harshal Patel, Sanju Samson, Kuldeep Yadav, Shubman Gill, Umran Malik

New Zealand and India will square off in the third and final T20I on Tuesday (November 22). The series commenced on Friday (November 18) with the opening clash being abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain.

New Zealand and India will square off in the third and final T20I on Tuesday (November 22). The series commenced on Friday (November 18) with the opening clash being abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain. The action then moved to the second and penultimate encounter, in Mount Maunganui, the spectators and viewers got to witness a full game where Hardik Pandya-led India rode on Suryakumar Yadav's 51-ball 111 not out, laced with 11 fours and 7 sixes, to post a challenging 191 for 6 and defended it with ease; winning by 65 runs after dismissing New Zealand for a below-par 126 in 18.5 overs. Being asked to bat first, India started the proceedings with a new opening pair in the form of Ishan Kishan and Rishabh Pant. Many former cricketers had called for Pant to be promoted up the order so that the swashbuckling left-hander can make the most of the powerplays. However, he struggled to get going and only managed a 13-ball 6. Ishan Kishan played some attractive shots before falling for a 30-ball 36 but India's innings were given a much-needed push courtesy of in-form batter Surya. SKY went bonkers in the last few overs and made heads turn with his blazing shots in all parts of the ground to take India to a winning score, despite Tim Southee's hat-trick preventing him from facing the last over completely. In reply, NZ were in the chase till their second-wicket stand but Deepak Hooda's 4 for 10 and two-fers from Yuzvendra Chahal and Md Siraj turned the tides in India's favour completely. Also read: In Pakistan, this social media generation refers to me as match-fixer, says Sultan of Swing Wasim Akram With an unassailable 1-0 lead in the series, India will now hope to test their benched players in the final encounter versus Kane Williamson-less NZ. Their regular captain will miss the final encounter due to a medical appointment as Southee will take charge of the side. Here's everything to know about the third and final T20I in Napier: Where you can watch the 3rd T20I live: Broadcast TV Channel and Live Streaming Details? Fans can watch the third and final T20I live on DD Sports on TV whereas Amazon Prime Video will be live streaming the match on its app. When, where and at what time will the match go live? The second T20I between New Zealand and India started at 12 PM IST. The match will be held on Tuesday (November 22) at McLean Park, Napier. Squads: New Zealand: Finn Allen, Devon Conway(w), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee(c), Lockie Ferguson, Michael Bracewell, Blair Tickner India: Ishan Kishan, Rishabh Pant(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya(c), Deepak Hooda, Washington Sundar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harshal Patel, Sanju Samson, Kuldeep Yadav, Shubman Gill, Umran Malik

India Vs New Zealand 3rd T20 Match live streaming & TV broadcast channel: Where to watch cricket match online

India on Sunday registered their biggest win in T20Is on New Zealand soil, beating hosts by 65 runs in the second T20I at the Bay Oval. Courtesy of an unbeaten and highly impressive 111 from Suryakumar Yadav and four wickets to all-rounder Deepak Hooda, India emerged victorious in the 2nd of the 3-match T20I series.

After the first game getting washed out due to rain, all eyes were on the second T20I. New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl first. The Kiwis leaked a few runs in beginning but didn’t allow Rishabh Pant to settle, who was made to open today in absence of star openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul. Although some handy contributions from Ishan Kishan were coming in, it was Surkyakumar Yadav who owned the Blackcaps' bowlers.

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India’s newest star, Suryakumar, often known as SKY among his fans, hit 11 boundaries and seven sixes on his way to completing his second T20I hundred. With this, he also became&nbsp;only the second Indian batter after Rohit to hit two hundreds in T20Is in a single calendar year.

For New Zealand, the only talking point was Tim Southee’s hat trick that included wickets of Hardik Pandya, Deepak Hooda, and Washington Sundar.

While chasing, the Kiwis lost young Finn Allen on a duck to Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Devon Conway and Kane Williamson did resume the rescue work but couldn’t take things far. It was about time before Yuzvendra Chahal chipped in with a couple of wickets. Though Kane did hold onto one end and kept the scorecard ticking, Deepak Hooda on the other hand ran through their batting order with the career-best figures of 2.5-0-4-10 in T20Is.

An all-round show by this young Indian team saw them winning the second T20I by 65 runs and taking a one-nil lead in the three-match series.

India on Sunday registered their biggest win in T20Is on New Zealand soil, beating hosts by 65 runs in the second T20I at the Bay Oval. Courtesy of an unbeaten and highly impressive 111 from Suryakumar Yadav and four wickets to all-rounder Deepak Hooda, India emerged victorious in the 2nd of the 3-match T20I series.

India on Sunday registered their biggest win in T20Is on New Zealand soil, beating hosts by 65 runs in the second T20I at the Bay Oval. Courtesy of an unbeaten and highly impressive 111 from Suryakumar Yadav and four wickets to all-rounder Deepak Hooda, India emerged victorious in the 2nd of the 3-match T20I series. After the first game getting washed out due to rain, all eyes were on the second T20I. New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl first. The Kiwis leaked a few runs in beginning but didn’t allow Rishabh Pant to settle, who was made to open today in absence of star openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul. Although some handy contributions from Ishan Kishan were coming in, it was Surkyakumar Yadav who owned the Blackcaps' bowlers. ALSO READ: Suryakumar Yadav equals Rohit Sharma's record with stunning century in 1st T20I against New Zealand India’s newest star, Suryakumar, often known as SKY among his fans, hit 11 boundaries and seven sixes on his way to completing his second T20I hundred. With this, he also became only the second Indian batter after Rohit to hit two hundreds in T20Is in a single calendar year. For New Zealand, the only talking point was Tim Southee’s hat trick that included wickets of Hardik Pandya, Deepak Hooda, and Washington Sundar. While chasing, the Kiwis lost young Finn Allen on a duck to Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Devon Conway and Kane Williamson did resume the rescue work but couldn’t take things far. It was about time before Yuzvendra Chahal chipped in with a couple of wickets. Though Kane did hold onto one end and kept the scorecard ticking, Deepak Hooda on the other hand ran through their batting order with the career-best figures of 2.5-0-4-10 in T20Is. An all-round show by this young Indian team saw them winning the second T20I by 65 runs and taking a one-nil lead in the three-match series.

Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 111 helps India thrash New Zealand in 2nd T20I

After the first match between India and New Zealand got washed out due to rain, the teams reached Mount Maunganui - the venue for the second T20I. Now with the rain staying away, the match could begin well on time on Sunday.

New Zealand after winning the toss elected to bowl first. Rishabh Pant got a chance to open the innings while Shreyas Iyer and Washington Sundar returned to the XI as well.

Pant failed to leave an impact, getting out to Ferguson on a 13-ball 6 whereas Ishan looked in good touch and was on 28 off 22 balls hitting four fours and a six before rain again halted the proceedings.

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Here you can find more details on how and where to watch the live streaming of the 2nd T20I between India and New Zealand –

<h2>Where you can watch the 2nd T20I live: Broadcast TV Channel and Live Streaming Details?</h2>

The fans based out in India can watch the match live on DD Sports on TV while Amazon Prime Video will be live streaming the match on its app. So those who haven’t subscribed to Amazon Prime Video can do it quickly and enjoy the live coverage over there.

<h2>What time will the match go live?</h2>

The second T20I between New Zealand and India started at&nbsp;12 PM IST.

After the first match between India and New Zealand got washed out due to rain, the teams reached Mount Maunganui - the venue for the second T20I. Now with the rain staying away, the match could begin well on time on Sunday.

After the first match between India and New Zealand got washed out due to rain, the teams reached Mount Maunganui - the venue for the second T20I. Now with the rain staying away, the match could begin well on time on Sunday. New Zealand after winning the toss elected to bowl first. Rishabh Pant got a chance to open the innings while Shreyas Iyer and Washington Sundar returned to the XI as well. Pant failed to leave an impact, getting out to Ferguson on a 13-ball 6 whereas Ishan looked in good touch and was on 28 off 22 balls hitting four fours and a six before rain again halted the proceedings. ALSO READ: He can go gung-ho in the powerplay: Dinesh Karthik explains why Rishabh Pant should open in T20Is Here you can find more details on how and where to watch the live streaming of the 2nd T20I between India and New Zealand – Where you can watch the 2nd T20I live: Broadcast TV Channel and Live Streaming Details? The fans based out in India can watch the match live on DD Sports on TV while Amazon Prime Video will be live streaming the match on its app. So those who haven’t subscribed to Amazon Prime Video can do it quickly and enjoy the live coverage over there. What time will the match go live? The second T20I between New Zealand and India started at 12 PM IST.

NZ vs IND: Where to watch New Zealand vs India 2nd T20I match; broadcast channel and live streaming details

India is set to take on New Zealand in the first of the three-match T20I series, in Wellington, on Friday (November 18). After the dismal end to their T20 World Cup 2022 campaign, in Australia, the Men in Blue will start a new cycle, keeping the next edition of the T20 WC in mind, with plenty of youngsters in focus. In the absence of many regular players such as captain Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, etc., the focus will be on stand-in captain Hardik Pandya, his deputy Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill and the likes.&nbsp;

Ahead of the series opener, former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer has chosen a new batting slot for keeper-batter Pant. Many former cricketers believe Pant can be most effective if he bats higher up in the order. Jaffer has also backed the swashbuckling left-hander to open the innings in a series where India are without their key players. "The best place for Pant to bat is at the top of the order,” Jaffer was quoted as saying on ESPNcricinfo.&nbsp;“When fielders are up and Pant gets going at the start of the innings, he becomes a dangerous player like he bats in Tests and ODIs. Once he gets a start of 20-30, then he is dangerous. I don’t think fielders outside doesn’t matter to him,” the veteran further stated.

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“When he comes in at No.5, the pressure is on him and it’s difficult for him to hit sixes. Pant is the kind of player you want to give India a blistering start,” Jaffer added.

Recently, Robin Uthappa -- part of MS Dhoni-led India's victorious 2007 T20 WC campaign -- also shared a similar opinion with regard to Pant's batting spot in the shortest format for Team India.&nbsp;

"The next World Cup is in two years' time. So, keeping the conditions there in mind, I feel Rishabh Pant should bat in the top 3," Uthappa told&nbsp;Sportskeeda in a recent interaction. "If you look at his IPL records, his best performances have come when he has opened or when he has batted at No. 3. So, you have to give him the opportunity to become a match-winner in that position," he further asserted.

Given India are eyeing a revamp in their playing style in T20Is, it might be possible that the team management can promote Pant as an opener.&nbsp;

India is set to take on New Zealand in the first of the three-match T20I series, in Wellington, on Friday (November 18). After the dismal end to their T20 World Cup 2022 campaign, in Australia, the Men in Blue will start a new cycle, keeping the next edition of the T20 WC in mind, with plenty of youngsters in focus.

India is set to take on New Zealand in the first of the three-match T20I series, in Wellington, on Friday (November 18). After the dismal end to their T20 World Cup 2022 campaign, in Australia, the Men in Blue will start a new cycle, keeping the next edition of the T20 WC in mind, with plenty of youngsters in focus. In the absence of many regular players such as captain Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, etc., the focus will be on stand-in captain Hardik Pandya, his deputy Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill and the likes. Ahead of the series opener, former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer has chosen a new batting slot for keeper-batter Pant. Many former cricketers believe Pant can be most effective if he bats higher up in the order. Jaffer has also backed the swashbuckling left-hander to open the innings in a series where India are without their key players. "The best place for Pant to bat is at the top of the order,” Jaffer was quoted as saying on ESPNcricinfo. “When fielders are up and Pant gets going at the start of the innings, he becomes a dangerous player like he bats in Tests and ODIs. Once he gets a start of 20-30, then he is dangerous. I don’t think fielders outside doesn’t matter to him,” the veteran further stated. Also read: 'What do you need that many breaks for' - Shastri not in favour of Dravid being granted frequent rests “When he comes in at No.5, the pressure is on him and it’s difficult for him to hit sixes. Pant is the kind of player you want to give India a blistering start,” Jaffer added. Recently, Robin Uthappa -- part of MS Dhoni-led India's victorious 2007 T20 WC campaign -- also shared a similar opinion with regard to Pant's batting spot in the shortest format for Team India. "The next World Cup is in two years' time. So, keeping the conditions there in mind, I feel Rishabh Pant should bat in the top 3," Uthappa told Sportskeeda in a recent interaction. "If you look at his IPL records, his best performances have come when he has opened or when he has batted at No. 3. So, you have to give him the opportunity to become a match-winner in that position," he further asserted. Given India are eyeing a revamp in their playing style in T20Is, it might be possible that the team management can promote Pant as an opener.

'Best place for him is...' - Ex-India opener suggests batting position for Rishabh Pant ahead of NZ T20Is

Both India and New Zealand's T20 World Cup 2022 campaigns ended in the semi-finals. While Kane Williamson's Black Caps lost to Pakistan in the first semi-final, India bowed out with a listless performance versus eventual winners England in the second semis. As a new cycle begins, keeping in mind the 2024 T20 World Cup, both sides will now lock horns in the three-match T20I series opener on Friday (November 18) in Wellington.&nbsp;

For India, many of their regulars such as captain Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, etc. are not part of the NZ tour. Meanwhile, head coach Rahul Dravid has also been rested. In the absence of Rohit, all-rounder Hardik Pandya will spearhead the second-stringed line-up whereas VVS Laxman has filled in for Dravid as the interim head coach. The series will give a big opportunity for the likes of Shubman Gill, uncapped T20I player, Rishabh Pant, Ishan Kishan, Washington Sundar, Umran Malik, etc. to make a mark as calls have risen for a total revamp to India's T20I squad in the aftermath of the T20 WC 2022 edition in Australia.&nbsp;

Here is everything you need to know about the match - date, IST, streaming details, etc.&nbsp;

When is New Zealand vs India 1st T20I match taking place?

New Zealand vs India 1st T20I&nbsp;is scheduled to take place on November 18, 2022.&nbsp;

Where will New Zealand vs India 1st T20I be held?

New Zealand vs India 1st T20I will take place at Sky Stadium, Wellington.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/what-do-you-need-that-many-breaks-for-shastri-not-in-favour-of-dravid-being-granted-frequent-rests-535030">'What do you need that many breaks for' - Shastri not in favour of Dravid being granted frequent rests</a>

At what time New Zealand vs India 1st T20I commence?

New Zealand vs India 1st T20I&nbsp;will kick off at 12:00 pm (IST).

How to watch New Zealand vs India 1st T20I 2nd ODI live on TV?

New Zealand vs India 1st T20I&nbsp;will be aired live on DD Sports.

How to watch New Zealand vs India 1st T20I&nbsp;2nd ODI live streaming?

New Zealand vs India 1st T20I&nbsp;will be available on Amazon Prime Video.&nbsp;

Both India and New Zealand's T20 World Cup 2022 campaigns ended in the semi-finals. While Kane Williamson's Black Caps lost to Pakistan in the first semi-final, India bowed out with a listless performance versus eventual winners England in the second semis.

Both India and New Zealand's T20 World Cup 2022 campaigns ended in the semi-finals. While Kane Williamson's Black Caps lost to Pakistan in the first semi-final, India bowed out with a listless performance versus eventual winners England in the second semis. As a new cycle begins, keeping in mind the 2024 T20 World Cup, both sides will now lock horns in the three-match T20I series opener on Friday (November 18) in Wellington. For India, many of their regulars such as captain Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, etc. are not part of the NZ tour. Meanwhile, head coach Rahul Dravid has also been rested. In the absence of Rohit, all-rounder Hardik Pandya will spearhead the second-stringed line-up whereas VVS Laxman has filled in for Dravid as the interim head coach. The series will give a big opportunity for the likes of Shubman Gill, uncapped T20I player, Rishabh Pant, Ishan Kishan, Washington Sundar, Umran Malik, etc. to make a mark as calls have risen for a total revamp to India's T20I squad in the aftermath of the T20 WC 2022 edition in Australia. Here is everything you need to know about the match - date, IST, streaming details, etc. When is New Zealand vs India 1st T20I match taking place? New Zealand vs India 1st T20I is scheduled to take place on November 18, 2022. Where will New Zealand vs India 1st T20I be held? New Zealand vs India 1st T20I will take place at Sky Stadium, Wellington. Also read: 'What do you need that many breaks for' - Shastri not in favour of Dravid being granted frequent rests At what time New Zealand vs India 1st T20I commence? New Zealand vs India 1st T20I will kick off at 12:00 pm (IST). How to watch New Zealand vs India 1st T20I 2nd ODI live on TV? New Zealand vs India 1st T20I will be aired live on DD Sports. How to watch New Zealand vs India 1st T20I 2nd ODI live streaming? New Zealand vs India 1st T20I will be available on Amazon Prime Video.

NZ vs IND: When and where to watch New Zealand vs India 1st T20I match - IST time and streaming details

Match 8 of the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup will see New Zealand locking horns with Mithali Raj-led India on Thusday morning (March 10). So far, the mega event has already garnered a lot of attention, with some surprising results and close encounters.&nbsp;

Talking about the Indian eves, the Mithali-led side were off to a great start by beating arch-rivals Pakistan by 107 runs in their tournament-opener at Bay Oval,&nbsp;Mount Maunganui. Despite a below-par bilateral series versus the home side, in the run-up to the tournament, Mithali &amp; Co. will be confident facing the White Ferns. On the other hand, the&nbsp;Sophie Devine-led side have won and lost a game each and, thus, will be eager to move forward in the right direction.

In the last edition, held in 2017, India had thrashed New Zealand by a whopping 186-run margin courtesy Mithali's 109 and Rajeshwari Gayakwad's five-fer.

Here is everything you need to know about the match - date, IST, streaming details, etc.&nbsp;

When is India&nbsp;vs New Zealand&nbsp;Women's World Cup match taking place?

India&nbsp;vs New Zealand&nbsp;Women's World Cup match will take place on March 10, 2022.&nbsp;

Where is&nbsp;India&nbsp;vs New Zealand&nbsp;Women's World Cup match&nbsp;taking place?

India&nbsp;vs New Zealand&nbsp;Women's World Cup match&nbsp;will be held&nbsp;at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

At what time is&nbsp;India&nbsp;vs New Zealand&nbsp;Women's World Cup match&nbsp;taking place?

India&nbsp;vs New Zealand&nbsp;Women's World Cup match&nbsp;will kick off at 6:30 AM&nbsp;IST.

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How to watch India&nbsp;vs New Zealand&nbsp;Women's World Cup match&nbsp;live on TV?

India&nbsp;vs New Zealand&nbsp;Women's World Cup match&nbsp;will be available on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, and Star Sports 1 Kannada.

How to watch India&nbsp;vs New Zealand&nbsp;Women's World Cup match&nbsp;live streaming?

India&nbsp;vs New Zealand&nbsp;Women's World Cup match&nbsp;will be available on&nbsp;the Hotstar app as well as on the&nbsp;website.

Match 8 of the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup will see New Zealand locking horns with Mithali Raj-led India on Thusday morning (March 10). So far, the mega event has already garnered a lot of attention, with some surprising results and close encounters.

Match 8 of the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup will see New Zealand locking horns with Mithali Raj-led India on Thusday morning (March 10). So far, the mega event has already garnered a lot of attention, with some surprising results and close encounters. Talking about the Indian eves, the Mithali-led side were off to a great start by beating arch-rivals Pakistan by 107 runs in their tournament-opener at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. Despite a below-par bilateral series versus the home side, in the run-up to the tournament, Mithali & Co. will be confident facing the White Ferns. On the other hand, the Sophie Devine-led side have won and lost a game each and, thus, will be eager to move forward in the right direction. In the last edition, held in 2017, India had thrashed New Zealand by a whopping 186-run margin courtesy Mithali's 109 and Rajeshwari Gayakwad's five-fer. Here is everything you need to know about the match - date, IST, streaming details, etc. When is India vs New Zealand Women's World Cup match taking place? India vs New Zealand Women's World Cup match will take place on March 10, 2022. Where is India vs New Zealand Women's World Cup match taking place? India vs New Zealand Women's World Cup match will be held at Seddon Park in Hamilton. At what time is India vs New Zealand Women's World Cup match taking place? India vs New Zealand Women's World Cup match will kick off at 6:30 AM IST. ALSO READ | IND vs NZ, WWC 2022 match prediction: Who will win between India and New Zealand? How to watch India vs New Zealand Women's World Cup match live on TV? India vs New Zealand Women's World Cup match will be available on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, and Star Sports 1 Kannada. How to watch India vs New Zealand Women's World Cup match live streaming? India vs New Zealand Women's World Cup match will be available on the Hotstar app as well as on the website.

NZ vs IND WWC 2022 live streaming: Where and when to watch New Zealand vs India match?

On December 20, the Amazon Prime Video made another giant leap as it announced&nbsp;that it will start exclusively streaming cricket matches. The popular OTT platform have forged a partnership with the New Zealand Cricket and will live stream matches of the Black Caps starting January 2022.

In an exclusive interaction with www.wionnews.com's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo, spin-bowling all-rounder Mitchell Santner was thrilled to bits seeing the new alliance and said, "That's awesome. To see NZ cricket in another platform is outstanding. We have some diehard Indian fans who are keen to watch the Kiwis play Bangladesh at home, they can tune in early hours."

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Further, Santner also opened up on India-NZ cricketing rivalry, which has been a talking point in the 22-yard cricket strip in recent times. With the NZC's matches now set to be live streamed on the OTT platform, the popularity of the Kiwis' line-up will be bolstered further. Hence, Santner spilled the beans on the Ind-NZ cricketing relations and said, "Yeah, it will only get better. We both fight pretty hard on the field but outside, everyone is pretty keen to sit down and have relaxing conversations (off the field). We are very lucky to play in the IPL and to share a change room with guys you have grown up watching is pretty cool. To play under MS Dhoni is been a massive one for me. To also bowl alongside Ravindra Jadeja is not a bad thing as well, being a left-arm spinner myself. "

Santner also recalled New Zealand's 2019 ODI World Cup final loss&nbsp;at the hands of England. While the contest was tied even in the Super Over, the Black Caps lost in terms of boundary count. Recalling how the Kiwis learned from their experience and used it to good effect to clinch the inaugural WTC finale, Santner said, "I think being there personally was very tough to swallow. you come so close....you can obviously look back at few different moments and can say 'this could have happened or that', but we channalised that (in the right way)&nbsp;and served as a motivation to be there and go one step further to beat India (in the WTC final). We were lucky enough to play two Tests against England (before the WTC finale) and was a big help as well."

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NZ's dream run continued in the 2021 T20 World Cup. The Black Caps lost their tournament-opener to Pakistan but defeated India, Afghanistan, Scotland, Namibia and England (in the semi-finals) to book a place in the summit clash, where they lost to Australia by 8 wickets.

Santner opened up on how NZ have become a dominant team across formats and have done exceedingly well in recent ICC tournaments. "I think the depth we have got at the moment is definitely better than what it has been in two years. We are quite confident of the players we have got. We had two big games in Pakistan and India (talking about the T20 WC journey), we knew if we could win one of the two, we could have got some momentum throughout the tournament as T20s is such a massive momentum game. The results have shown that it is going right for us," the 29-year-old concluded.

On December 20, the Amazon Prime Video made another giant leap as it announced that it will start exclusively streaming cricket matches. The popular OTT platform have forged a partnership with the New Zealand Cricket and will live stream matches of the Black Caps starting January 2022.

On December 20, the Amazon Prime Video made another giant leap as it announced that it will start exclusively streaming cricket matches. The popular OTT platform have forged a partnership with the New Zealand Cricket and will live stream matches of the Black Caps starting January 2022. In an exclusive interaction with www.wionnews.com's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo, spin-bowling all-rounder Mitchell Santner was thrilled to bits seeing the new alliance and said, "That's awesome. To see NZ cricket in another platform is outstanding. We have some diehard Indian fans who are keen to watch the Kiwis play Bangladesh at home, they can tune in early hours." ALSO READ | T20 World Cup is next year: Aakash Chopra unimpressed as T20Is rescheduled from India's tour of SA Further, Santner also opened up on India-NZ cricketing rivalry, which has been a talking point in the 22-yard cricket strip in recent times. With the NZC's matches now set to be live streamed on the OTT platform, the popularity of the Kiwis' line-up will be bolstered further. Hence, Santner spilled the beans on the Ind-NZ cricketing relations and said, "Yeah, it will only get better. We both fight pretty hard on the field but outside, everyone is pretty keen to sit down and have relaxing conversations (off the field). We are very lucky to play in the IPL and to share a change room with guys you have grown up watching is pretty cool. To play under MS Dhoni is been a massive one for me. To also bowl alongside Ravindra Jadeja is not a bad thing as well, being a left-arm spinner myself. " Santner also recalled New Zealand's 2019 ODI World Cup final loss at the hands of England. While the contest was tied even in the Super Over, the Black Caps lost in terms of boundary count. Recalling how the Kiwis learned from their experience and used it to good effect to clinch the inaugural WTC finale, Santner said, "I think being there personally was very tough to swallow. you come so close....you can obviously look back at few different moments and can say 'this could have happened or that', but we channalised that (in the right way) and served as a motivation to be there and go one step further to beat India (in the WTC final). We were lucky enough to play two Tests against England (before the WTC finale) and was a big help as well." ALSO READ | 'IPL is No. 1 league but...': Akram opines on India's T20 WC debacle, explains why 'they need to think back' NZ's dream run continued in the 2021 T20 World Cup. The Black Caps lost their tournament-opener to Pakistan but defeated India, Afghanistan, Scotland, Namibia and England (in the semi-finals) to book a place in the summit clash, where they lost to Australia by 8 wickets. Santner opened up on how NZ have become a dominant team across formats and have done exceedingly well in recent ICC tournaments. "I think the depth we have got at the moment is definitely better than what it has been in two years. We are quite confident of the players we have got. We had two big games in Pakistan and India (talking about the T20 WC journey), we knew if we could win one of the two, we could have got some momentum throughout the tournament as T20s is such a massive momentum game. The results have shown that it is going right for us," the 29-year-old concluded.

EXCLUSIVE | We fight hard on field but have relaxing conversations off it, says Santner on India-NZ rivalry

On Monday (December 20), the Amazon Prime Video made another giant leap as it announced&nbsp;that it will start exclusively streaming cricket matches. The popular OTT platform have forged a partnership with the New Zealand Cricket and will live stream matches of the Black Caps starting January 2022.

In an exclusive interaction with www.wionnews.com's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo, spin-bowling all-rounder Mitchell Santner was thrilled to bits seeing the new alliance and said, "That's awesome. To see NZ cricket in another platform is outstanding. We have some diehard Indian fans who are keen to watch the Kiwis play Bangladesh at home, they can tune in early hours."

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-is-next-year-aakash-chopra-unimpressed-as-t20is-rescheduled-from-indias-tour-of-sa-438744">T20 World Cup is next year: Aakash Chopra unimpressed as T20Is rescheduled from India's tour of SA</a>

Further, Santner also opened up on India-NZ cricketing rivalry, which has been a talking point in the 22-yard cricket strip in recent times. With the NZC's matches now set to be live streamed on the OTT platform, the popularity of the Kiwis' line-up will be bolstered further. Hence, Santner spilled the beans on the Ind-NZ cricketing relations and said, "Yeah, it will only get better. We both fight pretty hard on the field but outside, everyone is pretty keen to sit down and have relaxing conversations (off the field). We are very lucky to play in the IPL and to share a change room with guys you have grown up watching is pretty cool. To play under MS Dhoni is been a massive one for me. To also bowl alongside Ravindra Jadeja is not a bad thing as well, being a left-arm spinner myself. "

Santner also recalled New Zealand's 2019 ODI World Cup final loss&nbsp;at the hands of England. While the contest was tied even in the Super Over, the Black Caps lost in terms of boundary count. Recalling how the Kiwis learned from their experience and used it to win the inaugural WTC finale, Santner said, "I think being there personally was very tough to swallow. you come so close....you can obviously look back at few different moments and can say 'this could have happened or that', but we channalised that (in the right way)&nbsp;and served as a motivation to be there and go one step further to beat India (in the WTC final). We were lucky enough to play two Tests against England (before the WTC finale) and was a big help as well."

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-is-no-1-league-but-akram-opines-on-indias-t20-wc-debacle-explains-why-they-need-to-think-back-438451">'IPL is No. 1 league but...': Akram opines on India's T20 WC debacle, explains why 'they need to think back'</a>

NZ's dream run continued in the 2021 T20 World Cup. The Black Caps lost their tournament-opener to Pakistan but defeated India, Afghanistan, Scotland, Namibia and England (in the semi-finals) to book a place in the summit clash, where they lost to Australia by 8 wickets.

Santner opened up on how NZ have become a dominant team across formats and have done exceedingly well in recent ICC tournaments. "I think the depth we have got at the moment is definitely better than what it has been in two years. We are quite confident of the players we have got. We had two big games in Pakistan and India (talking about the T20 WC journey), we knew if we could win one of the two, we could have got some momentum throughout the tournament as T20s is such a massive momentum game. The results have shown that it is going right for us," he stated.

On Monday (December 20), the Amazon Prime Video made another giant leap as it announced that it will start exclusively streaming cricket matches. The popular OTT platform have forged a partnership with the New Zealand Cricket and will live stream matches of the Black Caps starting January 2022.

On Monday (December 20), the Amazon Prime Video made another giant leap as it announced that it will start exclusively streaming cricket matches. The popular OTT platform have forged a partnership with the New Zealand Cricket and will live stream matches of the Black Caps starting January 2022. In an exclusive interaction with www.wionnews.com's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo, spin-bowling all-rounder Mitchell Santner was thrilled to bits seeing the new alliance and said, "That's awesome. To see NZ cricket in another platform is outstanding. We have some diehard Indian fans who are keen to watch the Kiwis play Bangladesh at home, they can tune in early hours." ALSO READ | T20 World Cup is next year: Aakash Chopra unimpressed as T20Is rescheduled from India's tour of SA Further, Santner also opened up on India-NZ cricketing rivalry, which has been a talking point in the 22-yard cricket strip in recent times. With the NZC's matches now set to be live streamed on the OTT platform, the popularity of the Kiwis' line-up will be bolstered further. Hence, Santner spilled the beans on the Ind-NZ cricketing relations and said, "Yeah, it will only get better. We both fight pretty hard on the field but outside, everyone is pretty keen to sit down and have relaxing conversations (off the field). We are very lucky to play in the IPL and to share a change room with guys you have grown up watching is pretty cool. To play under MS Dhoni is been a massive one for me. To also bowl alongside Ravindra Jadeja is not a bad thing as well, being a left-arm spinner myself. " Santner also recalled New Zealand's 2019 ODI World Cup final loss at the hands of England. While the contest was tied even in the Super Over, the Black Caps lost in terms of boundary count. Recalling how the Kiwis learned from their experience and used it to win the inaugural WTC finale, Santner said, "I think being there personally was very tough to swallow. you come so close....you can obviously look back at few different moments and can say 'this could have happened or that', but we channalised that (in the right way) and served as a motivation to be there and go one step further to beat India (in the WTC final). We were lucky enough to play two Tests against England (before the WTC finale) and was a big help as well." ALSO READ | 'IPL is No. 1 league but...': Akram opines on India's T20 WC debacle, explains why 'they need to think back' NZ's dream run continued in the 2021 T20 World Cup. The Black Caps lost their tournament-opener to Pakistan but defeated India, Afghanistan, Scotland, Namibia and England (in the semi-finals) to book a place in the summit clash, where they lost to Australia by 8 wickets. Santner opened up on how NZ have become a dominant team across formats and have done exceedingly well in recent ICC tournaments. "I think the depth we have got at the moment is definitely better than what it has been in two years. We are quite confident of the players we have got. We had two big games in Pakistan and India (talking about the T20 WC journey), we knew if we could win one of the two, we could have got some momentum throughout the tournament as T20s is such a massive momentum game. The results have shown that it is going right for us," he stated.

EXCLUSIVE | We fight hard on field but have relaxing conversations off it: Santner on India-NZ rivalry

Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes that veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin should play both home and away Tests for the team. When India faced England in a Test series earlier this year, Ashwin was not included in the starting XI.

However, the right-arm off-spinner impressed in the just-finished Test series against New Zealand at home. On Monday, India defeated New Zealand by 372 runs in the second Test of the two-match series at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Ashwin was named Player of the Series for his outstanding performance.

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Kaif believes spinners need to be trusted, and Ashwin has done "enough" to earn it.

"Another Man of the Series for India's trusted match winner. High time Ashwin becomes a regular in Test playing XI. And I mean both home and away. Spinners need to be given confidence and Ashwin has done enough to deserve that faith. @ashwinravi99," Kaif tweeted.

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During the Test series, Ashwin surpassed Harbhajan Singh to become India's third-highest Test wicket-taker. In his career, Ashwin has achieved 30 five-wicket hauls.

Jaydev Unadkat, Indian left-arm bowler also praised Ashwin and tweeted, "A 9th Man-of-the-series Award for&nbsp;@ashwinravi99

bhai! 9th! What a fabulous achievement.. #Legend"

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Meanwhile, with this victory, Team India has reclaimed first place in the ICC Test rankings. The victory against New Zealand also means India has won the two-match series 1-0, and Kohli's team will now go to South Africa for three Tests and three One-Day Internationals beginning December 26.

Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes that veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin should play both home and away Tests for the team. When India faced England in a Test series earlier this year, Ashwin was not included in the starting XI.

Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes that veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin should play both home and away Tests for the team. When India faced England in a Test series earlier this year, Ashwin was not included in the starting XI. However, the right-arm off-spinner impressed in the just-finished Test series against New Zealand at home. On Monday, India defeated New Zealand by 372 runs in the second Test of the two-match series at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Ashwin was named Player of the Series for his outstanding performance. ALSO READ: Team India comes up with brilliant gesture to honour Ajaz Patel after historic ten-wicket haul at Wankhede Kaif believes spinners need to be trusted, and Ashwin has done "enough" to earn it. "Another Man of the Series for India's trusted match winner. High time Ashwin becomes a regular in Test playing XI. And I mean both home and away. Spinners need to be given confidence and Ashwin has done enough to deserve that faith. @ashwinravi99," Kaif tweeted. Another Man of the Series for India's trusted match winner. High time Ashwin becomes a regular in Test playing XI. And I mean both home and away. Spinners need to be given confidence and Ashwin has done enough to deserve that faith. @ashwinravi99 — Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 6, 2021 × During the Test series, Ashwin surpassed Harbhajan Singh to become India's third-highest Test wicket-taker. In his career, Ashwin has achieved 30 five-wicket hauls. Jaydev Unadkat, Indian left-arm bowler also praised Ashwin and tweeted, "A 9th Man-of-the-series Award for @ashwinravi99 bhai! 9th! What a fabulous achievement.. #Legend" A 9th Man-of-the-series Award for @ashwinravi99 bhai! 9th! What a fabulous achievement.. #Legend 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 — Jaydev Unadkat (@JUnadkat) December 6, 2021 × ALSO READ: R Ashwin wins hearts with 'picture of the day' featuring Axar, Patel, Ravindra & Jadeja after India beat NZ Meanwhile, with this victory, Team India has reclaimed first place in the ICC Test rankings. The victory against New Zealand also means India has won the two-match series 1-0, and Kohli's team will now go to South Africa for three Tests and three One-Day Internationals beginning December 26.

High time R Ashwin becomes a regular in Test playing XI, both home and away: Mohammad Kaif

India's middle-order worries going into South Africa series remained but that didn't deter Ravichandran Ashwin from turning the heat on as his three quick blows left New Zealand tottering at 140 for five in pursuit of an impossible 540 on day three of the second Test.

While Daryl Mitchell (60 off 92 balls) and Henry Nicholls (36 batting) added 73 runs for the fourth wicket, there is no denying that India in all likelihood will finish it early on the fourth day with Ashwin (3/27) looking menacing after every passing over.

What will hurt New Zealand team most in this defeat is the fact that this is the game where one of its own -- Ajaz Patel, equalled the world record and grabbed a match-haul of 14 wickets, something that no one has ever done against India in Test cricket.

The tall Mitchell at least tried to use his reach to counter Ashwin and also attack Jayant Yadav and Axar Patel but looked more like the last man standing, trying to delay the inevitable before a rush of blood saw him being holed at deep extra cover. Tom Blundell had a suicidal runout going for a non-existent single.

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But it was Ashwin, who again got the new ball and immediately got into the act by removing skipper Tom Latham with an angular delivery while Will Young gave bat pad to forward short leg and Ross Tayor, who has been a walking wicket, failed miserably in his attempt to slog sweep the wily off-spinner.

There was one over where Ashwin literally toyed with left-handed Nicholls who couldn't gauge which one would turn away like a classical off-break and the one that will straighten or come in with the angle.

But there will be some issues that would need coach Rahul Dravid's urgent attention.

For India, even in what could be a facile victory, the wobbly middle-order would keep them worried going into the South Africa series.

Ajinkya Rahane failed in the first Test and had to be dropped on pretext of a hamstring niggle. Cheteshwar Pujara had three bad innings and one where he looked better but that was after the pressure was released by the bowlers.

Skipper Virat Kohli, whose primary aim of not enforcing follow-on was to get some batting time under his belt, also didn't look confident during a scratchy innings of 36 off 84 balls.

India declared their second innings at 276 for 7 after Axar hit four sixes and three fours in his 41 off 26 balls to prop up the innings towards the end.

Their confidence already shattered, the New Zealand bowlers conceded as many as 25 fours and 11 sixes in the 70 overs they bowled in the second innings. In fact, all Indian batters save Wriddhiman Saha hit at least one six.

Kohli's idea of batting again was partially successful because Pujara did look good during his 47 and Mayank Agarwal (62, 108 balls) did his cause no harm by smashing another half-century to top up his first innings score of 150.

The duo added 107 runs for the opening stand to add insult to New Zealand's injuries and it was compounded by another 82 runs that Shubman Gill (47) added with Kohli.

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Save a six that he hit off opposition's weakest link, Will Sommerville, Kohli for the better part of his 84 balls didn't look convincing before playing on to a friendly left-arm spin from Rachin Ravindra, who also had three wickets.

Agarwal was looking good for his second hundred of the game but in his bid to hit another six off Patel he could not reach to the pitch of the delivery and Will Young comfortably took the catch at long-off.

For Pujara this was the best chance to get a fifty and increase his confidence before the tour of South Africa.

He survived a strong DRS appeal but then one delivery that was pitched slightly fuller and turned, got his outside edge and went to Taylor's safe hands in the slips.&nbsp;

India's middle-order worries going into South Africa series remained but that didn't deter Ravichandran Ashwin from turning the heat on as his three quick blows left New Zealand tottering at 140 for five in pursuit of an impossible 540 on day three of the second Test.

India's middle-order worries going into South Africa series remained but that didn't deter Ravichandran Ashwin from turning the heat on as his three quick blows left New Zealand tottering at 140 for five in pursuit of an impossible 540 on day three of the second Test. While Daryl Mitchell (60 off 92 balls) and Henry Nicholls (36 batting) added 73 runs for the fourth wicket, there is no denying that India in all likelihood will finish it early on the fourth day with Ashwin (3/27) looking menacing after every passing over. What will hurt New Zealand team most in this defeat is the fact that this is the game where one of its own -- Ajaz Patel, equalled the world record and grabbed a match-haul of 14 wickets, something that no one has ever done against India in Test cricket. The tall Mitchell at least tried to use his reach to counter Ashwin and also attack Jayant Yadav and Axar Patel but looked more like the last man standing, trying to delay the inevitable before a rush of blood saw him being holed at deep extra cover. Tom Blundell had a suicidal runout going for a non-existent single. ALSO READ: New Zealand bundled out for 62: A look at lowest totals by Kiwis against India in Test cricket But it was Ashwin, who again got the new ball and immediately got into the act by removing skipper Tom Latham with an angular delivery while Will Young gave bat pad to forward short leg and Ross Tayor, who has been a walking wicket, failed miserably in his attempt to slog sweep the wily off-spinner. There was one over where Ashwin literally toyed with left-handed Nicholls who couldn't gauge which one would turn away like a classical off-break and the one that will straighten or come in with the angle. But there will be some issues that would need coach Rahul Dravid's urgent attention. For India, even in what could be a facile victory, the wobbly middle-order would keep them worried going into the South Africa series. Ajinkya Rahane failed in the first Test and had to be dropped on pretext of a hamstring niggle. Cheteshwar Pujara had three bad innings and one where he looked better but that was after the pressure was released by the bowlers. Skipper Virat Kohli, whose primary aim of not enforcing follow-on was to get some batting time under his belt, also didn't look confident during a scratchy innings of 36 off 84 balls. India declared their second innings at 276 for 7 after Axar hit four sixes and three fours in his 41 off 26 balls to prop up the innings towards the end. Their confidence already shattered, the New Zealand bowlers conceded as many as 25 fours and 11 sixes in the 70 overs they bowled in the second innings. In fact, all Indian batters save Wriddhiman Saha hit at least one six. Kohli's idea of batting again was partially successful because Pujara did look good during his 47 and Mayank Agarwal (62, 108 balls) did his cause no harm by smashing another half-century to top up his first innings score of 150. The duo added 107 runs for the opening stand to add insult to New Zealand's injuries and it was compounded by another 82 runs that Shubman Gill (47) added with Kohli. ALSO READ: Ajaz Patel breaks Ian Botham's 41-year-old record with his magical spell against India in Mumbai Test Save a six that he hit off opposition's weakest link, Will Sommerville, Kohli for the better part of his 84 balls didn't look convincing before playing on to a friendly left-arm spin from Rachin Ravindra, who also had three wickets. Agarwal was looking good for his second hundred of the game but in his bid to hit another six off Patel he could not reach to the pitch of the delivery and Will Young comfortably took the catch at long-off. For Pujara this was the best chance to get a fifty and increase his confidence before the tour of South Africa. He survived a strong DRS appeal but then one delivery that was pitched slightly fuller and turned, got his outside edge and went to Taylor's safe hands in the slips.

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 3: R Ashwin turns it on as India close in on big win against Kiwis

Mumbai-born New Zealand left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel had an unforgettable afternoon when he entered the annals of Test cricket history with a 10-wicket haul but Indian bowlers made it a forgettable evening for him as well as his team by dismissing the visitors for a paltry 62, taking a massive stride towards a series victory.

By the end of the day, India were 69 for no loss in their second innings with Virat Kohli deciding against enforcing the follow-on in second and final Test.

Cheteshwar Pujara, coming out to open in place of an injured Shubman Gill, looked good during his 29 not out while Mayank Agarwal, after his fine 150 in India's first innings total of 325, remained unbeaten on 38.

The lead swelled to 332 for the hosts and in these conditions, the Indians will brace up for a three-day finish to earn some rest before boarding the charter flight to Johannesburg on December 16.

The second day of the second Test should have solely belonged to the 34-year-old Patel, who had figures of 42.5-12-119-10, to join the 'Elite List', where he has late Jim Laker and Indian great Anil Kumble for company.

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By keeping India's first innings total down to a manageable level, Patel must have had a sense of elation but before the plethora of congratulatory messages on social media would stop coming, his batters just flattered to deceive as they managed to bat out only 28.1 overs.

The team ended up scoring the lowest total by an overseas side on Indian soil.

The Black Caps batted 14.4 overs less than what their premier spinner took to get all the Indian players out.

They didn't even let the feat sink in before Mohammed Siraj's (3/19) hostile four over spell literally decimated them. There were two deliveries that straightened and had enough pace to beat the batter's defence while the other was a mean bouncer.

Ravichandran Ashwin (4/8 in 8 overs) and Axar Patel (2/14 in 9.1 overs) were expectedly just too good on this track. The opposition batters simply couldn't counter the turn and bounce.

The New Zealand innings finished even before the Indian bowlers were nicely warmed up and it was understandable that Kohli wanted some batting time against a battered opposition which would give him and Puara requisite confidence.

With the match all but in their pocket, Pujara stroked freely and also got a pulled six off Patel -- a rarity from an exponent of defensive batting.

While Pujara will certainly value these welcome runs but it can't be seen in isolation that it came when the pressure was already completely released due to a mammoth 263-run first innings lead.

Patel started the day with two quick wickets before Agarwal and Axar added 67 runs for the seventh wicket to take the score towards the 300-run mark. Axar got his first 50 and batted with a lot of caution and occasional aggression.

The best delivery of the six wickets that he got on the day, was the one that got Ravichandran Ashwin out as he drew the batter forward and turned enough to clip the bails.

Ashwin hilariously appealed for DRS without realising that he has been bowled as he thought that the bowler had appealed for caught behind.

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The review was wasted as he had already asked for it and once he realised that he was beaten lock, stock and barrel, he didn't wait for the final verdict.

No wonder when Patel got Siraj as his 10th and final victim, Ashwin was seen giving him a standing ovation from the Indian dressing room.

But little would Patel have known that it would turn into an anti-climax after Siraj's opening burst which was as good as one saw in home Test matches where pitches aren't conducive for pace bowling. However, this one had extra bounce.

The delivery that got Ross Taylor out was perhaps the best of the match.

The ball came in as Taylor shaped to play a defensive shot only to find enough deviation which beat the outside edge of his bat and knock back the off-stump.

That was one of a kind dismissal after which there was no chance of a recovery for the New Zealanders, who will now only look to delay the inevitable.&nbsp;

Mumbai-born New Zealand left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel had an unforgettable afternoon when he entered the annals of Test cricket history with a 10-wicket haul but Indian bowlers made it a forgettable evening for him as well as his team by dismissing the visitors for a paltry 62, taking a massive stride towards a series victory.

Mumbai-born New Zealand left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel had an unforgettable afternoon when he entered the annals of Test cricket history with a 10-wicket haul but Indian bowlers made it a forgettable evening for him as well as his team by dismissing the visitors for a paltry 62, taking a massive stride towards a series victory. By the end of the day, India were 69 for no loss in their second innings with Virat Kohli deciding against enforcing the follow-on in second and final Test. Cheteshwar Pujara, coming out to open in place of an injured Shubman Gill, looked good during his 29 not out while Mayank Agarwal, after his fine 150 in India's first innings total of 325, remained unbeaten on 38. The lead swelled to 332 for the hosts and in these conditions, the Indians will brace up for a three-day finish to earn some rest before boarding the charter flight to Johannesburg on December 16. The second day of the second Test should have solely belonged to the 34-year-old Patel, who had figures of 42.5-12-119-10, to join the 'Elite List', where he has late Jim Laker and Indian great Anil Kumble for company. ALSO READ: Stars aligned for me to do it in Mumbai, says Ajaz Patel after rare 10-wicket feat against India By keeping India's first innings total down to a manageable level, Patel must have had a sense of elation but before the plethora of congratulatory messages on social media would stop coming, his batters just flattered to deceive as they managed to bat out only 28.1 overs. The team ended up scoring the lowest total by an overseas side on Indian soil. The Black Caps batted 14.4 overs less than what their premier spinner took to get all the Indian players out. They didn't even let the feat sink in before Mohammed Siraj's (3/19) hostile four over spell literally decimated them. There were two deliveries that straightened and had enough pace to beat the batter's defence while the other was a mean bouncer. Ravichandran Ashwin (4/8 in 8 overs) and Axar Patel (2/14 in 9.1 overs) were expectedly just too good on this track. The opposition batters simply couldn't counter the turn and bounce. The New Zealand innings finished even before the Indian bowlers were nicely warmed up and it was understandable that Kohli wanted some batting time against a battered opposition which would give him and Puara requisite confidence. With the match all but in their pocket, Pujara stroked freely and also got a pulled six off Patel -- a rarity from an exponent of defensive batting. While Pujara will certainly value these welcome runs but it can't be seen in isolation that it came when the pressure was already completely released due to a mammoth 263-run first innings lead. Patel started the day with two quick wickets before Agarwal and Axar added 67 runs for the seventh wicket to take the score towards the 300-run mark. Axar got his first 50 and batted with a lot of caution and occasional aggression. The best delivery of the six wickets that he got on the day, was the one that got Ravichandran Ashwin out as he drew the batter forward and turned enough to clip the bails. Ashwin hilariously appealed for DRS without realising that he has been bowled as he thought that the bowler had appealed for caught behind. ALSO READ: New Zealand's Ajaz Patel creates history, claims all ten wickets in a Test innings against India The review was wasted as he had already asked for it and once he realised that he was beaten lock, stock and barrel, he didn't wait for the final verdict. No wonder when Patel got Siraj as his 10th and final victim, Ashwin was seen giving him a standing ovation from the Indian dressing room. But little would Patel have known that it would turn into an anti-climax after Siraj's opening burst which was as good as one saw in home Test matches where pitches aren't conducive for pace bowling. However, this one had extra bounce. The delivery that got Ross Taylor out was perhaps the best of the match. The ball came in as Taylor shaped to play a defensive shot only to find enough deviation which beat the outside edge of his bat and knock back the off-stump. That was one of a kind dismissal after which there was no chance of a recovery for the New Zealanders, who will now only look to delay the inevitable.

IND v NZ, Mumbai Test Day 2: Ajaz takes 'Perfect 10' but India bowl out NZ for 62 to inch towards big win

"The stars have aligned for me to do it in Mumbai," New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel said Saturday after completing the unusual feat of scalping all ten batters in one innings at his birthplace.

Patel, 33, who moved to New Zealand with his parents from Mumbai in 1996, finished the Indian innings with figures of 47.5-12-119-10, matching England great Jim Laker and Indian icon Anil Kumble, who had previously achieved the rarest of rare feats in Test cricket. Ajaz's&nbsp;previous Test best was 5-59.

Off-spinner Jim Laker of England was the first to take a Test ten-for against Australia in 1956 at Old Trafford. In what became known as "Laker's Match" he ended up with 19 wickets.

Indian spinner ace Anil Kumble was the&nbsp;other player to have done so, against Pakistan in Delhi's Feroz Shah Kotla in 1999.

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"Honestly, it's surreal and to be able to do that in my career is pretty special. The stars have aligned for me to do it in Mumbai," Patel&nbsp;stated&nbsp;following&nbsp;his&nbsp;accomplishment.

"Quite a special occasion for me and not just me but my family. Unfortunately for me, they're not here because of Covid. I'm in very illustrious company with Kumble sir as well."

Former Indian legend who had earlier achieved the same feat congratulated Azaj on his achievement. Kumble tweeted, 'Welcome to the club AjazPatel, Perfect10 Well bowled! A special effort to achieve it on Day1 &amp; 2 of a test match. #INDvzNZ

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When asked which of the ten scalps was the most memorable, he replied, "Not anyone in particular and just trying to be repetitive and ask questions of batters."

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After India folded their first innings at 325, New Zealand experienced a batting collapse, and Patel confessed that his team's batting performance was not up to the mark.

"The stars have aligned for me to do it in Mumbai," New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel said Saturday after completing the unusual feat of scalping all ten batters in one innings at his birthplace.

"The stars have aligned for me to do it in Mumbai," New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel said Saturday after completing the unusual feat of scalping all ten batters in one innings at his birthplace. Patel, 33, who moved to New Zealand with his parents from Mumbai in 1996, finished the Indian innings with figures of 47.5-12-119-10, matching England great Jim Laker and Indian icon Anil Kumble, who had previously achieved the rarest of rare feats in Test cricket. Ajaz's previous Test best was 5-59. Off-spinner Jim Laker of England was the first to take a Test ten-for against Australia in 1956 at Old Trafford. In what became known as "Laker's Match" he ended up with 19 wickets. Indian spinner ace Anil Kumble was the other player to have done so, against Pakistan in Delhi's Feroz Shah Kotla in 1999. ALSO READ: New Zealand's Ajaz Patel creates history, claims all ten wickets in a Test innings against India "Honestly, it's surreal and to be able to do that in my career is pretty special. The stars have aligned for me to do it in Mumbai," Patel stated following his accomplishment. "Quite a special occasion for me and not just me but my family. Unfortunately for me, they're not here because of Covid. I'm in very illustrious company with Kumble sir as well." Former Indian legend who had earlier achieved the same feat congratulated Azaj on his achievement. Kumble tweeted, 'Welcome to the club AjazPatel, Perfect10 Well bowled! A special effort to achieve it on Day1 & 2 of a test match. #INDvzNZ Welcome to the club #AjazPatel #Perfect10 Well bowled! A special effort to achieve it on Day1 & 2 of a test match. #INDvzNZ — Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) December 4, 2021 × When asked which of the ten scalps was the most memorable, he replied, "Not anyone in particular and just trying to be repetitive and ask questions of batters." ALSO READ: Anil Kumble leads wishes as Ajaz Patel becomes 3rd bowler in Test history to take all 10 wickets in an innings BCCI also congratulated and appreciated the New Zealand bowler. Incredible achievement as Ajaz Patel picks up all 10 wickets in the 1st innings of the 2nd Test. He becomes the third bowler in the history of Test cricket to achieve this feat.#INDvNZ @Paytm pic.twitter.com/5iOsMVEuWq — BCCI (@BCCI) December 4, 2021 × After India folded their first innings at 325, New Zealand experienced a batting collapse, and Patel confessed that his team's batting performance was not up to the mark.

Stars aligned for me to do it in Mumbai, says Ajaz Patel after rare 10-wicket feat against India

Mayank Agarwal scored his 4th Test ton as India ended day-1 of the 2nd and final Test at 221/4. Agarwal scored an unbeaten 120 while Wriddhiman Saha was not out on 25. Resuming at 111/3 after tea opener Mayank Agarwal and Shreyas Iyer steadily carried on from where they had left after the fall of three quick wickets.

Ajaz Patel once again jolted India dismissing Kanpur Test centurion Shreyas for just 18 breaking the 80-run partnership between him and Agarwal.

Despite losing partners at the other end Mayank Agarwal looked solid and kept the scoreboard moving and capitalized on the poor deliveries that came his way.

Making a comeback in Kanpur Mayank Agarwal failed to deliver with the bat but in the second Test he ensured that one more opportunity does not go begging.

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Wicket-keeper batsman Wriddhiman Saha joined him at the other end and the duo struck a fifty partnership to take India's total beyond the 200-run mark.

Earlier in the day, Ajaz Patel wreaked havoc with the ball as Virat Kohli opted to bat first after the delayed start due to wet outfield, the openers justified the captain's decision as Shubman Gill continued with his decent run of form with the bat scoring 44 of 71 balls.

Gill once again failed to capitalize after getting a good start as Ajaz Patel got him caught in the first slip to Ross Taylor. The opening pair put on 80-runs and in the same score 3 wickets fell in quick succession, leaving India reeling at 80/3.

Cheteshwar Pujara's poor run of form continued as the Saurashtra lad struggled with the bat falling victim to Patel who cleaned him up for a 5-ball duck.

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Virat Kohli too was dismissed by Ajaz Patel without troubling the scorers. Kohli was out leg before, a decision which could have gone the other way. Skipper survived just 4 balls and even took DRS but the third umpire Virender Sharma still ruled him out.

Undoubtedly Ajaz Patel was New Zealand's star performer with the ball picking up all the wickets that fell on the day. Brief Scores: India 221/4 (Mayank Agarwal 120* Shubman Gill 44; Ajaz Patel 4-73) vs New Zealand&nbsp;

Mayank Agarwal scored his 4th Test ton as India ended day-1 of the 2nd and final Test at 221/4. Agarwal scored an unbeaten 120 while Wriddhiman Saha was not out on 25.

Mayank Agarwal scored his 4th Test ton as India ended day-1 of the 2nd and final Test at 221/4. Agarwal scored an unbeaten 120 while Wriddhiman Saha was not out on 25. Resuming at 111/3 after tea opener Mayank Agarwal and Shreyas Iyer steadily carried on from where they had left after the fall of three quick wickets. Ajaz Patel once again jolted India dismissing Kanpur Test centurion Shreyas for just 18 breaking the 80-run partnership between him and Agarwal. Despite losing partners at the other end Mayank Agarwal looked solid and kept the scoreboard moving and capitalized on the poor deliveries that came his way. Making a comeback in Kanpur Mayank Agarwal failed to deliver with the bat but in the second Test he ensured that one more opportunity does not go begging. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli upset as controversial DRS decision sends him packing on a duck in 2nd Test vs NZ - WATCH Wicket-keeper batsman Wriddhiman Saha joined him at the other end and the duo struck a fifty partnership to take India's total beyond the 200-run mark. Earlier in the day, Ajaz Patel wreaked havoc with the ball as Virat Kohli opted to bat first after the delayed start due to wet outfield, the openers justified the captain's decision as Shubman Gill continued with his decent run of form with the bat scoring 44 of 71 balls. Gill once again failed to capitalize after getting a good start as Ajaz Patel got him caught in the first slip to Ross Taylor. The opening pair put on 80-runs and in the same score 3 wickets fell in quick succession, leaving India reeling at 80/3. Cheteshwar Pujara's poor run of form continued as the Saurashtra lad struggled with the bat falling victim to Patel who cleaned him up for a 5-ball duck. ALSO READ: Kohli said nothing about it: Laxman surprised with Rahane, Jadeja and Ishant's injuries for 2nd Test Virat Kohli too was dismissed by Ajaz Patel without troubling the scorers. Kohli was out leg before, a decision which could have gone the other way. Skipper survived just 4 balls and even took DRS but the third umpire Virender Sharma still ruled him out. Undoubtedly Ajaz Patel was New Zealand's star performer with the ball picking up all the wickets that fell on the day. Brief Scores: India 221/4 (Mayank Agarwal 120* Shubman Gill 44; Ajaz Patel 4-73) vs New Zealand

IND vs NZ: Mayank Agarwal's ton puts India in driver's seat after Ajaz Patel's 4-fer in Mumbai Test

After a thrilling Kanpur Test, Virat Kohli led-India will face Kane Williamson led-New Zealand in the second and final test match on Friday.

Virat Kohli, who missed the T20I series and first Test, will be back in action. The return of Kohli will certainly help India's middle-order which has been a point of concern.

Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane who haven't performed as expected will be looking to regain their form. Skipper Virat has confirmed that wicketkeeper Wriddhaman Saha has recovered from neck spasm and will be fit to play.&nbsp;&nbsp;

New Zealand, on the other hand, has also looked weak in the middle order and would definitely like to do better in the Mumbai Test. It'll be interesting to watch if New Zealand would be opting for the same bowling lineup as their spin unit isn't that experienced or threatening.

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Where is India vs New Zealand 2nd&nbsp;Test match taking place?

The India vs New Zealand 2nd&nbsp;Test&nbsp;match will take place at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

What time does India vs New Zealand 2nd&nbsp;Test match begin?

The India vs New Zealand 2nd&nbsp;Test match begins at 9:30 PM IST on Friday (December 3).

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The India vs New Zealand 2nd&nbsp;Test match will be aired live on Star Sports channels (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, and Star Sports 1 Kannada).

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How to watch live coverage of India vs New Zealand 2nd&nbsp;Test on the live streaming?

The India vs New Zealand 2nd&nbsp;Test match will be available to stream live on the Hotstar.

After a thrilling Kanpur Test, Virat Kohli led-India will face Kane Williamson led-New Zealand in the second and final test match on Friday. Virat Kohli, who missed the T20I series and first Test, will be back in action.

After a thrilling Kanpur Test, Virat Kohli led-India will face Kane Williamson led-New Zealand in the second and final test match on Friday. Virat Kohli, who missed the T20I series and first Test, will be back in action. The return of Kohli will certainly help India's middle-order which has been a point of concern. Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane who haven't performed as expected will be looking to regain their form. Skipper Virat has confirmed that wicketkeeper Wriddhaman Saha has recovered from neck spasm and will be fit to play. New Zealand, on the other hand, has also looked weak in the middle order and would definitely like to do better in the Mumbai Test. It'll be interesting to watch if New Zealand would be opting for the same bowling lineup as their spin unit isn't that experienced or threatening. ALSO READ: IND vs NZ, 2nd Test: Virat Kohli defends Ajinkya Rahane & Co. after hosts fail to go 1-0 up in Kanpur Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is India vs New Zealand 2nd Test match taking place? The India vs New Zealand 2nd Test match will take place at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. What time does India vs New Zealand 2nd Test match begin? The India vs New Zealand 2nd Test match begins at 9:30 PM IST on Friday (December 3). How to watch live coverage of India vs New Zealand 2nd Test on TV? The India vs New Zealand 2nd Test match will be aired live on Star Sports channels (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, and Star Sports 1 Kannada). ALSO READ | India vs NZ, 2nd Test: Virat Kohli to replace Mayank Agarwal? Predicting hosts' playing XI for series finale How to watch live coverage of India vs New Zealand 2nd Test on the live streaming? The India vs New Zealand 2nd Test match will be available to stream live on the Hotstar.

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test live streaming: When and where to watch India vs New Zealand match live online?

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar slammed New Zealand for their timid batting in the second innings of the first Test at the Green Park stadium in Kanpur.

Despite Tom Latham and William Somerville setting up a superb platform for their team in the second innings, Gavaskar said the visitors were not playing for a win; they just managed to hold on to a draw. 
 
India were just one wicket away from victory, but New Zealand batsmen Rachin Ravindra and Ajaz Patel played out over 50 deliveries to help the Kiwis draw the Test.

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"New Zealand managed to hold on by the skin of their teeth at Kanpur. Their timid batting after a terrific first session on the final day brought India back into the game, and once they started to get wickets in the second session, they simply piled on more pressure as they realised that the visitors were only keen on survival and not looking for a victory," Gavaskar wrote for TOI. 
 
Gavaskar is of the opinion that New Zealand pulled the shutters down completely and that allowed Indian skipper Ajinkya Rahane to set an attacking field. 
 
"At lunchtime, Rahane and Dravid would have been a touch worried, for Latham and Somerville had set up a perfect platform for the following batsmen to play their normal game and take New Zealand home. Then, inexplicably, the shutters were pulled down, and all that it did was allow Rahane to keep men in catching positions," added Gavaskar.

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The 72-year-old Gavaskar concluded by stating that this draw will make a difference as the Test series rolls on, as a place in the final of the second cycle of the World Test Championship (WTC) is at stake. 
 
"There is a place in the finals of the World Test Championships at stake for both these finalists, and so sharing the points will certainly make a difference as the series goes on," he said.

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar slammed New Zealand for their timid batting in the second innings of the first Test at the Green Park stadium in Kanpur. Despite Tom Latham and William Somerville setting up a superb platform for their team in the second innings, Gavaskar said the visitors were not playing for a win; they just managed to hold on to a draw.

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar slammed New Zealand for their timid batting in the second innings of the first Test at the Green Park stadium in Kanpur. Despite Tom Latham and William Somerville setting up a superb platform for their team in the second innings, Gavaskar said the visitors were not playing for a win; they just managed to hold on to a draw. India were just one wicket away from victory, but New Zealand batsmen Rachin Ravindra and Ajaz Patel played out over 50 deliveries to help the Kiwis draw the Test. ALSO READ: India should have bowled them out: Former Pak captain disappointed as India fail to win Kanpur Test vs NZ "New Zealand managed to hold on by the skin of their teeth at Kanpur. Their timid batting after a terrific first session on the final day brought India back into the game, and once they started to get wickets in the second session, they simply piled on more pressure as they realised that the visitors were only keen on survival and not looking for a victory," Gavaskar wrote for TOI. Gavaskar is of the opinion that New Zealand pulled the shutters down completely and that allowed Indian skipper Ajinkya Rahane to set an attacking field. "At lunchtime, Rahane and Dravid would have been a touch worried, for Latham and Somerville had set up a perfect platform for the following batsmen to play their normal game and take New Zealand home. Then, inexplicably, the shutters were pulled down, and all that it did was allow Rahane to keep men in catching positions," added Gavaskar. ALSO READ: South Africa promises secure bio-bubble for India; lauds BCCI for continuing 'A' tour amid Omicron scare The 72-year-old Gavaskar concluded by stating that this draw will make a difference as the Test series rolls on, as a place in the final of the second cycle of the World Test Championship (WTC) is at stake. "There is a place in the finals of the World Test Championships at stake for both these finalists, and so sharing the points will certainly make a difference as the series goes on," he said.

They're not looking for a victory: Sunil Gavaskar slams New Zealand's timid batting in Kanpur Test

Tim Southee bowled an incisive morning spell to take five wickets which was then brilliantly complemented by openers Will Young and Tom Latham as New Zealand dominated India to reach 129 for no loss on the second day of the opening Test here on Friday.

The only highlight for India in an otherwise disappointing day was Shreyas Iyer's (105 off 171 balls) debut hundred. Playing his 80th Test match, Southee (5/69) took his 13th five-wicket haul on an unresponsive track to send India packing for 345 after they started the day at 258 for 4.

Young then held centre-stage in his fourth Test appearance as he looked composed and unperturbed during his unbeaten knock of 75 off 180 balls. Latham (50 batting off 165 balls), the seasoned campaigner, survived three on-field decisions (two leg before and one caught behind), negated by DRS, and decided to frustrate the two Indian spinners with a gritty defensive game.

The Green Park track became better for batting on the second day and the turn that was on offer was minimal. The variable bounce wasn't also there for the better part of the 57 overs that they batted. Since it was slow turn, the Black Caps duo mostly plonked their front-foot and neutralised the turn. And when they played on the back-foot, there was enough time to manoeuvre on both sides of the wicket.

Both were able to adjust on the back-foot against Ravindra Jadeja (14-4-28-0) and Ravichandran Ashwin (17-5-38-0), both of whom didn't look threatening on the day.

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Also what made it worse for India was that hardly any delivery kept dangerously low, which could have brought the leg-before into the equation.

The most disappointing of all was Axar Patel (10-1-26-0), whose accuracy on the leg stump line was of little or no value and it was once again proved that without assistance from the track, he is not even half the bowler that he is with some help from surface.

Young, in particular, got as many as 12 boundaries while Latham helped himself to four hits to the fence. While Indian spinners can come back on the third day if the pitch considerably deteriorates but New Zealand would like to take the game deep by getting somewhere close to India's first innings total and take it from there.

In the morning, Iyer became the 16th Indian cricketer to score a hundred on Test debut but the home side's lower-middle order caved in meekly save Ashwin (38 off 56 balls), whose counter-attacking effort took them close to 350.

The credit for that went primarily to Southee (27.4-6-69-5), who was tirelessly bowling an extended spell of more than 10 overs from one end, causing extensive damage. The seasoned campaigner's 13th five-wicket haul came in his 80th Test.

Resuming on his overnight score of 75, Iyer followed the great Gundappa Vishwanath in reaching the milestone at this ground. Ashwin did the bulk of scoring in the morning session as India added only 87 runs, losing six wickets in the process.

Southee was on target with the second new ball first up as he sent back Ravindra Jadeja (50) on his overnight score. He used the width of the crease cleverly to trouble Jadeja and got the ball to move from length which was too much for the lower-order players to negotiate.

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Wriddhiman Saha and Axar Patel nicked at those deliveries that moved away at drivable lengths. Sensing that he is now batting with the tail as Saha (1 off 12 balls) is no longer a batter on whom one can repose his faith, Iyer hit a flurry of boundaries but the best shot was a cover drive off Kyle Jamieson (22.2-6-85-3) which took him to 96.

A glide towards wide of third man off Jamieson got him a double and the moment that every batter dreams of. His century in India whites which would definitely increase the pressure on his captain for the game, Ajinkya Rahane.

Iyer's innings had 13 fours and two sixes which showed that he was always looking at ways to score runs rather than merely surviving. He was finally out for 105 when he tried to drive a slower one from Southee but it landed straight in the hands of the cover fielder.&nbsp;

Tim Southee bowled an incisive morning spell to take five wickets which was then brilliantly complemented by openers Will Young and Tom Latham as New Zealand dominated India to reach 129 for no loss on the second day of the opening Test here on Friday.

Tim Southee bowled an incisive morning spell to take five wickets which was then brilliantly complemented by openers Will Young and Tom Latham as New Zealand dominated India to reach 129 for no loss on the second day of the opening Test here on Friday. The only highlight for India in an otherwise disappointing day was Shreyas Iyer's (105 off 171 balls) debut hundred. Playing his 80th Test match, Southee (5/69) took his 13th five-wicket haul on an unresponsive track to send India packing for 345 after they started the day at 258 for 4. Young then held centre-stage in his fourth Test appearance as he looked composed and unperturbed during his unbeaten knock of 75 off 180 balls. Latham (50 batting off 165 balls), the seasoned campaigner, survived three on-field decisions (two leg before and one caught behind), negated by DRS, and decided to frustrate the two Indian spinners with a gritty defensive game. The Green Park track became better for batting on the second day and the turn that was on offer was minimal. The variable bounce wasn't also there for the better part of the 57 overs that they batted. Since it was slow turn, the Black Caps duo mostly plonked their front-foot and neutralised the turn. And when they played on the back-foot, there was enough time to manoeuvre on both sides of the wicket. Both were able to adjust on the back-foot against Ravindra Jadeja (14-4-28-0) and Ravichandran Ashwin (17-5-38-0), both of whom didn't look threatening on the day. ALSO READ: Ind vs NZ, 1st Test: 'Very well deserved' - Ponting shares heartfelt post for debutant Shreyas Iyer Also what made it worse for India was that hardly any delivery kept dangerously low, which could have brought the leg-before into the equation. The most disappointing of all was Axar Patel (10-1-26-0), whose accuracy on the leg stump line was of little or no value and it was once again proved that without assistance from the track, he is not even half the bowler that he is with some help from surface. Young, in particular, got as many as 12 boundaries while Latham helped himself to four hits to the fence. While Indian spinners can come back on the third day if the pitch considerably deteriorates but New Zealand would like to take the game deep by getting somewhere close to India's first innings total and take it from there. In the morning, Iyer became the 16th Indian cricketer to score a hundred on Test debut but the home side's lower-middle order caved in meekly save Ashwin (38 off 56 balls), whose counter-attacking effort took them close to 350. The credit for that went primarily to Southee (27.4-6-69-5), who was tirelessly bowling an extended spell of more than 10 overs from one end, causing extensive damage. The seasoned campaigner's 13th five-wicket haul came in his 80th Test. Resuming on his overnight score of 75, Iyer followed the great Gundappa Vishwanath in reaching the milestone at this ground. Ashwin did the bulk of scoring in the morning session as India added only 87 runs, losing six wickets in the process. Southee was on target with the second new ball first up as he sent back Ravindra Jadeja (50) on his overnight score. He used the width of the crease cleverly to trouble Jadeja and got the ball to move from length which was too much for the lower-order players to negotiate. ALSO READ: IND vs NZ: 'He doesn't look like an opener' - Aakash Chopra shares ideal batting position for Shubman Gill Wriddhiman Saha and Axar Patel nicked at those deliveries that moved away at drivable lengths. Sensing that he is now batting with the tail as Saha (1 off 12 balls) is no longer a batter on whom one can repose his faith, Iyer hit a flurry of boundaries but the best shot was a cover drive off Kyle Jamieson (22.2-6-85-3) which took him to 96. A glide towards wide of third man off Jamieson got him a double and the moment that every batter dreams of. His century in India whites which would definitely increase the pressure on his captain for the game, Ajinkya Rahane. Iyer's innings had 13 fours and two sixes which showed that he was always looking at ways to score runs rather than merely surviving. He was finally out for 105 when he tried to drive a slower one from Southee but it landed straight in the hands of the cover fielder.

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2: Southee, openers bring New Zealand back in game as visitors reach 129 for no loss

India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes that new head coach Rahul Dravid's extensive expertise in the longer format would help the Test squad improve as a team.

Following a thrashing T20I series triumph over New Zealand, India, coached by Dravid, will play New Zealand in a two-match Test series beginning on Thursday. According to Pujara, Dravid, who has played 164 Tests for India, would provide valuable mentoring to the young guns.

"After the WTC we all were hurt but we came back strongly in England and we played very good cricket. Now the team is back together, confident and new coach Rahul bhai is there,"&nbsp;Pujara&nbsp;said&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;virtual&nbsp;news&nbsp;conference.

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"That will help most of the players, especially the young players, who have worked with Rahul bhai during the Under-19 and India A series."

"And even someone like us, who are experienced players. I have played with Rahul bhai and worked with Rahul bhai during the A series. All of us are looking for his guidance. The amount of experience he has as a player and coach that will help the team," he added.

Pujara is unconcerned about the New Zealand pace attack since he previously withstood it in 2017. "We have our strategies prepared against Neil Wagner and we have also played him in 2017, so we know how he bowls in Indian conditions so we will plan accordingly," Pujara added.

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The India hitter is an important gear in the Indian team's batting wheel, but he has yet to achieve a Test century in recent years.

"I have been scoring runs, the 50s, 80s or 90s. I've not scored a ton but I am not worried about it as long as I keep batting well and contributing to the team`s total. My focus is giving best for the team," he signed off.

India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes that new head coach Rahul Dravid's extensive expertise in the longer format would help the Test squad improve as a team. Following a thrashing T20I series triumph over New Zealand, India, coached by Dravid, will play New Zealand in a two-match Test series beginning on Thursday.

India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes that new head coach Rahul Dravid's extensive expertise in the longer format would help the Test squad improve as a team. Following a thrashing T20I series triumph over New Zealand, India, coached by Dravid, will play New Zealand in a two-match Test series beginning on Thursday. According to Pujara, Dravid, who has played 164 Tests for India, would provide valuable mentoring to the young guns. "After the WTC we all were hurt but we came back strongly in England and we played very good cricket. Now the team is back together, confident and new coach Rahul bhai is there," Pujara said at the virtual news conference. ALSO READ: Mayank or Gill? Cheteshwar Pujara reveals which Indian batter will be in playing XI for 1st Test vs NZ "That will help most of the players, especially the young players, who have worked with Rahul bhai during the Under-19 and India A series." "And even someone like us, who are experienced players. I have played with Rahul bhai and worked with Rahul bhai during the A series. All of us are looking for his guidance. The amount of experience he has as a player and coach that will help the team," he added. Pujara is unconcerned about the New Zealand pace attack since he previously withstood it in 2017. "We have our strategies prepared against Neil Wagner and we have also played him in 2017, so we know how he bowls in Indian conditions so we will plan accordingly," Pujara added. ALSO READ: KL Rahul ruled out of NZ Tests due to injury, Suryakumar Yadav named replacement The India hitter is an important gear in the Indian team's batting wheel, but he has yet to achieve a Test century in recent years. "I have been scoring runs, the 50s, 80s or 90s. I've not scored a ton but I am not worried about it as long as I keep batting well and contributing to the team`s total. My focus is giving best for the team," he signed off.

Rahul Dravid's experience will help India recover after WTC final loss: Cheteshwar Pujara

Rohit Sharma's 56-run knock followed by Axar Patel`s three-wicket haul helped India defeat New Zealand by 73 runs in the third and final T20I here at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.

With this win, India won the three-match series 3-0 and now both teams will square off in two-match Test series, beginning Thursday in Kanpur.

Chasing 185, New Zealand got off to a horrid start as Axar Patel took the first three wickets inside five overs.

Daryl Mitchell (5), Mark Chapman (0) and Glenn Phillips (0) all failed to leave a mark with the bat and the visitors were reduced to 30/3. Martin Guptill and Tim Seifert then got together at the crease and the duo retrieved the innings for the visitors.

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Guptill brought up his half-century in the 10th over of the innings and the Kiwis needed 117 runs to win from 60 balls.

However, the right-hander Guptill (51) perished off the bowling of Yuzvendra Chahal and New Zealand was reduced to 69/4 in the 11th over.

New Zealand kept on losing wickets at regular intervals, and in the end, the visitors stumbled to a 73-run loss.

Earlier, Rohit Sharma played a knock of 56 runs as India posted 184/7. Opting to bat first, India got off to a flying start as openers Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan put on 69 runs inside the first six overs.

However, the introduction of Mitchell Santner paid off as he dismissed Kishan (29) and Suryakumar Yadav (0) in the seventh over, reducing India to 71/2.

Rishabh Pant (4) failed to leave a mark with the bat as he was sent back to the pavilion by Santner and India was reduced to 83/3 in the 9th over.

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However, Rohit kept on going all guns blazing and he brought up his half-century in the 11th over of the innings. As soon as he brought up the landmark, Rohit (56) was dismissed by Ish Sodhi, owing to a remarkable caught and bowled.

Shreyas Iyer and Venkatesh Iyer then got together at the crease and the duo did not let the momentum drop for the hosts. The duo put on 36 runs for the fifth wicket, however, this stand was broken by Trent Boult as he dismissed Venkatesh (20).

In the very next over, Adam Milne got the better of Shreyas (25) and India was reduced to 140/6. In the final three overs, the Men in Blue managed to add 36 more runs, taking the score past the 180-run mark.

Deepak Chahar played a cameo of 21 runs off just 8 balls as India posted more than a competitive total on the board.

Brief Scores:

India: 184 for 7 in 20 overs (Rohit Sharma 56; Mitchell Santner 3/27)

New Zealand: 111 all out in 17.2 overs (Martin Guptill 51; Axar Patel 3/9).&nbsp;

Rohit Sharma's 56-run knock followed by Axar Patel`s three-wicket haul helped India defeat New Zealand by 73 runs in the third and final T20I here at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.

Rohit Sharma's 56-run knock followed by Axar Patel`s three-wicket haul helped India defeat New Zealand by 73 runs in the third and final T20I here at the Eden Gardens on Sunday. With this win, India won the three-match series 3-0 and now both teams will square off in two-match Test series, beginning Thursday in Kanpur. Chasing 185, New Zealand got off to a horrid start as Axar Patel took the first three wickets inside five overs. Daryl Mitchell (5), Mark Chapman (0) and Glenn Phillips (0) all failed to leave a mark with the bat and the visitors were reduced to 30/3. Martin Guptill and Tim Seifert then got together at the crease and the duo retrieved the innings for the visitors. ALSO READ: Shaheen Afridi apologises to Afif Hussain for directing throw at him, fined 15 percent of match fees Clean sweep complete 💪 India skittle New Zealand out for 111 and win the final T20I by 73 runs to take the series 3-0.#INDvNZ | https://t.co/ZzuqcIe2Ih pic.twitter.com/KJMmGe2G1D — ICC (@ICC) November 21, 2021 × Guptill brought up his half-century in the 10th over of the innings and the Kiwis needed 117 runs to win from 60 balls. However, the right-hander Guptill (51) perished off the bowling of Yuzvendra Chahal and New Zealand was reduced to 69/4 in the 11th over. New Zealand kept on losing wickets at regular intervals, and in the end, the visitors stumbled to a 73-run loss. Earlier, Rohit Sharma played a knock of 56 runs as India posted 184/7. Opting to bat first, India got off to a flying start as openers Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan put on 69 runs inside the first six overs. However, the introduction of Mitchell Santner paid off as he dismissed Kishan (29) and Suryakumar Yadav (0) in the seventh over, reducing India to 71/2. Rishabh Pant (4) failed to leave a mark with the bat as he was sent back to the pavilion by Santner and India was reduced to 83/3 in the 9th over. IN PICS: From 'John' the bookmaker to Paine's sexting: Controversies that have tainted Australian cricket since 1981 However, Rohit kept on going all guns blazing and he brought up his half-century in the 11th over of the innings. As soon as he brought up the landmark, Rohit (56) was dismissed by Ish Sodhi, owing to a remarkable caught and bowled. Shreyas Iyer and Venkatesh Iyer then got together at the crease and the duo did not let the momentum drop for the hosts. The duo put on 36 runs for the fifth wicket, however, this stand was broken by Trent Boult as he dismissed Venkatesh (20). In the very next over, Adam Milne got the better of Shreyas (25) and India was reduced to 140/6. In the final three overs, the Men in Blue managed to add 36 more runs, taking the score past the 180-run mark. Deepak Chahar played a cameo of 21 runs off just 8 balls as India posted more than a competitive total on the board. Brief Scores: India: 184 for 7 in 20 overs (Rohit Sharma 56; Mitchell Santner 3/27) New Zealand: 111 all out in 17.2 overs (Martin Guptill 51; Axar Patel 3/9).

INDvsNZ, 3rd T20I: Rohit Sharma and Axar Patel help India thrash New Zealand by 73 runs, whitewash series

Rohit Sharma-led India will face Tim Southee-led New Zealand in the third and final&nbsp;match of the T20 series between both teams.

India has already clinched the series by winning first two games. India will be looking to whitewash the series whereas New Zealand would be looking to win a game before the Test Series to boost their confidence.

The dew factor will come in consideration in Eden Gardens as well and whoever wins the toss would be looking to bowl first.

India would be looking to give chances to youngsters&nbsp;as they have already won the series.

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Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match:

Where is India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I match taking place?

The India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I match will take place at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India.

What time does India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I match begin?

The India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I match begins at 7:00 PM IST on Sunday (November 21).

How to watch live coverage of India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I on TV?

The India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I match will be aired live on Star Sports channels (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, and Star Sports 1 Kannada).

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How to watch live coverage of India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I on the live streaming?

The India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I match will be available to stream live on the Hotstar.

Rohit Sharma-led India will face Tim Southee-led New Zealand in the third and final match of the T20 series between both teams. India has already clinched the series by winning first two games.

Rohit Sharma-led India will face Tim Southee-led New Zealand in the third and final match of the T20 series between both teams. India has already clinched the series by winning first two games. India will be looking to whitewash the series whereas New Zealand would be looking to win a game before the Test Series to boost their confidence. The dew factor will come in consideration in Eden Gardens as well and whoever wins the toss would be looking to bowl first. India would be looking to give chances to youngsters as they have already won the series. ALSO READ: International Cricket Council appoints Geoff Allardice as CEO Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I match taking place? The India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I match will take place at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India. What time does India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I match begin? The India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I match begins at 7:00 PM IST on Sunday (November 21). How to watch live coverage of India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I on TV? The India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I match will be aired live on Star Sports channels (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, and Star Sports 1 Kannada). ALSO READ: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Avesh Khan in? India's predicted playing XI for third T20I against New Zealand How to watch live coverage of India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I on the live streaming? The India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I match will be available to stream live on the Hotstar.

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