The third Twenty20 International between India and New Zealand was delayed by weather and ended in a tie by the DLS system at McClean Park, Napier, giving India a 1-0 victory in the three-match series. India, spearheaded by Hardik Pandya, defeated New Zealand in the second Twenty20 international by 65 runs in Mount Maunganui after the first match between the two teams in Wellington was called off due to rain without a ball being thrown. Indian pacers Mohammed Siraj (4/17) and Arshdeep Singh (4/37) provided the fantastic bowling performances and scalped four wickets each to bowl out the Black Caps for 160 despite valiant half-centuries by Devon Conway and Glenn Phillips. New Zealand won the toss and decided to bat first. India was 75/4 in 9 overs while chasing a par total, with Hardik Pandya (30 not out off 18) and Deepak Hooda (9 not out off 9), when play was halted by rain. After nine overs, 76 would have
