New Zealand Faces India in 3rd Match of 2026 Tour
The third match of New Zealand’s 2026 tour against India is taking place at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. As the match unfolds, both teams are showcasing their strengths, creating an exciting atmosphere for fans.
Match Highlights and Key Moments
India won the toss and chose to bowl first, a decision that immediately put New Zealand under pressure. Here’s a summary of the early events from the match:
- First Over: New Zealand’s innings commenced cautiously, with Devon Conway scoring the first run off Harshit Rana’s bowling.
- Early Wicket: Harshit Rana struck early, dismissing Devon Conway, caught by Hardik Pandya. This set the tone for India’s bowling attack.
- Rachin Ravindra Departs: Hardik Pandya claimed another key wicket, sending Rachin Ravindra back to the pavilion, putting New Zealand at 13/2.
- Glenn Phillips’ Response: After the early setbacks, Glenn Phillips and Tim Seifert found boundaries, stabilizing New Zealand’s innings at 22/2 with Phillips hitting a well-timed shot.
Player Performances
The players on both teams demonstrated their capabilities, leading to an intense first phase of the match. Here are some notable performances:
| Batsman | Runs | Fours | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Conway | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Tim Seifert | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 6 | 1 | 150.00 |
Bowling Statistics
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harshit Rana | 1.3 | 2 | 1 |
| Hardik Pandya | 1 | 13 | 1 |
Squads for the Match
Both teams assembled strong line-ups for this match, ensuring a competitive encounter:
- India: Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Harshit Rana, Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah.
- New Zealand: Devon Conway, Tim Seifert, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy.
The 2026 tour match is shaping up to be a thrilling contest, showcasing high-quality cricket from both sides as they clash on the field.
