AHMEDABAD, India, Feb 1 (Reuters) – Opener Shubman Gill blasted a blistering hundred as India routed New Zealand by 168 runs in the 3rd T20 International to protect a 2-1 series success on Wednesday. Going after a massive target, New Zealand lost their leading order inside 5 overs and were bundled out for 66 in 12.1 overs. Gill hammered an unbeaten 126 off 63 balls to power India to 234-4, their greatest T20 overall versus New Zealand, vindicating skipper Hardik Pandya’s choice to bat initially in the decider. India lost opener Ishan Kishan in the 2nd over however what followed was batting carnage from Gill. The classy right-hander belted 12 fours and 7 6s and went on to sign up the greatest rating by an Indian batter in T20 Internationals. Rahul Tripathi made a quickfire 44 and Pandya contributed 30 however the day came from Gill, who has actually now scored a century in all 3 formats in global cricket. Newest UpdatesView 2 more stories When New Zealand started their chase, Pandya (4-16) got rid of Fin Allen for 3 in his very first over and Glenn Phillips in his 2nd. In in between, Arshdeep Singh took 2 wickets in an over to more shock New Zealand who dropped to 21-5 after Michael Bracewell lost his middle stump to Umran Malik’s reveal speed. Shivam Mavi dismissed Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi in his very first over to tighten up the noose and Daryl Mitchell’s bold 35 might not avoid India from registering their greatest T20 success in regard to runs. The hosts had actually swept the preceding three-match one-day series in between the sides. Reporting by Amlan Chakraborty in New Delhi; modifying by Ed Osmond Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
Gill hundred flattens NZ, India win T20 series – Reuters
