Due to rain disruptions at McLean Park, the final T20I between India and New Zealand ended in a tie according to DLS calculations. Consequently, India won the three-match series 1-0. While pursuing a target of 161, India found themselves in a tight spot at 75/4 after 9 overs just before the rain stopped play in Napier, resulting in a par score for both sides.
The Third and final T20I between India and New Zealand, which was hampered by rain, ended in a tie on the DLS method at McLean Park. With this, Men in Blue clinched the three-match series 1-0 against the Black Caps. Chasing a par total of 161, India was in a difficult situation at 75/4 after 9 overs when rain interrupted and stopped the play in Napier. As per DLS, both the teams were at par score.
New Zealand began their batting effort with a setback, losing Finn Allen for a mere 3 runs in the second over. Devon Conway and Mark Chapman (standing in for Kane Williamson) managed to stabilize the innings before Mohammed Siraj broke the partnership by dismissing Chapman for 12. A key turning point was the 86-run third-wicket partnership between Conway and Glenn Phillips, which helped the hosts recover.
Both Phillips and Conway played elegantly, each scoring a half-century. The momentum shifted when Siraj dismissed Phillips for 54, followed by Arshdeep Singh removing Conway for 59. This triggered a collapse for the Black Caps. Thanks to dominant spells from Siraj and Arshdeep, who took four wickets each, New Zealand were bundled out for 160.
India's reply started shakily, losing three wickets during the powerplay. Ishan Kishan was dismissed for 10, and Tim Southee tore through the middle, taking two wickets in a single over—removing Rishabh Pant for 11 and Shreyas Iyer for a duck. Suryakumar Yadav also fell cheaply for 13. Captain Hardik Pandya provided a steadying hand with an unbeaten 30, while Deepak Hooda finished not out on 9.