Mitchell Santner and Daryl Mitchell claimed two wickets each as New Zealand defeated India by four runs in the third T20 International in Hamilton to clinch the three-match T20I series 1-1 on Sunday. Scott Kuggeleijn and Blair Tickner chipped in with a wicket each as the home team restricted India to India to 208/6 in the chase of 213 runs. Vijay Shankar top-scored for India with 43 runs. Earlier, New Zealand exploited batting friendly conditions at a small ground and posted an imposing 212 for four in the series-decider. Opener Colin Munro produced a 40-ball 72 and shared a 80-run stand with fellow opener Tim Seifirt (43) to lay foundation for a big score after India captain Rohit Sharma elected to bowl. Runs came thick and fast as skipper Kane Williamson contributed 27 and Colin de Grandhomme produced a crucial 30-run cameo off 16-balls. Krunal Pandya proved to be the most expensive bowler of the lot as he bled 54 runs in his four-over quota. The left-arm spinner was guilty of bowling full length deliveries, which were easier to attack.
