India Vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I: Riding On Shubman Gill's Blistering Century, India Thrash Kiwis By 168 Runs To Win Series 2-1 - In Pics

Shubman Gill smashed a whirlwind unbeaten maiden century in the shortest format as India thrashed New Zealand by 168 runs, their biggest ever win in terms of runs, in the third and final T20 International to claim the series 2-1. This was India's highest margin of victory with the previous record being a 143-run win over Ireland in Dublin in 2018. Shubman Gill continued his fine form and showcased his array of shots, hitting the New Zealand bowlers to all parts of the Narendra Modi Stadium to score 126 not out off just 63 balls balls with the help of 12 fours and seven sixes. Riding on Gill's brilliance, India posted 234 for 4 after electing to bat. The Kiwi batters never got going in the huge chase as Indian bowlers performed in unison to bowl out the visitors for a mere 66 in 12.1 overs, the third lowest score for the Kiwis in this format.

Updated: 02 Feb 2023 8:55 am

India Vs New Zealand 3rd T20I | Photo: AP/Ajit Solanki

Indian players celebrate with the winners trophy after their win in the third T20 cricket match against New Zealand in Ahmedabad. India won the series 2-1.

India's captain Hardik Pandya celebrate with the winners trophy after winning the third T20 cricket match against New Zealand in Ahmedabad. India won the series 2-1.

India's captain Hardik Pandya, center, waves as he along with his teammates acknowledges the crowd after winning the third T20 international cricket match between India and New Zealand in Ahmedabad.

India's captain Hardik Pandya bowls a delivery during the third T20 international cricket match between India and New Zealand in Ahmedabad.

New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell plays a shot during the third T20 international cricket match between India and New Zealand in Ahmedabad.

India's players celebrate dismissal of New Zealand's Ish Sodhi during the third T20 international cricket match between India and New Zealand in Ahmedabad.

India's Arshdeep Singh, centre, celebrates dismissal of New Zealand's Mark Chapman with his teammates during the third T20 international cricket match between India and New Zealand in Ahmedabad.

India's captain Hardik Pandya, right, celebrate wicket of New Zealand's Glenn Phillips Deepak Hooda during the third T20 international cricket match between India and New Zealand in Ahmedabad.

India's Arshdeep Singh celebrates wicket of New Zealand's Devon Conway during the third T20 international cricket match between India and New Zealand in Ahmedabad.

India's Shubhman Gill celebrate scoring a century during the third T20 international cricket match between India and New Zealand in Ahmedabad.

India's Shubhman Gill elebrates scoring a century during the third T20 international cricket match between India and New Zealand in Ahmedabad.

New Zealand's players celebrate the dismissal of India's Suryakumar Yadav during the third T20 international cricket match between India and New Zealand in Ahmedabad.

India's Suryakumar Yadav plays a shot during the third T20 international cricket match between India and New Zealand in Ahmedabad.

India's Shubhman Gill raises his bat to celebrate scoring a half century during the third T20 international cricket match between India and New Zealand in Ahmedabad.