IND vs NZ: Shubman Gill silenced critics as he plundered his maiden century in T20Is, powering India to 234/4 against New Zealand in the decider 3rd T20I. 

Opening the innings, Ishan Kishan was dismissed in the 2nd over against Michael Bracewell after scoring just one run. However, Rahul Tripathi got together with Shubman Gill and these two etched a partnership of 80 runs in 42 balls for the 2nd wicket. Tripathi was dismissed in the 9th over against Ish Sodhi after scoring 44 runs off just 22 balls (4x4,6x3).

However, Gill continued on the end as he completed his maiden T20I ton off just 54 balls. The 23-year-old ended with an individual score of 126* runs in 63 balls, laced with 12 fours & 7 sixes. This is the highest individual score for any Indian batter T20Is. 

Suryakumar Yadav contributed with 24 runs off 13 balls while captain Hardik Pandya smacked 30 runs off 17 balls, and was dismissed in the 20th over as India achieved the highest-ever total for an IND vs NZ T20I match. 

For New Zealand, Michael Bracewell, Blair Tickner, Ish Sodhi and Daryl Mitchell managed 1 wicket each to their name. 

Earlier, India captain Hardik Pandya won the toss & opted to bat first against New Zealand in the 3rd T20I. This match is being played at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

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