Wellington, Oct. 27 -- Daryl Mitchell struck a blistering unbeaten 89 while Bevon Jacobs smashed an unbeaten 39 as New Zealand posted 198 for three against India in the third T20 International at Hnry Stadium here on Tuesday.
Asked to bat after India won the toss and elected to bowl, New Zealand overcame an early setback to put up a formidable total, with Mitchell anchoring the innings and Jacobs providing a late burst.
Mitchell struck five fours and five sixes in his 52-ball knock at a strike rate of 171.15. He brought up his half-century in the 11th over and continued to attack the Indian bowlers, finding boundaries at crucial stages to keep the scoring rate high.
Jacobs complemented Mitchell with an unbeaten 39 off 23 balls, hitting f...