India chased down New Zealand’s 199/5 to take a 3-0 series lead, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar finishing with 0/40 in four overs.
Across the first three games, Bhuvneshwar has conceded 139 runs from 12 overs, claiming just one wicket at an economy of 11.58. The third T20I saw him give away 40 runs without a dismissal, a stark contrast to his earlier swing‑filled spell in the powerplay.
On SonyLIV, former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was blunt, calling the performance a "big miss" and noting that his pace had dipped, swing was missing, and he seemed off his run‑up.
With India already in a comfortable position, the focus shifts to the 4th T20I, where the team will need to trim the gap and keep Bhuvneshwar’s form under scrutiny.