India's 3-0 lead evaporates as New Zealand clinch 87-run win

In the final T20 of the series, <b>India</b> lost a <b>3-0</b> advantage as <b>New Zealand</b> smashed 259/7 to hand the hosts an 87‑run victory. Bowling first proved a costly gamble; the Indian management’s complacency let the Kiwis’ record‑breaking partnership of Glenn Phillips and Michael Bracewell flourish, exposing a glaring lack of adaptability. The defeat dashes India's clean‑sweep hopes and fuels a firestorm among fans demanding strategic overhaul.