Naman Dhir takes stunning diving catch as Nitish Reddy gives massive breakthrough in NZ vs IND 2026 3rd T20I [Watch]

Team India all-rounder Naman Dhir took a stunning diving catch to give the Men in Blue a massive breakthrough in the ongoing third T20I against New Zealand. The game is being played on Tuesday, October 27, in Wellington.

On the third ball of the ninth over, Nitish Kumar Reddy bowled a full delivery, tempting Finn Allen to take him on and go down the ground. While Allen tried to go for the big hit, it was too full for him to get under. He did not get enough on the shot as Naman Dhir came running in and judged the catch to perfection. The all-rounder timed his jump well, putting in a stunning dive to complete a low catch. It was a magnificent effort to send the dangerous New Zealand opener back to the hut.

Watch the dismissal below -

Allen had started well and was looking threatening in the middle. He eventually made 40 runs off 25 balls. His quickfire knock included five sixes at a strike rate of 160. It was a massive breakthrough, ending an 86-run stand between Daryl Mitchell and Allen.

Naman Dhir has proven his abilities with the bat in this series

Naman Dhir, who recently made his India debut, has proven his worth with the bat in the New Zealand series so far. In the two T20Is, he has delivered under pressure while batting lower down the order.

In the first game, Naman Dhir slammed an unbeaten 42 off just 15 balls while batting at number seven, helping India complete a record 226-run chase. His blistering knock included five fours and two sixes at a strike rate of 280 as they chased down 226 in 19.4 overs with four wickets to spare.

India were chasing 181 in the second T20I and were under pressure once again at 70/5. Batting at seven, Dhir played a crucial knock that was important in the chase. He made 31 runs off just 17 balls with one four and three sixes at a strike rate of 182.35. Batting down the order, he is establishing himself as India's new finisher in the shorter format.

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