India post 179/5 against New Zealand in T20 clash
Hamilton/IBNS: Riding on opener Rohit Sharma's balanced knock of 65 runs, India posted 179 runs for the loss of five wickets against New Zealand in the third T20 match against New Zealand here on Wednesday.
Sharma and KL Rahul (27) added 89 runs in the first wicket partnership to give India a strong start at the top of the innings.
Virat Kohli contributed 38 runs with his willow.
Bennett picked three wickets for New Zealand which prevented India to some extent from posting more runs.
India are 2-0 up in the series.
New Zealand earlier won the toss and opted to field first.
A victory on Wednesday will ensure India clinch the series.
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