IND vs NZ 3rd ODI LIVE: Virat Kohli Slams Record Ton, India Need 61 Runs in 36 Balls.

The run chase didn't start the way Indian fans had hoped. The top order, including Captain Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul, crumbled under pressure, leaving India staring at a humiliating defeat.

However, the game turned when Nitish Reddy joined Kohli. The duo stitched together a crucial 88-run partnership to stabilize the innings. Reddy played a mature hand of 53 runs before falling, but he set the platform for a late assault.

Now, all eyes are on Virat Kohli and Harshit Rana. Kohli is currently batting like a dream, having just notched up his 85th International Century (and 54th in ODIs). Meanwhile, Harshit Rana is proving he's not just a bowler; he is fighting tooth and nail, batting on a gritty 52.

New Zealand's Power-Packed Innings

Earlier in the day, New Zealand put up a formidable total of 337. The architects of this massive score were Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips.

• Daryl Mitchell was in sublime form, smashing his second consecutive century of the series with a knock of 137 off 131 balls.
• Glenn Phillips provided the fireworks, scoring a rapid 106 off 88 balls.

For India, the bowling honors were shared by Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana, who claimed three wickets each, though they couldn't stop the Kiwis from posting a daunting target.

The Final Equation

It all comes down to the last 6 overs. With 61 runs needed off 36 balls, the pressure is immense. Can Kohli's experience and Rana's fearlessness take India home in this high-voltage series decider?