Colin Munro blasted a quickfire half-century to power New Zealand to a huge 212 for four in the series-deciding third T20 Intenational against India in Hamilton.

Put into bat, Munro gave New Zealand the perfect start as he smashed 72 form 40 balls, putting on 80 runs for the opening wicket with Tim Seifert, who hit a quickfire 43 from 25 balls.

There were contributions throughout from the Kiwi batsmen with Kane Williamson hitting 27 from 21 balls, Colin de Grandhomme slamming 30 from 16 balls and Daryl Mitchell contributing with a brisk 19 from 11 balls, while Ross Taylor made 14 from seven balls.

For India, Kuldeep Yadav was the standout bowler in a high-scoring contest, with excellent figures of two for 26 in four overs.

The two Pandya brothers -- Hardik and Krunal -- had an off-day with the ball as they combined conceded 98 runs from their eight overs.