India secured a commanding six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the third T20 International at Wellington on October 27, 2026.
Chasing 199, India reached 199/4 in just 13.2 overs to take an unassailable 3–0 lead in the five-match series.
Abhishek Sharma Hits 35-Ball Century
Abhishek Sharma produced an exceptional batting performance, scoring 113 from 38 deliveries with 11 sixes and nine fours.
The left-handed opener reached his century in just 35 balls.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi contributed 45 from 19 deliveries as the opening pair added 133 runs.
India also established a new men’s T20I powerplay record, reaching 118/0 after six overs.
Earlier, New Zealand posted 198/3, with Daryl Mitchell scoring an unbeaten 89.
However, India’s explosive start put the visitors firmly in control.
The victory sealed the T20I series with two matches remaining.
