Abhishek powers Indian win over Kiwis: 3rd T20 (Guwahati)

India produced a breathtaking performance in the 3rd T20I against New Zealand on January 25, 2026 in Guwahati, chasing down a target of 154 in just 10 overs to win by 8 wickets and take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.

New Zealand were restricted to 153/9, but India’s batting was explosive — Abhishek Sharma smashed a 14-ball half-century and Suryakumar Yadav also scored quickly as the visitors completed the run chase with 60 balls to spare, showcasing complete dominance in both batting and bowling.

With this emphatic victory India not only sealed the match but also maintained their strong T20 form ahead of the upcoming global events.

India 155 for 2 (Abhishek 68*, Suryakumar 57*, Kishan 28, Henry 1-28) beat New Zealand 153 for 9 (Phillips 48, Bumrah 3-17, Bishnoi 2-18, Pandya 2-23) by eight wickets. Jan 2026.