Abhishek sinks hapless NZ as India take series 3-0: 3rd T20 (Wellington)

Abhishek Sharma thrashed a rapid century as India produced a breathtaking batting display to defeat New Zealand by six wickets in the third T20I, chasing down a target of 199 in just 13.2 overs.

Abhishek was the star of the show, smashing 113 off 38 balls in a devastating innings that overwhelmed the New Zealand attack.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi provided excellent support with 45, while Kyle Jamieson claimed two wickets for 45 runs. India’s remarkable chase secured a 3–0 series lead.

New Zealand had earlier posted an imposing 198 for 3, built around Daryl Mitchell’s unbeaten 89 and Finn Allen’s aggressive 40. Mitchell anchored the innings with a powerful unbeaten contribution, but the total proved insufficient against India’s extraordinary batting assault.

Abhishek’s explosive century ensured the visitors reached their target with 40 balls to spare, underlining India’s dominance in the series and leaving New Zealand searching for answers ahead of the fourth T20I.

India 199 for 4 in 13.2 overs (Abhishek 113, Sooryavanshi 45, Jamieson 2-45) beat New Zealand 198 for 3 (Mitchell 89*, Allen 40) by six wickets.

Oct 2026.