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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in as India Wins the Toss and Bowls in the 2nd T20 Against New Zealand – WTOP News
India added 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as Ishan Kishan was ruled out injured, and Shreyas Iyer said the teenager will get chances.
- On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, in Wellington, India defeated New Zealand by six wickets, securing an unassailable 3-0 series lead by chasing 199 in just 13.2 overs.
- Opener Abhishek Sharma and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ignited the chase with a destructive 133-run opening partnership in just 7.1 overs, dismantling New Zealand's bowling attack.
- Sharma blasted a 35-ball century, finishing with 113 off 38 deliveries including 11 sixes and nine fours, establishing India's highest T20I run chase.
- Earlier, New Zealand posted 198, anchored by Daryl Mitchell's unbeaten 89 off 52 balls, though the hosts' bowling unit conceded over 10 runs per over.
- With the series decided, the teams move to Auckland for the fourth T20I on Friday, where New Zealand seeks to address their uncharacteristically poor bowling discipline.
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Abishek Sharma has blasted an extraordinary 113 from 38 balls as India took only 13.2 overs to chase down a target of 198-3 and beat New Zealand by six wickets in the third Twenty20 in Wellington. In one of the…
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