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India’s openers set a record powerplay before Abhishek Sharma’s 113 off 38 balls sealed the series with 40 balls to spare.
- On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, India defeated New Zealand by six wickets in the third T20I at Wellington, securing an unassailable 3-0 series lead after Abhishek Sharma scored 113 off 38 balls.
- Chasing a target of 199, India's openers Abhishek and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi plundered 133 runs in 7.1 overs, setting the foundation for the successful chase.
- India's powerplay total reached 118 runs for no loss, a T20I record, while Abhishek Sharma's 35-ball century marked his 11th in the format, surpassing Virat Kohli for the most centuries among Indian players.
- Former India batter Yuvraj Singh teased Abhishek on social media, joking "You still can't get 50 off 12" while praising the rapid 113-run performance as a "Great innings."
- The tour continues Friday at Auckland's Eden Park for the fourth T20I, where New Zealand must improve bowling discipline after Lockie Ferguson returns to the squad.
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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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