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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in as India Wins the Toss and Bowls in the 2nd T20 Against New Zealand – WTOP News
The 15-year-old opener replaced injured Ishan Kishan as India kept faith in its new top-order option and maintained its rotation policy.
- On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, India defeated New Zealand by six wickets in the third T20I at Wellington, successfully chasing 198 runs in 13.2 overs to clinch the five-match series with two games remaining.
- Abhishek Sharma and 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi powered the chase with a record 133-run partnership in 7.1 overs, challenging the New Zealand bowling attack and setting India on a path to victory.
- Sharma recorded a 35-ball century, his fourth in T20Is, while Daryl Mitchell anchored New Zealand's innings with an unbeaten 89; India's powerplay total of 118 runs set a new record for any full-member nation.
- India captain Shreyas Iyer praised the performance, stating, "Getting 100 in five overs, have not seen that before at the international level." This victory confirms India's dominance in the series.
- The five-match series continues Friday in Auckland, with the final match scheduled for Hamilton. New Zealand will look to improve bowling discipline to avoid further deficits as the tour concludes.
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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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