Abhishek Sharma’s 35‑Ball Century Seals India’s 3‑0 T20I Series Win Over New Zealand

Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 113 off 38 balls, including a 15‑ball half‑century, powered India to a 6‑run, 13.2‑over victory in the third T20I at Wellington.

Match Summary

• Venue: Westpac Trust Stadium, Wellington
• Result: India 199/3 (20 overs) – New Zealand 198/3 (20 overs)
• Series: India clinched the series 3‑0, completing a hat‑trick of T20I series wins on New Zealand soil.

Key Performances

• Abhishek Sharma (IND): 113 (38) – 11 fours, 9 sixes, 35‑ball century
• Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (IND): 45 (18) – 4 fours, 1 six
• Glenn Phillips (NZ): 17 (4) – dismissed Abhishek
• Arshdeep Singh (IND): 1/33 (4)

Notable Records

• India’s fastest team 100 in five overs
• Highest ever PowerPlay score of 118
• India’s opening stand of 133 in seven overs

Practical Implications

India’s dominant performance strengthens their T20I rankings and boosts confidence ahead of upcoming international fixtures. New Zealand will likely review bowling strategies and field placements.

How to Verify

• Check the official ICC match report and scorecard.
• Watch the full match on the ICC or Sportstar streaming platform.
• Follow India’s and New Zealand’s cricket boards for post‑match analysis.

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India clinches 3‑0 T20I series win over New Zealand with Abhishek Sharma’s 35‑ball century.

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