Abhishek Sharma Slams 113 Off 38 Balls Against New Zealand in Third T20I

On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, India completed their comprehensive victory over New Zealand in the third T20 international, taking an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. The match was completed, with India winning by six wickets. To verify this announcement, refer to the original Sportstar article at https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/abhishek-sharma-113-38-balls-ind-vs-nz-3rd-t20i/article71630741.ece

Match Result and Series Stand

• India won the match by six wickets, taking a 3-0 lead in the five-match series.

Sharma's Century and PowerPlay Record

• Smashed 113 off 38 balls, hitting nine fours and 11 sixes, for his fourth T20I century.
• Reached the milestone with a top-edged four off Kyle Jamieson.
• Celebrated by hitting a six and a four on the next two balls before getting caught off the last ball of the 10th over.
• Century brings career tally to 2,236 runs at a strike rate of nearly 200.
• India scored 118 runs in the first six overs without losing a wicket, setting a new PowerPlay record among Full Member nations.

Opening Partnership

• Earlier stitched together a sensational 133-run opening stand with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, tearing New Zealand’s bowling attack to shreds.