India Sets T20I PowerPlay Record With 118 Runs vs New Zealand

India set a new world record for the highest PowerPlay score by a Full Member nation in T20I cricket, scoring 118 runs without losing a wicket in the first six overs against New Zealand in Wellington on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

Match Context and Run Chase

• Competition and Format: T20 International (T20I) cricket match.
• Teams: India versus New Zealand.
• Venue: Wellington, New Zealand.
• Match Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
• Target: Chasing a target of 199 runs.

During the 199-run chase, openers Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi combined for a 133-run partnership off just 44 balls. Abhishek scored a 15-ball 50, while Sooryavanshi contributed a 19-ball 45 before getting out. The explosive start propelled India past its previous highest T20I PowerPlay score of 100, which was previously recorded against Afghanistan in New Delhi.

Full Member PowerPlay Records

• India vs New Zealand: 118/0 (Wellington, 2026)
• Australia vs Scotland: 113/1 (Edinburgh, 2024)
• Zimbabwe vs Gambia: 103/1 (Nairobi, 2024)
• South Africa vs West Indies: 102/0 (Centurion, 2023)
• England vs South Africa: 100/0 (Old Trafford, 2025)
• India vs Afghanistan: 100/0 (Delhi, 2026)

Verification and Practical Implications

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