IND vs NZ 3rd T20I: Abhishek Sharma 113 Wins It for India
India beat New Zealand by 6 wickets in the 3rd T20I. Abhishek Sharma hit 113 off 38 balls. Read the full scorecard summary, series recap and next match dates.
India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I: Abhishek Sharma’s 113 Takes India to a 3-0 Series Lead
Key Takeaways & Executive Summary
- India beat New Zealand by 6 wickets in the 3rd T20I and lead the five-match series 3-0.
- New Zealand scored 198/3 in 20 overs after India chose to bowl first.
- Daryl Mitchell top-scored for New Zealand with 89 off 52 balls (5 fours, 5 sixes).
- Abhishek Sharma smashed 113 off 38 balls (9 fours, 11 sixes), reaching his century in just 35 balls.
India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I: Abhishek Sharma’s 113 Takes India to a 3-0 Series Lead
India beat New Zealand by 6 wickets in the third T20I, chasing 199 in just 13.2 overs. Abhishek Sharma’s brilliant 113 off 38 balls set up the win, and India now lead the five-match series 3-0.
Match Summary Toss: India won and chose to bowl first. New Zealand: 198/3 in 20 overs India: 199/4 in 13.2 overs Result: India won by 6 wickets New Zealand Set a Strong Target
After losing the toss, New Zealand batted well and put up a challenging total of 198/3.
Daryl Mitchell was the star of the innings. He scored 89 runs off 52 balls, hitting 5 fours and 5 sixes. He kept the scoreboard moving and gave the innings a strong finish.
The openers also played their part:
Finn Allen scored 40 runs. Bevon Jacobs added 39 runs.
Their solid start gave Mitchell a strong base to build on. New Zealand batted all 20 overs, and the total looked tough on paper.
Abhishek Sharma Wins the Game for India
India’s openers had other plans. Abhishek Sharma played one of the most explosive T20 innings in recent times, scoring 113 runs off just 38 balls with 9 fours and 11 sixes.
His century came in only 35 balls. Of his 113 runs, 102 came from boundaries alone, which shows how quickly he scored.
Young Vaibhav Suryavanshi gave him fine support at the other end, scoring 45 runs off 19 balls. Together they took the game away from New Zealand early in the chase.
India reached 199 in just 13.2 overs, with more than six overs to spare.
Abhishek’s innings is also reported to have broken Virat Kohli’s record for the most career T20 centuries. Please confirm this with an official source before publishing.
How the Series Has Gone So Far
India have won every match in this series.
1st T20I (22 October 2026): New Zealand scored 225/4, but India chased it down with 230/6 and won by 4 wickets.
2nd T20I: New Zealand made 180/5. India reached 181/6 and again won by 4 wickets.
3rd T20I: India won by 6 wickets with a dominant chase.
The first two matches were close and tense, and India held their nerve both times. The third was a complete team performance, and the win came with plenty of overs to spare.
Upcoming Matches
Two matches remain in the series:
Match Date Venue 4th T20I Friday, 30 October Eden Park, Auckland 5th T20I Sunday, 1 November Seddon Park, Hamilton
India will try to complete a 5-0 sweep, while New Zealand will look to bounce back and win at least one game. Eden Park is known for its short boundaries, so another high-scoring contest is possible.
Final Thoughts
New Zealand did well to post nearly 200, and Mitchell’s 89 deserves credit. But Abhishek Sharma’s fearless century showed how quickly a T20 game can change. With Vaibhav Suryavanshi also playing a strong supporting role, India’s young batting line-up looks confident and dangerous.
Stay tuned for our match reports on the 4th and 5th T20Is.
Lab Pros & Cons Verdict
The Good / Advantages
- Explosive opening partnership that ended the chase early
- Abhishek Sharma’s record-pace century
- Strong support from young batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- Three wins in three matches, including two tight chases
- Solid total of 198/3 on a good batting pitch
- Daryl Mitchell’s 89 showed class and consistency
The Bad / Drawbacks
- The bowlers gave away 198 runs, with Daryl Mitchell scoring freely at the end
- India could not take early wickets to stop New Zealand’s openers (40 and 39)
- The bowling attack could not defend a near-200 total
- No early wickets to put India under pressure
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 3rd T20I between India and New Zealand?
India won by 6 wickets, chasing 199 in 13.2 overs.
Who was the Player of the Match?
Abhishek Sharma had the standout performance with 113 off 38 balls. Check the official scorecard to confirm the Player of the Match award.
How many runs did Abhishek Sharma score, and how fast was his century?
He scored 113 runs off 38 balls, with 9 fours and 11 sixes. His century came in just 35 balls.
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