Abhishek Sharma ton guides India to crushing T20 series win

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 11:57 · Archive

Abhishek Sharma scored 113 as India chased down New Zealand's 198 in 13.2 overs to win the T20 series.

Abhishek Sharma scored 113 from 38 balls, including nine fours and 11 sixes, as India chased down New Zealand's total of 198 in just 13.2 overs to win the third T20 match in Wellington. The opening pair of Sharma and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi put on a 133-run partnership in 7.1 overs, with their powerplay score of 118 setting a new record for international T20s. Sooryavanshi contributed 45 from 19 balls.

New Zealand's 198 was built on Daryl Mitchell's 89 from 52 balls and Finn Allen's 40 from 25 deliveries. However, the total proved insufficient as India's openers dominated the bowling attack. Jacob Duffy conceded 26 runs in his first over, setting the tone for a one-sided chase.

Abhishek fell to Kyle Jamieson after India had reached 178-2 in ten overs. India captain Shreyas Iyer said of the partnership: 'Getting 100 in five overs – I have not seen that before at the international level. Credit where it is due, the way they played was exceptional.' The victory gives India an unassailable 3-0 lead with two matches remaining in the five-match series.

How it is being reported

• Abhishek hits 35-ball ton as India hammer New ZealandAbhishek Sharma's 113 from 38 balls helps India chase a target of 199 in just 13.2 overs against New Zealand.BBC News · 27 Oct, 11:26
• Abhishek Sharma hits ton as India beat New Zealand by 6 wickets in 3rd T20The opening pair put on 133-run partnership as India chased down 199 to wrap up the five-match T20 series.Al Jazeera · 27 Oct, 11:02
• Sensational Sharma guides India to series victory over New ZealandAbhishek Sharma smashed a 35-ball hundred to guide India to a six-wicket victory over New Zealand in Wellington on Tuesday, as Shreyas Iyer's side claimed an emphatic T20I series victory with two matches to spare.Sky Sports · 27 Oct, 09:50

In this story: Abhishek Sharma · Vaibhav Sooryavanshi · India · New Zealand · Wellington · Daryl Mitchell · Shreyas Iyer · Kyle Jamieson

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