Abhishek's 35-ball century seals India T20 series win
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 11:50 · Archive
Abhishek Sharma scored a 35-ball century as India beat New Zealand by six wickets in Wellington to clinch the five-match T20 series.
Abhishek Sharma blasted a 35-ball century as India demolished New Zealand by six wickets in the third T20I in Wellington to seal the five-match series with two games to spare. The opener scored 113 off 38 balls, helping India chase down 199 for victory in 13.2 overs.
Sharma combined with 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to score a record 118 runs in the powerplay, beating the previous mark of 116 set by Romania against Serbia in 2021. Sooryavanshi was caught at long-on for 45 trying to slog Matthew Fisher over his head. Sharma reached his century when he smashed Kyle Jamieson to the fine leg fence. He was dismissed shortly after, caught near deep midwicket by Glenn Phillips off Jamieson's bowling.
New Zealand, batting first after losing the toss, made 198 with number three Daryl Mitchell scoring an unbeaten 89. The fourth match of the series takes place in Auckland on Friday.
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- Abhishek ton flattens NZ as India seal T20 seriesAbhishek Sharma's 35-ball century helped India beat New Zealand in the third T20I in Wellington to seal the five-match series with two games to spare.Perth Now · 27 Oct, 11:15
- Abhishek ton flattens NZ as India seal T20 seriesAbhishek Sharma's 35-ball century helped India beat New Zealand in the third T20I in Wellington to seal the five-match series with two games to spare.The West Australian · 27 Oct, 11:15
In this story: Abhishek Sharma · Vaibhav Sooryavanshi · India · New Zealand · Wellington · Daryl Mitchell
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