India defeated New Zealand by six wickets in the third T20I on Tuesday, securing an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series after a sensational batting display led by Abhishek Sharma.
Chasing 199, India reached the target in just 13.2 overs, with 40 balls remaining. Abhishek smashed 113 runs off 38 deliveries, including nine fours and 11 sixes, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi contributed 45 off just 19 balls.
The duo added 133 runs for the opening wicket in only 7.1 overs, putting India firmly in control.
Earlier, New Zealand posted 198 for three in their 20 overs after being asked to bat first. Daryl Mitchell top-scored with an unbeaten 89 off 52 balls, while Finn Allen scored 40 and Bevon Jacobs remained not out on 39.
Abhishek reached his century in just 35 balls before Kyle Jamieson dismissed him for 113. Jamieson finished with two wickets for 45 runs.
Despite losing a few wickets towards the end, India completed the chase comfortably, with Naman Dhir hitting a boundary off his first delivery to seal the victory and confirm India’s series triumph.
