Abhishek Sharma hits ton as India beat New Zealand by 6 wickets in 3rd T20

The opening pair put on 133-run partnership as India chased down 199 to wrap up the five-match T20I series.Published On 27 Oct 202627 Oct 2026An aggressive partnership between Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi propelled India to a six-wicket win and a series victory over New Zealand in Wellington.India sewed up the five-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series on Tuesday with two games to spare, chasing down New Zealand’s total of 198 in just 13.2 overs, with Abhishek blasting 113 and Sooryavanshi 45.The opening pair’s 133-run partnership in just 7.1 overs obliterated the New Zealand bowling attack with one of the most destructive partnerships in T20I history.Jacob Duffy’s first over went for 26 runs, and the openers never let up.Abhishek hit nine fours and 11 sixes in his 38-ball knock, receiving a standing ovation when he eventually fell to the bowling of Kyle Jamieson.By that stage, India had reached 178-2 in just 10 overs.Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shared a stunning opening partnership [Marty Melville/AFP]“The key was pretty simple: Vaibhav and I enjoyed our time,” Abhishek said of their partnership.“When we were fielding, we saw there was some extra boun...