India Dominates New Zealand in Third T20I, Secures Series Victory
India showcased a dominant performance against New Zealand in the third T20I, securing an eight-wicket win and taking an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. The match, held in Guwahati, saw Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav delivering strong performances with the bat.
Bowlers Shine for India
Opting to field first, India’s bowlers put up a disciplined show, with Jasprit Bumrah leading the pack with figures of 3/17. Hardik Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, and Harshit Rana also contributed with crucial wickets, restricting New Zealand to 153-8.
Abhishek and Suryakumar Lead India’s Chase
Chasing the target, India cruised to victory in just 10 overs, with Abhishek Sharma smashing a quickfire 68 off 20 balls and skipper Suryakumar Yadav adding 57 runs off 26 balls to the scoreboard.
Contributions from New Zealand
For New Zealand, Glenn Phillips top-scored with 48 runs, supported by Mark Chapman and Mitchell Santner with valuable contributions. However, it was not enough to challenge India’s strong batting display.
Series Victory for India
With this win, India has now won the first three T20Is against New Zealand, showcasing their dominance in the series.
Brief Scores
- New Zealand: 153 for 9 in 20 overs (Glenn Phillips 48; Jasprit Bumrah 3/17)
- India: 155 for 2 in 10 overs (Abhishek Sharma 68, Suryakumar Yadav 57; Matt Henry 2/28)
