Abhishek Sharma smashed 113 runs to help India defeat New Zealand by six wickets. This win secured the T20 series for India.
India secured a victory against New Zealand in the third T20 match on Tuesday. Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi powered the team to a six-wicket win.
The team successfully chased down the target of 198 runs. They achieved this feat in only 13.2 overs.
Also, the opening duo built a massive 133-run partnership. They dominated the New Zealand bowlers throughout their short time at the crease.
Next, Abhishek Sharma played a brilliant knock of 113 runs. He faced only 38 balls and hit 11 sixes during his innings.
Meanwhile, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi supported him with 45 runs. He hit four fours and four sixes during his 19-ball performance.
After that, India reached a score of 178-2 after ten overs. The aggressive batting style left the opposition with few options.
However, New Zealand performed well earlier in the game. Daryl Mitchell scored 89 runs from 52 balls to help his team reach 198.
Still, India remained focused on their goal. Captain Shreyas Iyer praised the openers for their exceptional performance under pressure.
As a result, India won the five-match series with two games remaining. The team previously won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Finally, both sides will meet again for the fourth match. The next game takes place this Friday at Eden Park in Auckland.