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India Records Highest T20I Powerplay Score with 118 Runs: In the shortest format of cricket, Team India has set a historic record against New Zealand in the third T20I a feat that will be incredibly difficult for any other team to surpass. After losing the toss and being asked to bowl first, India faced a target of 199 runs set by New Zealand. In response, the Indian opening pair Abhishek Sharma and young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi unleashed such a brutal assault from the very first ball that the Kiwi bowlers were left pleading for mercy. Together, they hammered a record-breaking 118/0 in the 6-over powerplay.
New World Record in Powerplay: India Scores 118 Runs
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In this match against New Zealand, Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set the highest powerplay score in T20I history. India amassed 118 runs in the opening 6 overs without losing a single wicket. Previously, the record for the highest powerplay score in T20Is was held by Australia, who scored 113/1 against Scotland in 2024. However, the explosive batting display by the Indian openers shattered the Australians' record and established a new world record.
Over-by-Over Powerplay Breakdown: How the Carnage Unfolded
The Indian openers adopted an aggressive approach from the very first ball of the match, raining down fours and sixes in every over.
The over-by-over scorecard for the powerplay looked like this:
- 1st Over: 26 runs
- 2nd Over: 17 runs
- 3rd Over: 21 runs
- 4th Over: 20 runs
- 5th Over: 16 runs
- 6th Over: 20 runs
These figures clearly show that no New Zealand bowler whether it was Matt Henry or Lockie Ferguson, could escape the onslaught from the Indian batters, with an average of over 19 runs scored in every over of the powerplay.
Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Destroy Kiwi Bowling Attack
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During this historic powerplay, the duo of Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi played aggressive shots all around the ground. Abhishek Sharma brought up a blistering half-century in just 18 balls within the powerplay itself, while the 14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also took on the Kiwi pace attack fearlessly, dismantling their bowling. By the end of the powerplay, Abhishek Sharma remained unbeaten on 74 (off 21 balls), and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was unbeaten on 38 (off 15 balls). Thanks to this explosive batting, India effectively turned the chase for a massive 200-run target into a one-sided affair within the powerplay alone.
Conclusion
This powerplay masterclass by Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi highlights a new, aggressive avatar of Indian T20 cricket. Scoring 118 runs in 6 overs without losing a single wicket and breaking an all-time T20I record was nothing short of a nightmare for the Kiwi side.
This match has proven that when this young opening pair is in the mood, no bowling attack in the world can stand up to them.Also Read: Most T20I Centuries for India: Abhishek Sharma Equals Surya Record
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