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IND vs NZ 3rd T20I Highlights: In the third T20 match held on October 27 at the Henry Stadium in Wellington, India crushed New Zealand by 6 wickets. Chasing a massive target of 199 runs, India reached the goal in just 13.2 overs, securing an unassailable 3-0 lead in the 5-match series.
Quick Match Summary
- Match Result: India won by 6 wickets (199/4 in 13.2 overs)
- New Zealand Innings: 198/3 (20 overs)
- Series Status: India leads 3-0 (5-match series)
- Next Match: October 30, Auckland (Eden Park)
India vs New Zealand Match Highlights
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- Abhishek Sharma’s 4th Century: 113 runs off 38 balls (11 sixes, 9 fours; SR: 297.37)
- Powerplay World Record: India scored 118 runs in the powerplay without losing a wicket (the highest score among Full Member nations).
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Explosive Cameo: 45 runs off 19 balls
- Daryl Mitchell’s Brilliant Innings: 89* runs off 52 balls (5 fours, 5 sixes)
Also Read: IND vs NZ: India Records Highest T20I Powerplay Score with 118 Runs
India’s Chase & Powerplay World Record
Chasing a target of 199 runs, the Indian openers launched an all-out assault on the Kiwi bowlers right from the start.
India set a world record by scoring 118 runs in the powerplay (6 overs).| Indian Batter | Runs (Balls) |
|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | 113 (38) |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 45 (19) |
New Zealand Innings & Daryl Mitchell's Counter-Attack
After losing the toss and being sent in to bat, the Kiwi team found themselves in trouble at 6/1 after 1.2 overs. Following this, Finn Allen and Daryl Mitchell took charge, guiding the team to a strong total of 198/3.
| Kiwi Batter / Indian Bowler | Performance / Statistics |
|---|---|
| Daryl Mitchell | 89* (52 balls, 5 fours, 5 sixes) |
| Finn Allen | 40 (25 balls) |
| Arshdeep Singh | 1/33 (India's best bowler) |
Also Read: Most T20I Centuries for India: Abhishek Sharma Equals Surya Record
