India chases 199 runs as Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shine

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Last updated Oct 27, 2026

India chases 199 runs as Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shine
Summary

In a dominant performance, India chased down New Zealand's 198 runs in the third T20I at Wellington, finishing the match in just 13.2 overs. Abhishek Sharma led the charge, scoring 113 runs off 38 balls, including a record 118-run partnership with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who contributed 45 runs from 19 deliveries. The opening stand marked the highest powerplay score in men's T20I history. With this win, India secured a 3-0 lead in the series with two matches remaining, as they now prepare for the next game on October 30 at Eden Park.

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  • •India chased 199 runs in 13.2 overs to claim the series.
  • •Abhishek Sharma scored 113 runs off 38 balls.
  • •Sharma and Sooryavanshi set a record 118-run partnership.
  • •New Zealand scored 198 runs, led by Daryl Mitchell's 89.
  • •India will face New Zealand again at Eden Park on October 30.
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  • 1:08 PMYahoo Sports — ‘This combo feels so illegal’: Cricket fans react as Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blitz NZ in 199-run chase
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Cricket fans went crazy after Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smoked New Zealand in the 3rd T20I at Wellington, chasing 199 in just 13.2 overs.

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