Fans go berserk as Abhishek Sharma’s record-breaking century powers India to series-clinching win over New Zealand in 3rd T20I

India produced a clinical chase to defeat New Zealand by six wickets in the third T20I at Wellington on October 27, sealing the series. Chasing 199, India anchored by a record-breaking century from Abhishek Sharma and supported by the notable contribution from 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, chased down the target with composure. Sharma's innings provided the backbone of the reply, converting early starts into a defining score that set up the finish. Suryavanshi, stepping into the spotlight at a tender age, added a timely knock that helped maintain a brisk run rate and kept the chase on track. The partnership, along with contributions from other batsmen, ensured India did not let the required rate spike and completed the chase with several overs to spare. Earlier in the innings, India’s bowlers had restricted New Zealand to a competitive total, applying pressure in the middle overs to keep the hosts in check. The win gives India the series in a three-match setup and showcased depth in batting and calm under pressure, hinting at more competitive outings to come on foreign soil.