Tuesday 27 October 2026 11:31, UK Image: Abhishek Sharma guided India to a six-wicket victory over New Zealand on Tuesday Sharma, who scored the fastest T20I century against a Test-playing nation with a 30-ball ton against Afghanistan last month, was on track to surpass that feat but narrowly fell short as he brought up 113 runs off 38 deliveries. India were set a target of 199 runs to win the third T20I and chased it down in 13.2 overs, with Sharma and 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi combining to hit the fastest team 50 in the white-ball format in just 2.2 overs. Scorecard: India vs Sri Lanka, third T20I, WellingtonGet the latest Sky Sports deals or stream with no contractListen to latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket PodcastAfter Daryl Mitchell top-scored for the hosts with an unbeaten 89, Sharma and Sooryavanshi put on a stand of 133 off 44 deliveries, before the latter was caught out by the Kiwi batter at long on off a Matthew Fisher delivery.Sharma followed two overs later, hitting Kyle Jamieson up to Glenn Phillips, who was waiting at deep mid-wicket. The result sees India seal back-to-back T20I series victories against New Zealand, following their 4-1 win on home soil in January.More to follow…
Sensational Sharma guides India to series victory over New Zealand
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