India beat New Zealand 153 for 9 by eight wickets, securing an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match T20 series. Chasing 154 to win, India finished the game in just 10 overs - the fastest time any top cricket team has ever chased a score of 150 or more. This dominant performance marks another dominant display as India continues their winning streak ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 title defense.
Abhishek Sharma registered India's second-quickest half-century in just 14 balls, delivering a masterclass in aggressive batting. Abhishek smashed 68 runs from only 20 balls, while Suryakumar Yadav continued his comeback to form with an unbeaten 57 off 26 balls. The pair's explosive partnership left New Zealand's bowling attack with no answers. These two kicked off the chase so well after India lost Samson for golden duck, setting the tone for a complete thrashing.
Jasprit Bumrah and Ravi Bishnoi, the two bowlers brought in for this match, took five wickets between them for 35 runs. New Zealand were kept to 153/9 in the 20 overs as they bowled well, using variations at times. With a 3-0 series win with two matches to go, on the back of two players who are not in India's first-choice XI right now, India showed how emphatic they can be as they get ready to defend their world title at home.