India's T20I Century Chase Secures Series Lead

WicketPulse · 2026-10-27 · Original automated news brief

India's openers delivered a historic powerplay display, accumulating 118 runs in six overs to chase 199 against New Zealand. Abhishek Sharma's 113 included 13 sixes, marking his fourth T20I hundred. The innings was the second-fastest to reach a 190-run target or higher, with 40 deliveries remaining.

New Zealand had posted 198/3 in their 20 overs, leaving India with a manageable target. The visitors' response left little room for the hosts, securing an unassailable 3-0 series lead. Sharma's performance highlighted his dominance, with his innings featuring the most sixes by an Indian batter in a T20I innings.

Based on verified source reporting. Source: ICC ↗ · Source published 2026-10-27