Under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, Team India secured an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match T20 series against New Zealand. In the third T20 match, New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first, reaching 153 runs for 9 wickets. India achieved this target in just 10 overs with 2 wickets down, securing a tremendous victory by 8 wickets.
New Zealand's side faltered from the start. Harshit Rana sent Devon Conway back for 1 run in the very first over. Hardik Pandya took the wicket of Rachin Ravindra, while Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Sai Hopefert, giving India a strong hold. Despite Mark Champion's useful innings of 32 runs, he was caught by Ravi Bishnoi. Daryl Mitchell returned for 14 runs, which halted New Zealand's innings at 153.
India's Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav showcased stormy batting in the second half. Abhishek scored an unbeaten 68 runs with 5 sixes and 7 fours in 20 balls. Captain Suryakumar scored 57 runs with 3 sixes and 6 fours in 26 balls in the second consecutive match. Opener Sanju Samson couldn't even open his account, while Ishan Kishan gave a start with 28 runs. Due to this strong partnership, India won the series 3-0 in just 10 overs and avenged the defeat in the ODI series.
Suryakumar, who was struggling for form in the last few matches, got relief with consecutive half-centuries. Seeing Abhishek's aggressive batting, Team India will benefit from having two key batsmen back in form before the upcoming T20 World Cup. The fourth match will be played tomorrow.
India achieved a resounding victory over New Zealand by 8 wickets in the third T20.
Abhishek Sharma (68*) and Suryakumar Yadav (57) batted brilliantly.
India secured a 3-0 winning lead in the series.
Abhishek and Suryakumar returned to form ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup.