IND vs NZ 3rd T20I

Guwahati, 25 January 2026 — In a stunning display of power hitting and clinical cricket, India thrashed New Zealand by 8 wickets in the 3rd T20I of the ongoing series at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati — completing the chase in a whopping 10 overs and sealing a 3–0 series lead with two matches still to play.

🏏 Match Summary

• New Zealand 1st Innings: 153/9 in 20 overs

• India 2nd Innings: 155/2 in 10 overs

• Result: India won by 8 wickets (60 balls to spare)

• Series Score: India leads 3–0 in the 5-match T20I series

• Player of the Match: Jasprit Bumrah 🌟

🔥 Highlights: Batting Brilliance and Power Hitting

• 

  India’s chase was nothing short of electrifying. After being given a modest target of 154, the Indian batters turned the contest into a fireworks show:

  🎯 Abhishek Sharma was the star of the chase, smashing an incredible 68 off just 20 balls* — including multiple boundaries and sixes — showcasing fearless intent. His knock ranks among the fastest T20I fifties by an Indian.

  “Fearless like Rohit sharma , brutal like a Hitman — Abhishek Sharma’s bat did the talking.”

  “Abhishek flirted with Yuvraj Singh’s fastest-fifty record — second fastest T20I fifty by an Indian! SKY kept the tempo savage.” ⚡ Suryakumar Yadav (C) continued his rich T20 form with 57 off 26 balls*, anchoring the chase with class and style.  “Suryakumar Yadav once again proved why he is regarded as the most dangerous T20 batter in the world. Batting with freedom and confidence, SKY played shots all around the ground, mixing innovation with control. His unbeaten knock ensured there was no pressure in the chase, and New Zealand’s bowlers were left searching for answers as India wrapped up the match in record time.”       “The captain led from the front as SKY showcased why he is India’s T20 backbone.”

  “SKY played a 360-degree masterclass

• IND vs NZ 3rd T20I

  🏏 Ishan Kishan gave the innings an explosive start with a quick 28 off 13 balls, setting the tone early.

  Powerplay Madness: India reached a blistering 94/2 in the Powerplay, their second-highest T20I Powerplay score ever, proving their dominance right from ball one.

  

  🎯 Bowling That Set the Tone

  India’s bowlers were just as deadly:

  • Jasprit Bumrah led the attack brilliantly and was deservedly named Player of the Match, taking crucial wickets with figures of 3/17.

  • Ravi Bishnoi impressed with his spin, grabbing 2/18 and keeping the pressure on NZ’s middle order.

  • The bowling unit combined precision, patience, and smart variations to restrict New Zealand to a modest total.

  🎉 Key Moments That Defined the Game

  ✨ Hardik Pandya’s Sensational Catch — A mid-inning highlight was a soaring catch by Hardik Pandya in the field, setting the tone early and electrifying the crowd.

  🔥 India’s Chase Ended Early — With batting this aggressive, India wrapped up the target with 60 balls still to play, underlining their dominance in the T20 format.

  “Bumrah’s Fire, Surya’s Grace, and Abhishek’s Power — India Unstoppable!”

  

• 📈 Why This Win Matters

  • 🏆 India extended their T20I series win streak, showing depth and firepower even with changes in XI.

  • 🏏 The young batting pair’s explosive performances add fresh firepower ahead of bigger tournaments.

  • 💥 A chase this quick against a strong side like New Zealand sends a statement to the cricketing world.

    📌 What’s Next?

    With the series already sewn up, all eyes will now turn to the 4th T20I on 28 January 2026 in Visakhapatnam — where India will aim to maintain their T20 mastery and keep the momentum rolling.