Abhishek Sharma delivered a breathtaking display of power as India cruised past New Zealand in the third T20I in Guwahati, to take an unassailable lead in the series, producing a night rich in milestones. The opener set the tone with fearless intent from the outset, transforming the chase into a stunning exhibition and signalling India’s intent to redefine the shortest format.
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Partnered by captain Suryakumar Yadav, Abhishek Sharma ensured the pursuit became a mere formality. The pair rewrote several benchmarks for speed and dominance, turning what had seemed a competitive target into a routine finish well before the final overs. Yadav continued his rich run of form, adding authority and fluency to an innings that underlined India’s batting depth.
Earlier, Jasprit Bumrah’s sharp return with the ball had limited New Zealand and created the platform for the onslaught. Multiple team and individual records fell during the chase, reinforcing India’s growing reputation as one of the most explosive T20 sides in the world. The emphatic victory confirmed India’s supremacy and set the stage for further landmarks in the remaining matches.
Several records tumbled as India’s breathtaking chase turned the third T20 into a landmark night in the history of the format.
Most consecutive T20I series wins (among full member teams)
- 11* India (2024 – ongoing)
- 11 Pakistan (2016-18)
- 7 India (2017-18)
- 6 India (2019-21)
Most consecutive series wins at home (among full member teams)
- 10 India (2022- ongoing)
- 8 Australia (2006-10)
- 7 India (2019-22)
- 5 Pakistan (2008-18)
Win with most balls to spare when chasing 150+ targets (among full member teams)
- 60 balls Ind vs NZ Guwahati 2026 *
- 37 balls WI vs SA Kingston 2024
- 33 balls Eng vs Pak Lahore 2022
- 32 balls SA vs Eng Joburg 2016
Most fifties in 25 balls or under in T20Is
- 9 Abhishek Sharma (IND)
- 9 Suryakumar Yadav (IND)
- 7 Phil Salt (ENG)
- 7 Evin Lewis (WI)
Highest powerplay scores for India
- 95/1 vs Eng Wankhede 2025
- 94/2 vs NZ Guwahati 2026 *
- 82/2 vs Sco Dubai 2021
- 82/1 vs Ban Hyderabad 2024
- 78/2 vs SA Joburg 2018
India’s 94/2 in the powerplay is the highest New Zealand has conceded in T20Is. This surpasses the previous record set by Australian during the T20I in Auckland back in 2018.
Fastest team fifty for India in T20Is
- 3.1 overs vs NZ Guwahati 2026 *
- 3.4 overs vs Ban Hangzhou 2023
- 3.5 overs vs Sco Dubai 2021
- 3.5 overs vs Aus Nagpur 2022
- 3.5 overs vs Nepal Hangzhou 2023
Fastest 50 by balls faced (among full member teams)
12 balls Yuvraj Singh vs Eng Durban 2007
13 balls Jan Frylinck vs Zim Bulawayo 2025
14 balls Colin Munro vs SL Auckland 2016
14 balls Abhishek Sharma vs NZ Guwahati 2026 *
15 Quinton de Kock vs WI Centurion 2023
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