India storms to victory against New Zealand in the third and deciding T20 international, sealing a 3-0 series lead. The hosts' batting powerhouse was led by Abhishek Sharma's scintillating 50 off just 14 balls, a record-breaking knock that left the visitors reeling.
Chasing a modest target of 154, India's top-order batters put on an exhibition display, with Sharma and Ishan Kishan's 53-run partnership in 19 deliveries setting the tone for the rest of the innings. As they chased down the runs, Suryakumar Yadav came in and continued his impressive form with a knock of 57 not out off 26 balls.
The Indian bowling attack, led by Jasprit Bumrah, was on fire, taking 3-17 to restrict New Zealand's run rate. Hardik Pandya and Ravi Bishnoi also chipped in with two wickets each as the hosts wrapped up the innings with 10 overs to spare.
The victory marked a stunning turnaround for India after losing the preceding one-day international series against the Black Caps. This win has given them an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series, setting the stage for their defense of the T20 World Cup title.
For Sharma, it was a career-defining performance that will be remembered for years to come. The young batter's aggressive batting and incredible strike rate made him nearly unbeatable on the field. His record-breaking knock has sent shockwaves through the cricket world, with many calling him one of the most exciting batsmen in the game.
As India celebrates this crucial win, they have all but sealed their fate as champions of the T20 World Cup. Their next match is against New Zealand in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday, where they will look to complete a clean sweep and bring home the trophy.
Chasing a modest target of 154, India's top-order batters put on an exhibition display, with Sharma and Ishan Kishan's 53-run partnership in 19 deliveries setting the tone for the rest of the innings. As they chased down the runs, Suryakumar Yadav came in and continued his impressive form with a knock of 57 not out off 26 balls.
The Indian bowling attack, led by Jasprit Bumrah, was on fire, taking 3-17 to restrict New Zealand's run rate. Hardik Pandya and Ravi Bishnoi also chipped in with two wickets each as the hosts wrapped up the innings with 10 overs to spare.
The victory marked a stunning turnaround for India after losing the preceding one-day international series against the Black Caps. This win has given them an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series, setting the stage for their defense of the T20 World Cup title.
For Sharma, it was a career-defining performance that will be remembered for years to come. The young batter's aggressive batting and incredible strike rate made him nearly unbeatable on the field. His record-breaking knock has sent shockwaves through the cricket world, with many calling him one of the most exciting batsmen in the game.
As India celebrates this crucial win, they have all but sealed their fate as champions of the T20 World Cup. Their next match is against New Zealand in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday, where they will look to complete a clean sweep and bring home the trophy.
14 balls to score 50? that's insane! abhishek sharma just broke all the rules 
and still managed to carry india to victory 
i'm not saying new zealand was bad or anything, but india's batting lineup is like a well-oiled machine 
. and jasprit bumrah tho... 3-17? that's some next-level stuff 
gotta say, this win has got me hyped for the rest of the tournament 
I mean, who else can say they've smashed it like that in just a couple of overs?! 
And let's not forget Ishan Kishan's impressive half-century partnership with Suryakumar Yadav... these two are like the ultimate dynamic duo 
! The Indian bowling attack is looking SO strong too - Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya were on point 
. This win has given them a huge confidence boost, especially after that one-day international loss 
. I reckon they're gonna take it all the way in the T20 World Cup 
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india just won that t20 match so badly against nz 
abhishek sharma's record breaking knock was insane lol 50 off 14 balls is crazy talk 
and now india has a 3-0 lead in the series lol they're basically done 
This win has given India a 3-0 lead in d series & now dey r almost certain 2 defend d T20 World Cup title! 
Yeah, they got schooled by India in the last match, and it looks like it's a wrap 
. So, India's all set to defend their title and bring home that championship! Fingers crossed 
for them!
- that 50 off just 14 balls is going to be remembered for ages. And let's not forget Suryakumar Yadav's impressive form, he's like a one-man show out there 
. And with Abhishek Sharma at the helm, I'm excited to see what the future holds for this team 
. Bring on that next match in Visakhapatnam! 
. The way India's batsmen just dismantled New Zealand's bowling attack was impressive, to say the least. 
India's turnaround from that one-day international loss is nothing short of remarkable. I mean, they could have given up hope after that but instead, they've come out stronger than ever. 
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. Their next match against New Zealand will be super interesting, but I'm feeling confident about their chances 
. Bring on the final! 
Bring it on, India vs NZ in Visakhapatnam, let's see if they can seal the deal