Abhishek Sharma's 113 seals India's 3-0 T20I series win over New Zealand
Abhishek's 38-ball 113 powered India to a six-wicket win and an unassailable 3-0 series lead.
Abhishek Sharma scored 113 off 38 balls to lead India to a six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the third T20I in Wellington on Tuesday. India chased down 199 in 13.2 overs with 40 balls remaining after New Zealand posted 198 for three.
Abhishek reached his fifty in 15 balls and his hundred in 35 balls, hitting nine fours and 11 sixes. He now has 11 T20 centuries, moving past Virat Kohli's tally of 10. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made 45 off 19 balls in an opening partnership that produced 133 runs and a record 118 in the powerplay.
Daryl Mitchell remained unbeaten on 89 from 52 balls for New Zealand. Arshdeep Singh was India's most economical bowler, conceding 33 runs in four overs. The series concludes with two matches remaining in Hamilton and Auckland.
CricHubb Take
The record powerplay total and Abhishek's century count suggest India's T20 batting depth has moved to a new level against Full Member attacks.