Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:06pm on 27 Oct 2026,Tuesday Sports
India defeated New Zealand by seven wickets in Wellington on October 27, chasing 199 in just 13.2 overs and securing an unassailable 3-0 series lead with two matches remaining. Abhishek Sharma smashed 113 off 38 balls, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi contributed 44 off 19. The opening pair added 133 runs in 7.1 overs, helping India score 118 runs during the powerplay. India reached 50 in just 2.2 overs and crossed 100 within five overs. The victory also extended India’s record in rapid successful chases: the team became the first to complete five chases of 150 or more in fewer than 15 overs, surpassing Australia’s previous mark. (PC: BCCI)
