India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I, IND beat NZ by 8-wickets:

India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I, IND beat NZ by 8-wickets when 10 overs were remaining. India win series by 3-0.

India defeated New Zealand by 8 wickets at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday, January 25, 2026. This victory gives India an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.

Match Key Highlights: IND vs NZ 3rd T20I

India’s strategy to bowl first paid off as their bowlers restricted the Black Caps to a sub-par total. However, it was the second innings that left the crowd in awe, as India chased down the target in just 10 overs, scoring at a staggering rate of 15.5 runs per over.

IND vs NZ 3rd T20 Live Cricket Score, India vs New Zealand T20. Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav take India to 94/2 after powerplay chasing 154 runs against India in Guwahati.

🏏Match Highlights: IND vs NZ (3rd T20I)

India secured an unassailable 3-0 lead in the 5-match series with a record-breaking performance at the Barsapara Stadium.

New Zealand's Struggle: After being put in to bat, the Black Caps were stifled by a returning Jasprit Bumrah (3/17) and a sharp Ravi Bishnoi (2/18). Only Glenn Phillips (48) showed resistance as they crawled to 153/9.

The Powerplay Carnage: Despite losing Sanju Samson for a golden duck on the first ball, India went into "video game mode." Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan (28 off 13) took the bowlers to the cleaners.

The Record Chase: Abhishek Sharma (68 off 20)* smashed a 14-ball fifty (the second-fastest by an Indian). He and Suryakumar Yadav (57 off 26)* shared an unbeaten 102-run stand to finish the game in just 60 balls.

Award Winner Performance:

Player of the Match : Abhishek Sharma

Fastest Fifty: Abhishek Sharma.

Series Status : India

Abhishek Sharma completed a half-century as India against New Zealand in 14-ball in third T20I in Guwahati on Sunday 25th January 2026.Suryakumar, Abhishek get half-centuries

Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav completed a chase of 154 in just 10 overs. It sh owsof power-hitting & precision.

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