India delivered an extraordinary performance in the 3rd T20I against New Zealand in Wellington on October 27, 2026, clinching the five-match series with a dominant 6-wicket victory.

New Zealand batted first and posted a formidable total of 198/3 in their 20 overs, powered by Daryl Mitchell's unbeaten 89 and Finn Allen's quickfire 40.

In response, India pulled off a historic run chase, overhauling the 199-run target in just 13.2 overs (199/4). Opener Abhishek Sharma played a sensational, record-breaking knock, smashing 113 runs off just 38 balls, featuring 9 fours and 11 sixes. He shared a explosive 133-run opening partnership with young prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who contributed 45 off 19 deliveries (4 fours, 4 sixes).

During the powerplay, India shattered multiple world records, racing to 118/0 in 6 overs—the highest powerplay total in men's T20I history—and completing the team hundred in just 5 overs.

With this emphatic win, India takes an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series.