WELLINGTON, October 27, 2026: The India vs New Zealand third T20I game saw India chasing a score of 199 after New Zealand ended their batting with a score of 198/3 in 20 overs in the third T20I at Hnry Stadium in Wellington.
The India vs New Zealand team was leading in the series after winning both the matches against New Zealand in the 5-match series at Christchurch. Hence, India was hoping to win this match too to win the whole series.
IND vs NZ 3rd T20: Abhishek Sharma’s Incredible Century
The Indian batter Abhishek Sharma, scored 113 runs off just 38 balls at a strike rate of 297.37. This aggressive batting kept the New Zealand bowlers on their toes, while also ensuring that India’s run-rate remained in check.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a teenage batter for India, scored 45 runs in 19 balls. The duo helped India gain a strong footing in the chase.
Kyle Jamieson proved to be the best bowler for New Zealand, claiming 2 wickets, but by then, the damage was done. Check the four and six counts of Abhishek against the final scorecard before publishing it.
New Zealand vs India: How the Match Unfaded
Following the win of the toss and India deciding to bat, New Zealand managed to reach 198/3 in 20 overs. Daryl Mitchell scored an unbeaten 89 runs off 52 balls and Finn Allen added another 40 off 25 balls.
Arshdeep Singh claimed 1 wicket for 33 runs, whereas Axar Patel and Nitish Kumar Reddy claimed 1 wicket each.
New Zealand had trouble with containing the fierce reaction from India. The tourists managed to achieve their goal in just 13.2 overs, winning the game by one of the biggest margins in the series.
India vs New Zealand Score and Upcoming Match
The third T20I is already finished, meaning that search queries like India vs New Zealand live score, IND vs NZ scorecard and today match result will be about the final score and not about the live score.
India managed to win the first two T20Is by four wickets each while winning this one by six wickets. The fourth T20I will take place on October 30 at Eden Park, Auckland, while the fifth T20I will be played on November 1 in Hamilton.
Readers can look up the official scorecards and series update in the BCCI match center and in the ICC match center.
To learn more about cricket, read DemocraX’s previous articles on Abhishek Sharma’s T20I stats and India vs New Zealand match info and live streaming.
The lesson to be learned is that India’s latest triumph is the consequence of courageous batting from the top order. With Abhishek Sharma in such great form, India has taken charge of the series and will hope to carry that forward in the rest of the games.
Last updated October 27, 2026. Match stats are taken from scorecards and are subject to change; for complete stats see the match center.
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