T20: India register eight-wicket victory over NZ, lead series 3-0

India vs New Zealand

In Cricket, India registered a crushing eight-wicket victory over New Zealand in the third T-20 of the five-match series at the ACA Stadium, Barsapara in Guwahati last night. The Suryakumar Yadav-led Men in Blue have now taken an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series.

Chasing the target, India overhauled the total for the loss of two wickets in just 10 overs. Abhishek Sharma smashed 68 off 20 balls, while captain Suryakumar Yadav struck 57 off 26 deliveries.  Abhishek Sharma also entered the record books, scoring the second-fastest T-20 International half-century by an Indian, reaching the milestone in 14 balls. Jasprit Bumrah was adjudged Player of the Match. 

The fourth T20 will be played in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.