Wellington, October 27 (Daily Kiran) : India secured a commanding victory against in the third T20 match held on October 27, winning by six wickets.
This victory gave the Indian team an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.
Batting first at Henry Stadium, New Zealand scored 183 runs, losing three wickets. In response, India chased down the target in just 13.2 overs.
During the initial six overs, India amassed 118 runs without losing a wicket, setting a new record for the highest score in T20 cricket during the powerplay. The previous record was held by Romania, which scored 116 runs against Serbia, while Australia had a score of 113 against Scotland.
India’s aggressive batting saw them reach 100 runs in just five overs, marking the fastest century in T20 history. Romania had previously achieved this feat in 5.2 overs against Serbia in 2021. South Africa and Australia also featured in this list, both completing their centuries in 5.3 overs.
In addition, India reached 50 runs in just 2.2 overs, matching the record for the fastest fifty in T20 cricket, previously set by Papua New Guinea against Vanuatu and Romania against Serbia.
Chasing a target of 199 runs, India finished the match with 40 balls to spare, showcasing one of the most impressive performances in men’s T20 cricket. Estonia holds the record for the highest successful chase with 42 balls remaining against Cyprus in 2024. Earlier this year, India had also set a record by chasing down 209 runs against New Zealand with 28 balls to spare in Raipur.