India delivered a dominant performance to hammer New Zealand by eight wickets in the third T20I at Guwahati, sealing an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.

Chasing a modest target of 153, the hosts produced a record-breaking run chase, reaching the total in just 10 overs to script history. India’s reply began with an early setback as Sanju Samson was dismissed on the very first delivery.

Ishan Kishan counter-attacked with a brisk 28 off 13 balls before falling, but that was the only resistance New Zealand managed to create. From there on, it was all about Abhishek Sharma and captain Suryakumar Yadav.

India Win With 8 Wickets & 10 Overs To Spare

Abhishek was in devastating form, racing to his half-century in just 14 balls, the second-fastest fifty by an Indian in T20 internationals.

He remained unbeaten on 68 from only 20 deliveries, smashing seven boundaries and five sixes. At the other end, Suryakumar continued his rich vein of form, registering his second successive fifty with an unbeaten 57 off 26 balls.

India’s aggressive approach also saw them post 94 runs in the powerplay, the second-highest total ever in T20Is. With just 60 needed after six overs, the Men in Blue wrapped up the chase in a mere 24 balls, underlining their complete dominance in the contest.