Abhishek Sharma Hits 113 as India Crush New Zealand in Wellington T20
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India defeated New Zealand by a large margin in the third T20 international match in Wellington on Tuesday. The visitors were chasing a target of 198 runs for the loss of three wickets, and they completed the task in just 13.2 overs.
The match was built around a remarkable innings from Indian batter Abhishek Sharma. He scored 113 runs from only 38 balls, which allowed India to move towards the target very quickly. His fast batting put strong pressure on the New Zealand bowlers and changed the pace of the game.
For New Zealand fans, the result was a disappointing end to the home fixture. The home side had set a big total of 198 for 3, but their bowlers could not stop India's fast scoring. The game showed how quickly a T20 match can change when a batter plays at this level.
The result is a strong performance for India, which has won this match with a lot of time to spare. New Zealand will now need to look at their bowling plans as the series continues.
Sources: 1News
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