The IND vs NZ 3rd T20I witnessed New Zealand scoring 198/3 from their 20 overs. However, India chased the target in mere 13.2 overs and scored 199/4 to win the game by 6 wickets. This gives them an unassailable 3-0 lead in a five match series.
Abhishek Sharma smashed a brilliant 113 from 38 balls to lead the chase, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi chipped in with 45 from 19 balls. Daryl Mitchell scored the highest for New Zealand with 89 from 52 balls. The game was played at 8.00 PM (Local Time) or 12.30 PM (IST).
IND vs NZ 3rd T20I 2026 Match Details
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | New Zealand vs India (3rd T20I) |
| Date | 27th October 2026 |
| Venue | Hnry Stadium, Wellington |
| Toss | India won and was elected to bowl. |
| New Zealand | 198/3 (20 Overs) |
| India | 199/4 (13.2 Overs) |
| Result | India won by 6 wickets |
| Series | India leads 3-0. |
New Zealand needed to perform well to stay in the series after losing the first two matches. However, India chose to bowl first, and the hosts looked to set a target. However, the opening partnership from the visitors soon got them into the game. The third T20I was scheduled to be played on 27th October at Hnry Stadium, Wellington.
New Zealand Innings: 198/3 (20 Overs)
Despite losing Tim Seifert early, New Zealand had a good run chase, with Finn Allen and Daryl Mitchell adding runs. Allen hit 40 from 25 balls, including 5 sixes. Mitchell remained not out, hitting 89 from 52 balls.
Glenn Phillips scored 17 before being dismissed by Axar Patel. Bevon Jacobs then joined Mitchell and hit an unbeaten 39 from 23 balls.
Batsmen Scorecard
| Batter | Score |
|---|---|
| Tim Seifert | 2 (6 Balls) |
| Finn Allen | 40 (25 Balls) |
| Daryl Mitchell | 89 (52 Balls) |
| Glenn Phillips | 17 (14 Balls) |
| Bevon Jacobs | 39 (23 Balls) |
| Extras | 11 |
| Total | 198/3 (20 Overs) |
New Zealand lost 3 wickets with Arshdeep Singh dismissing Tim Seifert, Nitish Kumar Reddy dismissing Finn Allen and Axar Patel dismissing Glenn Phillips. Daryl Mitchell and Bevon Jacobs remained not out.
India Innings: 199/4 (13.2 Overs)
India started their chase brilliantly. Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi formed a brilliant 133 run opening stand from 43 balls. Sooryavanshi hit 45 from 19 balls while Sharma dominated the innings.
Sharma hit 113 from 38 balls including 9 fours and 11 sixes. He reached 3 figures in just 35 balls. However he was eventually dismissed by Kyle Jamieson. India had already scored 178 runs by this point.
Sanju Samson scored 18 runs while Shreyas Iyer scored 5 runs. Tilak Varma and Naman Dhir were at the crease when India reached their target. They scored 199/4 from 13.2 Overs.
Batsmen Scorecard
| Batter | Score |
|---|---|
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 45 (19 Balls) |
| Abhishek Sharma | 113 (38 Balls) |
| Sanju Samson | 18 (13 Balls) |
| Shreyas Iyer | 5 (10 Balls) |
| Tilak Varma | 1 (1 Ball) |
| Naman Dhir | 4 (1 Ball) |
| Extras | 13 |
| Total | 199/4 (13.2 Overs) |
Kyle Jamieson took 2 wickets for New Zealand. Matthew Fisher and Mitchell Santner both took 1 wicket. However, India scored very quickly so the bowlers didn’t have much time.
Abhishek Sharma Match Winning Century
Abhishek Sharma played the standout innings of the game. He started his innings aggressively with a mix of boundaries and powerful sixes. He scored 113 from 38 balls at a strike rate of 297.37.
He and Sooryavanshi gave India a blistering start to the innings with 118 runs from the first 6 overs. The pair put on 133 runs before Sooryavanshi fell in the 8th over. Abhishek continued his aggressive innings before being run out.
Daryl Mitchell Anchor New Zealand Innings
Mitchell scored the most runs for New Zealand with 89. He had a good partnership with Allen and Phillips. Later in the innings he partnered with Jacobs to hold his innings together. He gave his side a competitive total, however India scored so quickly that it proved tough to defend.
New Zealand scored a good 198/3. However, India’s batters scored at a quicker rate from the first over of their chase. This meant that Mitchell couldn’t do much as Abhishek hit a brutal century.
Result and What Happens Next?
India won the game by 6 wickets to take a 3-0 lead. This means they have won the five match T20I series with 2 games to go. They took a tight victory in Christchurch twice and had a decisive win in Wellington.
New Zealand will now look to close the gap with 2 games left to play. However, India can use the final games to get some momentum and find out what their best line up is. Their 4th T20I will be played at Eden Park, Auckland on the 30th October. The 5th match will be played at Hamilton on the 1st November.
FAQs
Who Won the IND vs NZ 3rd T20I?
India won the match by 6 wickets, scoring 199/4 from 13.2 Overs.
What was the score in the 3rd T20I?
New Zealand scored 198/3 from their 20 Overs. India responded with 199/4 from 13.2 Overs.
How Many Runs Did Abhishek Sharma Score?
Abhishek Sharma scored 113 runs from 38 balls, hitting 9 fours and 11 sixes.
Who Was New Zealand’s Highest Scorer?
Daryl Mitchell was New Zealand’s highest scorer, hitting 89 from 52 balls.
How Much Did India Lead the Series?
India led the 5 match T20I series 3-0.
Conclusion
India won the IND vs NZ 3rd T20I thanks to their blistering chase. New Zealand had a good total thanks to Daryl Mitchell’s 89 but Abhishek Sharma’s 113 and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 45 helped India win by 6 wickets to take a 3-0 series lead.
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