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IND vs NZ 3rd T20I Highlights: Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav star with brutal fifties as India chase 154 in 10 overs to go 3-0 up in series

India lead IND vs NZ T20I series by a margin of 3-0.

India had another dominating outing in the T20I series against New Zealand. They thrashed the Black Caps by eight wickets in the third T20I to take an unbeaten lead of 3-0 in the five-match series. In a game that took place at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, New Zealand were asked to bat first, managing just 153 for nine, in response, India made fun of chase, winning with ten overs to spare. 

New Zealand had a poor start yet again, losing Devon Conway early. Soon after that, Rachin Ravindra and Tim Seifert followed him as the Black Caps were left at 34 for three. Glenn Phillips (48) continued his good form and played another valuable innings.

He along with Mark Chapman (32) added crucial runs in the middle, adding 52 runs for the fourth wicket. Despite India taking wickets at regular intervals, Mitchell Santner (27) played another key innings that powered his side to 153 for nine. For India, Jasprit Bumrah picked three wickets. 

Abhishek Sharma slams second fastest fifty for India in T20is to tale India to win

In the chase, India coped a massive blow with Sanju Samson getting out on the first ball. But after that, Abhishek Sharma (68*) and Ishan Kishan (28) took the game away from New Zealand.

They counterattacked the opposition, hitting them all over the park. Sharma hit second fastest half-century for India in T20Is in 14 balls, while Suryakumar Yadav (57) supported him brilliantly. Their 102-run partnership helped India chase the target in just 10 overs. 

India now lead the three-match T20I series with 3-0 and now would be keen to carry on same confidence in next match.

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