Abhishek Sharma Sparks Havoc as India Crushes New Zealand in Third T20; Kiwi Players Check His Bat

Guwahati: In the third T20 of the five-match series between India and New Zealand, young Indian opener Abhishek Sharma set the Barasapara Cricket Stadium on fire with an explosive batting display. India won the match by 8 wickets, chasing a target of 154 in just 10 overs, with Sharma playing a pivotal role.

Sharma smashed 68 runs off just 20 balls at a strike rate of 340, including 7 fours and 5 sixes. His blistering knock featured a rapid half-century in only 14 deliveries, marking the second-fastest T20 fifty for India.

Kiwi Players Examine Sharma’s Bat
After the match, New Zealand players Devon Conway and Jacob Duffy were seen inspecting Sharma’s bat—a moment that quickly went viral on social media. Sharma appeared to enjoy the light-hearted attention with a big smile.

Match Summary
India won the toss and opted to bowl first. New Zealand managed only 153/9 in their 20 overs, with Glenn Phillips top-scoring with 48 runs. Jasprit Bumrah claimed 3 wickets for India, while Ravi Bishnoi and Hardik Pandya chipped in with 2 wickets each.

During India’s chase, the team lost their first wicket on the very first ball when Sanju Samson was bowled out by Matt Henry. However, Abhishek Sharma and captain Suryakumar Yadav steadied the innings, with Yadav remaining unbeaten on 57 runs. Ishan Kishan contributed 28 runs before getting out. New Zealand bowlers Matt Henry and Ish Sodhi took one wicket each.

Sharma’s extraordinary innings and rapid scoring left both fans and opponents stunned, underlining his rising star in Indian cricket.