Suryakumar Yadav and Abhishek Sharma both finished with unbeaten half-centuries as India beat New Zealand by eight wickets in the third T20I. AFP
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Suryakumar Rings Danger Bell: India Crushes NZ, Eyes T20 World Cup Title Defense

  • India defeated New Zealand by eight wickets in the third T20I in Guwahati, chasing 154 runs in just 10 overs.
  • Captain Suryakumar Yadav (57 off 26 balls) and Abhishek Sharma (14-ball fifty) led India's dominant batting performance.
  • Jasprit Bumrah (3/17) and Ravi Bishnoi (2/18) were instrumental in restricting New Zealand to 153/9.
  • India sealed the five-match series with two games remaining, extending their unbeaten T20I series streak since 2024.
  • Suryakumar emphasized India's aggressive 'brand of cricket' for the upcoming T20 World Cup, where they are strong favorites.

Why It Matters: India's dominant performance against New Zealand signals their strong contention for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

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