Abhishek Sharma's 14-Ball Fifty Powers India to Series Win Against New Zealand

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Moneycontrol•25-01-2026, 23:08
Abhishek Sharma's 14-Ball Fifty Powers India to Series Win Against New Zealand
- •Abhishek Sharma smashed India's second-fastest T20I fifty in just 14 balls, leading India to an 8-wicket victory over New Zealand.
- •India secured an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match T20 series after chasing down 154 runs in just 10 overs.
- •Jasprit Bumrah starred with the ball, taking 3 wickets for 17 runs, while Ravi Bishnoi and Hardik Pandya claimed 2 wickets each.
- •Abhishek Sharma (68 off 20 balls) and Suryakumar Yadav (57* off 26 balls) built a match-winning 102-run partnership.
- •New Zealand, batting first, managed only 153/9, with Glenn Phillips top-scoring with 48 runs.
Why It Matters: Abhishek Sharma's explosive fifty and Suryakumar Yadav's strong support sealed India's T20 series victory.
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