New Zealand vs India 2026 Highlights: 3 moments that generated buzz among fans in NZ vs IND 3rd T20I ft. Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek Sharma's fiery 113 off 38 balls headlined India's thumping six-wicket win over New Zealand on Tuesday, in the third T20I of the five-match series against New Zealand. The Men in Blue chased down 199 in just 13.2 overs to take an unassailable 3-0 lead.

New Zealand posted 198/3 in 20 overs after being invited to bat first. Daryl Mitchell was their standout performer with the bat, remaining unbeaten on 89 off 52 balls. He was ably supported by Finn Allen (40 off 25) and Bevon Jacobs (39* off 23).

Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel, and Nitish Reddy claimed one wicket each. India made a mockery of the run chase, with openers Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Suryavanshi forming a 133-run stand off 43 balls.

Notably, India finished 118/0 in six overs, recording the highest powerplay score in T20Is among Full Member nations. Suryavanshi played a 45-run knock off 19 balls before falling in the eighth over. Kyle Jamieson claimed two wickets, while Mitchell Santner and Matthew Fisher bagged one scalp each.

Here, we look at three moments from the clash that generated a buzz among the fans.

#3 Daryl Mitchell reacts after his powerful six narrowly misses security guard's head

Daryl Mitchell turned the tide in New Zealand's favor with a crucial knock after they lost opener Tim Seifert in the second over. The senior batter's unbeaten 89 helped the side get close to the 200-run mark.

He struck five sixes and as many fours in the innings. One of his maximums narrowly missed a security guard's head. Mitchell hit a powerful pull shot off Arshdeep Singh on the first ball of the sixth over.

The ball went over the boundary ropes and was inches away from a security guard, who stood sideways, unaware of the proceedings. Mitchell had his hands on his head in relief as the guard escaped the blow.

Watch the video here:

#2 Naman Dhir takes sharp low catch to end Finn Allen's 40-run knock

New Zealand opener Finn Allen made an impactful 40 off 25 balls. The swashbuckling batter was dismissed in the ninth over while attempting a lofted shot down the ground off a full delivery from Nitish Reddy.

Allen tried clearing the longer boundary but could not get enough distance. Naman Dhir did an exceptional job at long on, diving forward and completing a splendid catch. Watch the video here:

#1 Abhishek Sharma launches counter-attack against Kyle Jamieson to put India on top

Indian opener Abhishek Sharma came out all guns blazing in the run chase, turning the game into a lopsided affair in the powerplay itself. He went after Kyle Jamieson in the fourth over en route to a 15-ball fifty.

The 26-year-old smashed two sixes and as many fours in the 20-run over. He put New Zealand on the back foot with his early assault, and the hosts could not recover from the carnage.

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