India Clinch T20 Series as Abhishek Sharma Hits 113

India beat New Zealand by six wickets in the third T20I in Wellington, chasing 199 in 13.2 overs to clinch the five-match series with two games remaining. Abhishek Sharma struck 113 from 38 balls as India reached 199 for four after New Zealand had made 198 for three. The victory gave India an unassailable 3-0 lead. The teams have two matches left in the series, with the fourth T20I scheduled for Auckland on October 30. Abhishek reached his century in 35 balls and finished with nine fours and 11 sixes. He and opening partner Vaibhav Sooryavanshi put on 133 runs in 7.1 overs. Sooryavanshi, promoted to open, scored 45 from 19 balls. India had raced to 118 without loss in the six-over Powerplay, a reported record for a Full Member side in men’s T20Is. Abhishek was dismissed after India had moved close to the target. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner dropped him on 92, according to one match account; the same report said the swirling wind affected Santner’s attempt. India’s chase continued after the opening stand ended, and the side completed the win with 40 balls to spare. New Zealand’s innings was led by Daryl Mitchell, who made an unbeaten 89 from 52 deliveries. Finn Allen...