India completed a clinical 3-0 T20 series sweep over New Zealand with an emphatic eight-wicket win in the third T20I at Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

Chasing 154, India lost Sanju Samson on the very first ball, but that early breakthrough only delayed the inevitable. Abhishek Sharma set the tone with a fearless display at the top, while captain Suryakumar Yadav’s composed innings ensured the match was effectively decided well before the halfway mark.

Abhishek attacked from the outset, showing exceptional footwork, crisp shot selection, and a clear intent to dominate. Ishan Kishan provided brisk support, striking 28 off 13 balls, keeping the run rate high before falling to Ish Sodhi. By then, India had already taken control.

Suryakumar joined Abhishek to put on an unbeaten 102-run partnership, blending innovation with control. Both batsmen brought up half-centuries in rapid time, and India raced to 94 in the powerplay, leaving New Zealand struggling. The series-clinching moment came on 9.6 overs when Suryakumar dispatched a full-toss through mid-wicket for four, sealing India’s dominance.

Earlier, India’s bowlers laid the foundation with disciplined, incisive spells. Jasprit Bumrah led the charge, taking three wickets, including Tim Seifert with the very first ball, and proved deadly in the death overs. Harshit Rana, Hardik Pandya, and Ravi Bishnoi chipped in with key breakthroughs, restricting New Zealand to 153 for 9.

It was a performance that reflected India’s growing depth in white-ball cricket — confident with the bat, disciplined with the ball, and deserving winners of both the match and the series.

Brief Scores:

New Zealand: 153/9 in 20 overs — Glenn Phillips 48, Mark Chapman 32; Jasprit Bumrah 3/17, Ravi Bishnoi 2/18

India: 155/2 in 10 overs — Abhishek Sharma 68*, Suryakumar Yadav 57*, Ishan Kishan 28