Sports · 27 October 2026
India beat New Zealand by six wickets in third T20I to seal the series
Exam-focused facts from the 27 October 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- India defeated hosts New Zealand by six wickets in the third T20 International at Wellington on October 27, 2026, taking an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.
- Chasing a target of 199 runs, India cruised to victory in just over 13 overs, losing four wickets.
- Abhishek Sharma smashed a sensational 113 off just 38 balls and was named Player of the Match.
- Opening partner Vaibhav Suryavanshi hit a quickfire 45 off 19 deliveries.
- New Zealand earlier posted 198 for three wickets in their stipulated 20 overs.
- Daryl Mitchell finished unbeaten on 89 off 52 balls, while Finn Allen made 40 for New Zealand.
- Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel and Nitish Reddy claimed one wicket each for India.