Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav power India to series win over New Zealand in Guwahati
India sealed a T20I series win against New Zealand in Guwahati as Abhishek Sharma’s explosive unbeaten 68 and Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 57 helped chase down 154 in just 10 overs after disciplined bowling restricted the visitors.
India wrapped up a decisive series result against New Zealand in Guwahati after a match where the bowlers set the tone and the batters finished the job at extraordinary speed. Restricting New Zealand to 153/9, India chased the target in just 10 overs, losing only two wickets in a display of ultra-aggressive T20 batting. ([timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-new-zealand/ind-vs-nz-abhishek-sharma-suryakumar-yadav-blast-india-to-series-win-in-guwahati-after-bowlers-shine/articleshow/127527028.cms))
Match-defining batting and a quick chase
Abhishek Sharma smashed an unbeaten 68 off 20 balls while captain Suryakumar Yadav stayed not out on 57 off 26, ensuring the chase felt like a shortened game. The report highlighted Sharma’s record-making pace, including a blazing fifty that placed him among India’s fastest in T20Is, and noted that early setbacks did not slow the scoring. ([timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-new-zealand/ind-vs-nz-abhishek-sharma-suryakumar-yadav-blast-india-to-series-win-in-guwahati-after-bowlers-shine/articleshow/127527028.cms))
Earlier, India’s bowling plan and fielding intensity kept New Zealand under pressure through the innings. Jasprit Bumrah returned to claim 3/17, while Ravi Bishnoi’s comeback included a 2/18 spell, with support contributions helping prevent New Zealand from posting what looked like a par total on the surface. ([timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-new-zealand/ind-vs-nz-abhishek-sharma-suryakumar-yadav-blast-india-to-series-win-in-guwahati-after-bowlers-shine/articleshow/127527028.cms))
- New Zealand: 153/9
- India: chased in 10 overs (two wickets down)
- Top scorers: Abhishek Sharma 68* (20), Suryakumar Yadav 57* (26)
- Key bowlers: Bumrah 3/17, Bishnoi 2/18
With the series position now firmly in India’s favour, the win reinforces the team’s depth in power-hitting and its ability to translate early bowling control into match-ending chases—an increasingly valuable edge in modern T20 cricket. ([timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-new-zealand/ind-vs-nz-abhishek-sharma-suryakumar-yadav-blast-india-to-series-win-in-guwahati-after-bowlers-shine/articleshow/127527028.cms))