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India<\/strong> continued their dominance in the T20I series against New Zealand<\/strong>, sealing an unassailable 3-0 lead with a commanding eight-wicket victory in the third match<\/strong> <\/a>at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday. The hosts once again followed a familiar blueprint: clinical bowling up front followed by a ruthless chase. New Zealand were kept to a modest total after losing wickets at regular intervals, leaving India with a straightforward target. The chase never looked in doubt as India cruised home with 60 deliveries to spare, underlining the gulf between the two sides in the series so far.<\/p>\n Jasprit Bumrah<\/strong> (3\/17) made an immediate impact with the new ball, unsettling New Zealand\u2019s top order with his relentless accuracy. Glenn Phillips<\/strong> provided early resistance with a brisk 48, including a couple of boundaries and a towering six, but India quickly tightened the screws. Hardik Pandya<\/strong><\/a> broke the opening momentum by dismissing Rachin Ravindra<\/strong>, who struggled to get going and perished trying to force the pace.<\/p>\n Bumrah then delivered the decisive blows in quick succession, first removing the dangerous Tim Seifert<\/strong> before cleaning up the tail to finish with a clinical performance. His spell reduced New Zealand and effectively knocked the wind out of their innings. Ravi Bishnoi<\/strong>, meanwhile, continued his remarkable consistency in his comeback match, picking up 2\/18 and keeping the middle order in check. Although Mark Chapman<\/strong> and Mitchell Santner<\/strong> added late runs, Bishnoi ensured New Zealand never escaped, restricting them to 153\/9, well below par on the surface.<\/p>\n Also READ: <\/strong>From Abhishek Sharma to Yuvraj Singh: Top 5 fastest T20I fifties against full member teams<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Chasing a modest target, Abhishek Sharma<\/strong> turned the contest into a one-sided affair with another breathtaking display at the top of the order. After an initial golden duck for Sanju Samson, the explosive opener changed gears instantly, launching a 14-ball half-century, the second-fastest by an Indian, to set the tone for the chase. From there, he barely put a foot wrong, timing the ball sweetly and punishing anything loose with a strike rate of 340.<\/p>\n Abhishek smashed an unbeaten 68, laced with seven boundaries and five towering sixes, making a mockery of the target. Captain Suryakumar Yadav<\/strong> joined the party with a blistering 57* off 26 balls, registering his first half-century in the series and ensuring the outcome was never in doubt. Abhishek fittingly dominated the finish as India reached 155\/2 in just 10 overs, capping off a dominant all-round performance and confirming India\u2019s supremacy in the series with two matches still to play.<\/p>\n If there was any doubt for Surya\u2019s form, it\u2019s all clear. Another thumping victory by team India.<\/p>\n \u2014 Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Still can\u2019t get a 50 off 12 balls, can you? \ud83e\udd2a Well played \u2013 keep going strong! \ud83d\udcaa\ud83c\udffb @OfficialAbhi04<\/a> #IndVSNz<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/6MQe1p6sx4<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) January 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Bade aaram se \ud83d\ude0e Absolute domination, well played and congratulations Team India \ud83d\udc4f #INDvNZ<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/IBRnsiD6lO<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) January 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n If teams don\u2019t prepare differently against this Indian batting line up, its good night \ud83d\ude34 #INDvsNZ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ashwin \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 (@ashwinravi99) January 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Well done Team india 3-0 . Well played @surya_14kumar<\/a> @abhisar_sharma<\/a> well bowled @Jaspritbumrah93<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n That\u2019s how you win a series \ud83d\udc4f \u2014 Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) January 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n India’s batting unit in T20 is the kind that gives sleepless nights to opposition bowlers. There is a smashing match-winner at every spot. India has an aura, hope this stays all through the World T20. Kaala teeka laga do sub pe.<\/p>\n \u2014 Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Unreal game \ud83d\udd25 Sealed the series in style \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3#INDvNZ<\/a> \u2014 Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) January 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n India have faced 272 balls in this series. And they have hit 94 off them for boundaries\u2026! I repeat, 94. \u2014 Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) January 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n A chase of 154 completed in just 10 overs \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n \u2013 India lead the series, 3-0#INDvNZ<\/a> #TeamIndia<\/a> #CricketTwitter<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/77TJI5D8KI<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nJasprit Bumrah and Ravi Bishnoi script New Zealand\u2019s batting collapse in 3rd T20I<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Abhishek Sharma\u2019s fireworks seal the deal for India in style<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Here\u2019s how fans reacted:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Dominant bowling with key strikes from @Jaspritbumrah93<\/a> and others, and explosive batting from @OfficialAbhi04<\/a> and @surya_14kumar<\/a> made it a memorable night. Proud of this India performance \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3\ud83d\udcaa pic.twitter.com\/96RSHUhKc7<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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Unreal batting \u26a1<\/p>\n
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A boundary every 2.9 balls\u2026! #INDvNZ<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/IsATZrQ9E8<\/a><\/p>\n\n