In a breathtaking display of dominance, Team India rewrote T20 cricket history on January 25 in Guwahati’s Barsapara Cricket Stadium. Chasing a challenging 154-run target in the third T20I against New Zealand, the Men in Blue completed the chase in a mere 10 overs, leaving 60 balls unused.
This unprecedented feat catapults India to the top as the full-member nation with the most balls remaining while chasing 150+ runs. The previous record stood at 37 balls by West Indies against South Africa in 2024, with England third at 33 balls.
Against New Zealand specifically, this marks the biggest margin of victory in terms of balls remaining for any chase. No team had ever overhauled a target against the Kiwis in under 10 overs before.
India’s juggernaut continues unabated. They now jointly hold the record for most consecutive T20I series wins with 11 since 2024, matching Pakistan’s streak from 2016-2018. At home, India leads with 10 straight series victories since 2022, surpassing Australia’s eight from 2006-2010.
New Zealand, electing to bat first after winning the toss, stumbled to 153/9. Glenn Phillips top-scored with 48, supported by Mark Chapman’s 32. Jasprit Bumrah starred with the ball, claiming 3 wickets.
In reply, Abhishek Sharma’s unbeaten 68 off 39 balls and captain Suryakumar Yadav’s 57 not out off 39 balls powered India to a 4-wicket win. This victory seals a 3-0 unassailable lead in the 5-match series, underscoring India’s T20 supremacy.