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India Smashes Records With 10-Over Chase, Suryakumar Hails Aggressive Brand

India demolished New Zealand by eight wickets, chasing a target of 154 in a mere 10 overs for a record-breaking victory in the third T20I. Captain Suryakumar Yadav praised his team's aggressive brand of cricket and highlighted the contributions of top-order batters and bowler Ravi Bishnoi. The win sealed the five-match series 3-0 and marked India's 11th consecutive T20I series win, equalling a world record. Abhishek Sharma's blistering 68 not out off 20 balls was instrumental in the historic chase.

Key Points: India's Record 10-Over Chase vs NZ, Suryakumar Yadav on Aggressive Cricket

  • India chases 154 in just 10 overs
  • Biggest win margin vs NZ while chasing
  • Equals Pakistan's record of 11 consecutive T20I series wins
  • Abhishek Sharma smashes 68* off 20 balls
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"The brand of cricket we want to play": Suryakumar Yadav after India's record-breaking win

India chases 154 in 10 overs for record T20I win. Suryakumar Yadav praises aggressive brand, Abhishek Sharma stars. Series sealed 3-0.

"This is the brand of cricket we want to play. - Suryakumar Yadav"

Guwahati, January 25

After thrashing New Zealand by eight wickets in the third T20I, Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav hailed his side for playing an aggressive brand of cricket.

During the post-match presentation, Suryakumar added that the top-order batters made his job easy while batting. He also praised leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi, who registered 2/18 in four overs.

"This is the brand of cricket we want to play. We know how to bat from 20 for 3. The top two or three batters made my job easy. Ravi Bishnoi's plans are clear. He knows his strong points. Good to have him in the side, good rest for Varun Chakaravarthy," the Indian captain said as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.

After suffering a thrashing defeat, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner credited Team India's bowling for restricting them to a below-par total on a surface that was good for batting.

"Credit to India with the ball. Powerplay wickets were key. Knew it'd be a scrap after putting up 150. It was a good wicket. Cutters held a lot, but credit to India's bowlers. 180-190 wickets, to be fair," the New Zealand captain said.

Sharma made an outstanding unbeaten 68 runs in just 20 balls, including seven fours and five sixes at a strike rate of 340.

Abhishek Sharma's fifty, paired with Suryakumar Yadav's blistering unbeaten 57 off 26 balls, propelled India to a convincing eight-wicket win, chasing down 154 runs in just 10 overs. With this victory, India also took the five-match T20I series, winning all three T20Is.

India's 10-over chase is also the fastest in terms of balls (60) to spare against a full member nation while chasing a 150-plus target. The previous best was by the West Indies, who chased down the target (164) with 37 balls to spare against South Africa in 2024.

India's win is also the biggest margin against New Zealand chasing any target - no side has chased down a target inside 10 overs vs them.

This was India's 11th consecutive T20I series win (2024-ongoing) among full member teams, equalling Pakistan's record from 2016-18.

Team India also extended their record of winning the most consecutive T20I series at home (10) among full member nations. The previous best is by Australia - 8.

New Zealand 153/9 in 20 overs (Glenn Phillips 48, Mark Chapman 32; Jasprit Bumrah 3/17) vs India 155/2 in 10 overs (Abhishek Sharma 68*, Suryakumar Yadav 57*).

- ANI

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Priya S
So proud of the team! The intent from ball one was clear. Bishnoi was brilliant too, his economy rate was fantastic. This aggressive mindset is exactly what we need before the T20 World Cup. More of this, please!
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Rohit P
Records tumbling left and right! Fastest chase, biggest margin vs NZ, equalling Pakistan's series record... this team is on a mission. SKY's captaincy has been spot on. He's getting the best out of these youngsters.
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Sarah B
While the batting was spectacular, let's not forget Jasprit Bumrah's spell. 3/17 in 4 overs on a batting pitch? That's world class. The bowlers set up the game. A complete team performance.
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Vikram M
Abhishek Sharma, remember the name! A strike rate of 340 is just insane. This is the kind of talent pipeline we need. Hoping he gets a consistent run now and isn't dropped after one bad series. Management needs to back such players.
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Michael C
Fantastic win, but a small note of caution. New Zealand were without some key players like Kane Williamson. The real test will be in a high-pressure knockout match. This brand is great, but needs to be sustainable under all conditions.
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Kavya N

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