India chased 199 in 13.2 overs, 6 wickets, to seal a 3-0 series win over New Zealand at Wellington.
Sooryavanshi, the 15‑year‑old prodigy, smashed 45 runs off just 19 balls, while Abhishek Sharma answered with a blistering 113 off 38. The opening pair added 133 runs in 7.1 overs, and the Indians powered through the first six overs for a record 118 runs without a wicket falling.
The turning point came early, the powerplay turning into a bazooka launch. In the third T20I every boundary seemed to echo across the stadium, and a viral video captured Sooryavanshi signing autographs near the boundary when a Ballia‑born fan shouted, ‘Garam paani piyo, thanda mat peena!’ The teenager smiled, returned the autograph, and the clip spread like wildfire.
Abhishek Sharma, after the match, shared a BCCI‑released video where he praised the youngster’s fearlessness, saying, ‘I saw him play with the same intensity as the Milkha Singh line, and it gave me the confidence to chase.’ The 15‑year‑old’s record‑shattering knock is being hailed as a turning point in the series.
With the series now sealed, India’s next challenge is the fifth and final T20I in New Delhi, where the hosts will look to keep the momentum.