In Wellington, Sharma smashed 113 off 35 balls, a record‑shattering knock that steered India to a 6‑wicket win over New Zealand.
The left‑hander racked up 11 sixes and nine fours, finishing at 113 off 38 deliveries, while the opening partnership with 15‑year‑old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced 118 runs in the powerplay.
Sharma’s century came in the 10th over, turning the game in India’s favour as the pair ran away to 156/1 after eight overs, before New Zealand’s bowlers could mount a serious comeback.
Sharma, who previously hit a 30‑ball hundred against Afghanistan, described the run‑rate as “easy” and praised the support from Sooryavanshi, who added a blistering 45 off 19 balls.
The win secures a 3‑0 series lead, leaving New Zealand with no chance to recover the five‑match contest.
India will face New Zealand again on Tuesday in the final two matches of the series.