Yuvraj Singh Celebrates Abhishek Sharma's Record-Breaking Century in T20I Triumph

In a thrilling match, Yuvraj Singh commended Abhishek Sharma for his explosive century as India triumphed over New Zealand by six wickets in the third T20I. Sharma's remarkable innings of 113 runs off just 38 balls helped India secure a 3-0 lead in the series. Yuvraj humorously reflected on his own batting skills while celebrating Sharma's achievement, highlighting the contributions of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and the team's overall performance. This match set several records, including the highest powerplay total in men's T20 Internationals. Read on to discover more about this exciting game and its standout performances.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 27, 2026, 18:44 IST

India Dominates New Zealand in T20I Series

New Delhi: Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh praised Abhishek Sharma for his explosive century, as India secured a six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the third T20I, clinching a 3-0 lead in the five-match series.

Under Yuvraj's guidance, Abhishek delivered a stunning performance at the Hnry Stadium in Wellington on Tuesday, scoring his fourth T20I century and helping India chase down New Zealand's total of 198/3 in just 13.2 overs. He reached his fifty in a mere 14 balls and finished with an impressive 113 runs off just 38 deliveries.

Yuvraj humorously acknowledged his own batting skills while congratulating the left-handed opener on his outstanding innings, tweeting, "You still can’t get 50 off 12 can you @OfficialAbhi04! Looks like two left-handers batting in their backyard!"

You still can’t get 50 of 12 can you @OfficialAbhi04! Looks like two left handers batting in their backyard!

#IndVsNZ

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) October 27, 2026

He further added, "And I can’t make 100 of 30 or 34 balls. Well played sir @OfficialAbhi04! Great innings aur apne single bhi le liye. Good stuff on the other end by #VaibhavSooryavanshi! Devastating combination! Hats off to @IamSanjuSamson, playing at no. 3 as a complete team man! Well-bowled by our bowlers to keep the score under 200! Great series win congratulations Team India," in another tweet.

And I can’t make 100 of 30 or 34 balls Well played sir @OfficialAbhi04 ! Great innings aur apne single bhi le liye Good stuff on the other end by #VaibhavSooryavanshi! Devastating combination! Hats off to @IamSanjuSamson, playing at no. 3 as a complete team man! Well-bowled by our bowlers to keep the score under 200! Great series win congratulations Team India

#IndVSNZ

@BCCI

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) October 27, 2026

Abhishek's innings concluded at 113 runs off 38 balls, showcasing a remarkable display of power-hitting that left the New Zealand bowlers struggling. This performance marked his 11th T20 century, making him the Indian player with the most hundreds in T20 cricket, surpassing Virat Kohli's previous record of 10.

Currently, Abhishek ranks third among players with the most T20 centuries, trailing only West Indies legend Chris Gayle, who has 22, and Pakistan's Babar Azam, with 13. His explosive innings was supported by the young talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who contributed 45 runs off just 19 balls, as they dismantled the New Zealand bowling attack during a record-setting powerplay.

India achieved a staggering 118 runs without losing a wicket in the first six overs, setting a new record for the highest powerplay total in men's T20 Internationals. The previous record was held by Romania, who scored 116/0 against Serbia in 2021.

The visitors also reached their team hundred in just five overs, marking the second-fastest in men's T20 cricket, following Eswatini's 4.5 overs against Mozambique earlier this year. Their fifty came in a mere 2.2 overs, equaling the joint-fastest team fifty in the format, a record previously set by Papua New Guinea against Vanuatu and Romania against Serbia.