Guwahati, Jan. 25 -- It was a clinical, almost ruthless display by India as they completed a comprehensive 3-0 sweep of New Zealand with an eight-wicket win in the third T20 International at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium here on Sunday.
Abhishek Sharma's breathtaking assault at the top, followed by a captain's knock from Suryakumar Yadav, ensured the contest was effectively decided well before its halfway mark.
Chasing 154, India lost Sanju Samson to the very first ball, but that solitary success for New Zealand only delayed the inevitable. What followed was an exhibition of modern T20 batting, marked by clarity of intent and exceptional execution.
Abhishek set the tone immediately, showing no hesitation in taking the bowlers on, whether...