Abhishek hits 35-ball ton as India hammer New Zealand

Abhishek Sharma's 113 from 38 balls helps India chase a target of 199 in just 13.2 overs against New Zealand.

Abhishek Sharma struck a 35-ball century in India's astonishing chase of 199 in just 13.2 overs in the third T20 against New Zealand in Wellington.

Abhishek and teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blitzed 133 in seven overs for the first wicket, with their powerplay score of 118 setting a new record for international T20s.

Fifteen-year-old Sooryavanshi's 45 from 19 balls was merely a supporting act to Abhishek, who raced to his fifty from 15 deliveries as New Zealand's bowlers wilted.

After the youngster's departure in the eighth over, Abhishek helped India cruise towards their target, falling for 113 from 38 balls - which included nine fours and 11 sixes.

He fell short of equalling his record for India's fastest T20 hundred, which came off 30 balls against Afghanistan last month.

Source: BBC Sport