India set the world record for the fastest 'team 100' in T20Is

India produced a sensational batting display against New Zealand in the third T20 International (T20I) at Wellington on October 27, 2026. Chasing a formidable target of 199 runs set by the hosts, the Indian team completed the run-chase in just 13.2 overs, finishing at 199/4 to secure a six-wicket victory.

Abhishek Sharma led the relentless chase with a blazing century (113 runs off 38 balls), while young opening partner Vaibhav Sooryavanshi provided an explosive start (45 runs off 19 balls).

India's aggressive opening partnership broke three major team batting milestones in T20I cricket history: the joint-fastest team fifty, the fastest team hundred, and the highest powerplay score.

Record 1: Joint-Fastest Team Fifty in T20Is

India reached the 50-run mark in just 2.2 overs, equaling the fastest team fifty recorded in T20 International history. This feat also stands as the fastest team fifty among Full Member nations.

Sooryavanshi initiated the assault against Jacob Duffy before Abhishek Sharma expanded his stroke-play, forcing the opposition into early defensive changes.

Fastest Team Fifty in T20Is

Record 2: Fastest Team Hundred in T20Is

Maintaining an unprecedented scoring rate, India completed 100 runs in exactly 5.0 overs. This performance established a new world record for the fastest team century in T20 International history.

Abhishek Sharma reached his individual half-century in just 15 balls. Supported by Sooryavanshi's high-tempo striking, India maintained an extraordinary run rate above 20 runs per over throughout the opening spell.

Fastest Team Hundred in T20Is

Record 3: Highest Powerplay Score in T20I History

India capitalized fully on the mandatory fielding restrictions during the first six overs, accumulating 118 runs without losing a wicket (118/0).

This performance surpassed Romania's previous world record of 116/0 set against Serbia in 2021, establishing a new statistical benchmark for powerplay dominance.

Highest Powerplay Scores in T20Is

Match Summary and Series Context

Earlier in the match, New Zealand posted 198/3 in their 20 overs. Daryl Mitchell top-scored for the hosts with an unbeaten 89 off 52 balls, complemented by Finn Allen (40) and Bevon Jacobs (39*). Arshdeep Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Axar Patel claimed one wicket each for India.

India's opening partnership of 133 runs in 7.1 overs virtually sealed the contest. The six-wicket victory gave India an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match bilateral series.

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