Finn Allen Praises India’s Batting After T20I Loss
New Zealand opener Finn Allen has praised India’s explosive batting performance following the visitors’ six-wicket victory in the third T20 International in Wellington on October 27, 2026. India chased down a target of 199 in just 13.2 overs, with Abhishek Sharma scoring a sensational century and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi providing aggressive support. The victory gave India an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.
Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Dominate New Zealand
Abhishek struck 113 from just 38 deliveries, helping India complete one of their fastest successful chases of a substantial T20I target.
The opening pair added 133 runs, putting New Zealand’s bowlers under sustained pressure from the beginning.
India reached 199 for four after New Zealand had posted 198 for three from their 20 overs.
The performance highlighted India’s aggressive approach to T20 cricket and the effectiveness of its young batting combination.
Finn Allen Praises India’s T20 Batting Strength
Allen acknowledged that New Zealand had considered their total competitive but struggled to contain India’s attacking batters.
He described India as one of the strongest teams in international cricket and said the defeat offered lessons for future encounters.
The New Zealand batter emphasised that understanding India’s batting methods would help his side develop more effective plans ahead of future international tournaments.
New Zealand Focuses on Auckland T20I
Despite losing the series, Allen maintained that the remaining matches would be important preparation for New Zealand’s longer-term objectives.
The fourth T20I is scheduled for October 30 at Auckland’s Eden Park, where shorter boundaries could produce another high-scoring contest.
Allen said New Zealand would review its performance and adapt its bowling strategies to challenge India’s aggressive batting lineup.
The hosts will conclude the T20I series in Hamilton on November 1.
