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.
Zealand. Abhishek Sharma: What Happened
BBC Sport reported on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 in a story involving Zealand. Abhishek Sharma, India, Zealand. Here is how the report opens:
Abhishek Sharma's 113 from 38 balls helps India chase a target of 199 in just 13.2 overs against New Zealand.
Photos: BBC Sport
It is one of many Cricket stories we are following today, and 2 outlets are covering it. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Major League Cricket and what to watch next.
Key Takeaways
- The story: Abhishek hits 35-ball ton as India hammer New Zealand
- Who’s involved: Zealand. Abhishek Sharma, India and Zealand
- League: Cricket
- First reported: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 by BBC Sport
- Coverage: 2 outlets are covering it: BBC Sport and ESPNcricinfo
How Other Outlets Are Covering It
The same CRI story, as reported by another outlet:
- Abhishek and Sooryavanshi power India to T20I series win in New ZealandESPNcricinfo India's openers plundered 132 in the first seven overs of the chase
Background: Major League Cricket
Major League Cricket (MLC), also known as Cognizant Major League Cricket for sponsorship reasons, is a professional Twenty20 (T20) cricket league in the United States. It is organized by American Cricket Enterprises (ACE) and sanctioned by USA Cricket. Founded in 2023, the league operates as a single entity consisting of six city-based franchises, each run by individual investor groups.
The inaugural season took place over three weeks at Grand Prairie Stadium in Grand Prairie, Texas, and Church Street Park in Morrisville, North Carolina, concluding on July 30, 2023.
Text from Wikipedia’s Major League Cricket article, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with Zealand. Abhishek Sharma?
Abhishek Sharma's 113 from 38 balls helps India chase a target of 199 in just 13.2 overs against New Zealand. BBC Sport reported the story on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
Who reported this CRI story?
BBC Sport first reported it on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. ESPNcricinfo also covered it. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related Cricket news.
Where can I get the latest Cricket news today?
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