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Abhishek Sharma credits Sanju Samson’s sacrifice for India’s fearless batting approach

During the third fixture of the T20I series against New Zealand on Tuesday, October 27, India successfully ran down a target of 199 with massive efficiency, sealing the victory in just 13.2 overs. Abhishek Sharma led the charge by racing to a fifty in 15 deliveries and converting it into a century after 35 balls, eventually finishing unbeaten on 113 runs from 38 pitches while partnering alongside Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to accumulate 133 runs for the opening wicket inside 7.1 overs.

Following the match, Abhishek directed praise toward Sanju Samson, highlighting the senior batter's willingness to relinquish his usual opening slot and bat at number three for the sake of team balance. According to Abhishek, this unselfish adjustment by Samson fostered a collective atmosphere of sacrifice throughout the squad, paving the way for a fearless and productive batting display by the entire lineup.

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