5th T20I: Abhishek Sharma Records Second-Fastest T20I Century for India
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Synopsis
On February 2, at Wankhede Stadium, Abhishek Sharma smashed the second-fastest T20I century for India, scoring a hundred in just 37 balls against England. His explosive innings helped India achieve their highest Powerplay score in T20 internationals.
Key Takeaways
- Abhishek Sharma scored the second-fastest T20I century for India.
- Achieved the milestone in just 37 balls.
- Contributed to India’s highest-ever Powerplay score.
- Joined elite company with Rohit Sharma in T20I records.
- Previously scored a 28-ball century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Mumbai, Feb 2 (NationPress) India’s young batting sensation Abhishek Sharma unleashed a remarkable performance, hitting the second-fastest T20I century for India. The left-handed batsman achieved his century in just 37 balls during the fifth and final T20I against England at the Wankhede Stadium.
After India faced an early challenge with the loss of Sanju Samson, Abhishek quickly turned the tide by aggressively attacking the English bowling.
His explosive innings kicked off in the third over, where he targeted Jofra Archer, striking a four and two massive sixes.
His aggression escalated as he continued to dominate bowlers like Mark Wood and Jamie Overton. Overton particularly suffered as Abhishek hit him for consecutive sixes in the fifth over, reaching his half-century in just 17 balls. He maintained his relentless assault, dispatching every bowler and reaching his century in a mere 37 balls, marking the second-fastest T20I century by an Indian.
Tilak Varma, batting alongside him, contributed significantly, leading India to their highest-ever Powerplay score in T20 internationals. By the end of the six-over fielding restrictions, India had an impressive 95/1, putting England on the back foot.
Abhishek’s explosive performance placed him alongside legendary player Rohit Sharma, who holds the record for the fastest T20I century for India, scored in just 35 balls against Sri Lanka in 2017.
Earlier, Abhishek had demonstrated his capability for rapid centuries, having equaled the record for the fastest T20 century by an Indian with a 28-ball hundred for Punjab in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in late 2024.
