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Abhishek Sharma put on a breathtaking display of power-hitting as he tore apart England’s bowling attack in the fifth and final T20I at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The left-handed opener maximized the powerplay overs, playing aggressive cricket from the outset to give India a flying start after England captain Jos Buttler opted to bowl first.
Abhishek Sharma’s blistering century leaves England stunned
Abhishek brough🧔t up his century in just 37 balls, leaving the England camp shell-shocked. His innings was filled with effortless six-hitting and fearless stroke play, making it one of the most dominant batting performances in India’s T20I history. His innings not only put India in a commanding position early on but also set multiple records along the way.
With his 37-ball hundred, Abhishek registered the second-fastest T20I century by an Indian batter. The record still belongs to Rohit Sharma, who smashed a 35-ball century against Sri Lanka in Indore in 2017. However, Abhishek’s knock reaffirmed his reputation as an explosive top-order batter capable of dismantling bowling attacks in quick time. Abhishek went on to surpass Shubman Gill’s 126-run knock against New Zealand in 2023, making it the highest individual score by an Indian in T20Is. He eventually departed after playing a spectacular knock of 135 runs off just 54 balls, falling to Adil Rashid. His innings was laced with boundaries and towering sixes, keeping the Mum👍bai crowd on its feet throughout his stay at the crease.
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India posts a mammoth total of 247/9
India posted a formidable 247/9 in 20 overs, driven by a breathtaking 135 off 54 balls from Abhishek. The left-hander smashed seven fours and 13 sixes, dominating England’s bowling attack. Sanju Samson (16 off 7) provided an early boost, while Tilak Varma (24 off 15) played a supporting role. Shivam Dube (30 off 13) added late impetus, striking at 230.76. England’s Brydon Carse (3/38) was the pick of the bowlers, while Mark Wood (2/32) provided crucial breakthroughs. Jofra Archer and Rashid picked up a wicket each, but India’s aggressive approach kept them on the back foot.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Bebaak p🌄layer, Bebaak shatak! Abhishek sharma 👏 💯
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
⚡️💨 💯 Abhishek Sharma!
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt)
Abhishek Sharmဣa 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀
Incredible 37 ball 100
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan)
Abishek is becoming one of my favourite batters
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24)
Well done Abhishek brilliant 100 Simply outstanding ♠️🇮🇳🏏💞
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh)
Abhishek is the A in EA Sports 🔥😂
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals)
Abhishek Shar-MASS attack + CENTURY idi! 🔥🧡
We repeat, cuz our boy is smashing bounꦗdaries on repeat! 🔥🔁 |
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers)
Quote tweet🔥🔥
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99)
37 BALL HUNDRED BY ABHISHEK SHARMA.
– The 2nd fastest ever for India after Rohit Sharma in T20is.
— betvisa69.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
RECORDS OF ABHISHEK SHARMA:
– Highest individual score by an Indian in T20I.
– Most sixes by an Indian in T20I innings.
– Second fastest Hundred by an Indian in T20I.
– Second fastest fifty by an Indian in T20I.— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
