Abhishek Sharma’s stunning in the 5th T20I against England shattered multiple records. He became the highest run-scorer of the series, delivering a match-winning performance. His explosive innings showcased his talent, setting new milestones and solidifying his place as one of India’s rising T20 stars.
Abhishek Sharma hit 13 sixes during his innings against England on Sunday.
Abhishek Sharma registered his second T20I century in sensational fashion on Sunday, hammering 135 runs off just 54 balls against England in the fifth IND vs ENG T20I at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Batting with an explosive strike rate of 250, Abhishek showcased his aggressive intent in T20 cricket. Having scored his maiden T20I century in only his second international match last year, he once again displayed his power-hitting prowess, smashing 13 sixes and seven fours to propel India to a formidable total of 247/9.
He took apart England’s pace attack, dismantling Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, and Jamie Overton to race to a 17-ball half-century inside the powerplay—now the second-fastest fifty by an Indian in T20Is. The left-hander continued his onslaught, taking on spinners Adil Rashid and Liam Livingstone to reach his hundred in just 37 balls, making it the second-fastest T20I century by an Indian, just two balls shy of Rohit Sharma’s record.
Abhishek’s breathtaking innings shattered multiple records. Let’s take a look at some of them.
IND vs ENG: Records Set by Abhishek Sharma with His 135 in the 5th T20I
- Highest individual score by an Indian batter in T20I cricket – 135 runs
- Second-fastest century by an Indian batter in T20Is – 37 balls
- Most sixes by an Indian batter in a single T20I innings – 13
- Second-fastest fifty by an Indian batter in T20Is – 17 balls
India had already secured the series with a 3-1 lead after four matches, but Abhishek Sharma lit up the dead rubber with his breathtaking century.
| Record | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Highest individual score by an Indian batter in T20Is | 135 runs |
| Second-fastest century by an Indian batter in T20Is | 37 balls |
| Most sixes in an innings by an Indian batter in T20Is | 13 sixes |
| Second-fastest fifty by an Indian batter in T20Is | 17 balls |
