Abhishek Sharma Smashes Second T20I Century in just 37 balls
Indian opener Abhishek Sharma put on a stunning show at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, blasting a century against England in the 5th and final T20I of the series. The young left-hander took the England bowling attack apart, playing fearless strokes against the likes of Jofra Archer and Mark Wood.
With this ton, Abhishek became only the sixth Indian player to register multiple T20I centuries, joining an elite list of batting greats. Let’s take a look at the key stats from his record-breaking knock.
Blazing Knock from Abhishek Sharma
After India lost Sanju Samson early, Abhishek took charge and went on a boundary-hitting spree.
- India raced to 50 in just 4 overs thanks to his aggressive approach.
- Abhishek reached his fifty in just 17 balls, one of the fastest in Indian T20I history.
- He completed his century in just 37 deliveries, maintaining an unbelievable strike rate.
- India’s total crossed 100 in only 6.3 overs, setting a powerful platform.
Abhishek Joins an Elite Club of Indian T20I Centurions
With this knock, Abhishek has now scored two T20I centuries for India. He joins an elite list of Indian players with multiple tons in the format:
| Player | T20I Centuries |
|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 5 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 4 |
| Sanju Samson | 3 |
| KL Rahul | 2 |
| Tilak Varma | 2 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 2 |
Notably, Abhishek had earlier become India’s 10th T20I centurion when he smashed a ton against Zimbabwe in Harare in July 2024.
Another Record for Abhishek Sharma
According to Cricbuzz, Abhishek also set a new record for the most runs by an Indian batter in the Powerplay of a T20I:
- He scored 58 runs in the first six overs, surpassing Yashasvi Jaiswal’s record of 53 against Australia in Trivandrum (2023).
- Highest individual scores for India in T20Is
- 135 Abhishek Sharma vs Eng Wankhede 2025
- 126* Shubman Gill vs NZ Ahmedabad 2023
- 123* Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Aus Guwahati 2023
- 122* Virat Kohli vs Afg Dubai 2022
- 121* Rohit Sharma vs Afg Bengaluru 2024
- Most sixes for India in a T20I
- 13 Abhishek Sharma vs Eng Wankhede 2025
- 10 Rohit Sharma vs SL Indore 2017
- 10 Sanju Samson vs SA Durban 2024
- 10 Tilak Varma vs SA Joburg 2024
With this breathtaking performance, Abhishek Sharma has further cemented his place in India’s T20I setup. His fearless approach and ability to dominate world-class pacers make him one of the most exciting young talents to watch out for in the future!
