In the fifth and final T20 match against England at the Wankhede Stadium, Abhishek Sharma delivered a stunning batting performance, setting multiple records.
After winning the toss, England opted to bowl first, giving Team India the opportunity to bat. Making full use of the chance, Team India posted a massive total of 247 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 20 overs. Abhishek Sharma played an explosive innings, scoring the second-fastest century by an Indian in T20 internationals. Previously, Rohit Sharma held the record for the fastest century, achieving the feat in just 35 balls against Sri Lanka in Indore in 2017.
During the match, Abhishek Sharma smashed 13 massive sixes, setting a new record for the most sixes in a T20I innings by an Indian. Previously, Rohit Sharma held the record with 10 sixes against Sri Lanka.
Additionally, Abhishek became India's highest individual scorer in a T20I match, amassing 135 runs off just 54 balls.
He also earned the distinction of being the Indian batsman with the most runs in the powerplay, scoring 58 runs during that phase. Furthermore, he reached his century in just the 11th over, making it the fastest century by an Indian in terms of overs faced. The previous record belonged to Rohit Sharma, who had achieved his century in the 12th over.
Fastest Centuries By Indian Players in T20Is:
1. Rohit Sharma: 35 balls vs Sri Lanka in 2017
2. Abhishek Sharma: 37 balls vs England in 2025
3. Sanju Samson: 40 balls vs Bangladesh in 2024
4. Tilak Varma: 41 balls vs South Africa in 2024
5. Suryakumar Yadav: 45 balls vs Sri Lanka in 2023