Abhishek Sharma’s Blazing 135 Runs Stuns England in Series Decider
The young left-hander notched up his second T20I century, blasting 135 runs off just 54 balls in the fifth IND vs ENG T20I. His staggering strike rate of 250 highlighted his fearless and aggressive approach in the shortest format.
Having already scored a T20I century in just his second international match last year, Abhishek continued his explosive form. His th underous knock, laced with 13 sixes and 7 fours, powered India to a massive total of 247/9.
He made a fiery start in the powerplay, dismantling England’s pace attack, including Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, and Jamie Overton, to reach a 17-ball fifty—the second-fastest T20I half-century by an Indian.
Abhishek didn’t stop there. He took on Adil Rashid and Liam Livingstone, racing to a 37-ball century, which is now India’s second-fastest T20I hundred, just two balls behind Rohit Sharma’s record.
During this mind-blowing innings, Abhishek 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 T20I cricket – 37 balls
- Most sixes in a T20I innings by an Indian batter – 13 sixes
- Second-fastest fifty by an Indian batter in T20I cricket – 17 balls
Although India had already secured the series with a 3-1 lead, Abhishek Sharma turned the dead rubber into a thrilling contest with his breathtaking century.
| Record | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Highest Individual Score by an Indian in T20Is | 135 runs |
| Second-Fastest Century by an Indian in T20Is | 37 balls |
| Most Sixes in a T20I Innings by an Indian | 13 sixes |
| Second-Fastest Fifty by an Indian in T20Is | 17 balls |