Abhishek Sharma Sets New T20I Record with Fastest 100 Sixes

Historic Achievement by Abhishek Sharma

In a remarkable display of skill, Abhishek Sharma made history by scoring his 13th half-century in T20I cricket during the first match against England on July 1 at Chester-le-Street Ground, Durham. The 25-year-old played a crucial role in stabilizing the Indian innings after early wickets fell, leaving the team at a precarious 6-2 within the first two overs. He launched a fierce counterattack during the powerplay, reaching his fifty in a mere 20 balls before being dismissed for 59 runs off just 24 deliveries. His innings included four sixes and six boundaries, marking his achievement of 100 sixes in T20I cricket.

Abhishek Sharma's Record-Breaking Performance

Abhishek has now set a new world record as the fastest player to hit 100 sixes in T20Is for a full-member nation, surpassing the previous record held by West Indies' Evin Lewis. Among Indian players, he is the first to achieve this milestone in under 1000 balls, breaking Suryakumar Yadav's record.

Additionally, Abhishek is the second-fastest player from a Test-playing nation to reach this milestone in terms of innings, with Evin Lewis holding the record at 42 innings. Abhishek surpassed Suryakumar Yadav's record by just one innings, becoming the quickest Indian to achieve 100 sixes in T20Is.

Overall, Abhishek joins the elite group of Indian players who have hit 100 sixes in the shortest format, alongside Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Suryakumar Yadav.