Abhishek Sharma Smashes Second-Fastest T20I Fifty for India
Abhishek Sharma Smashes 14-Ball Half-Century for India in T20I
MUMBAI: (Web Desk) – Abhishek Sharma etched his name in the record books by scoring a half-century off just 14 balls, becoming the second-fastest Indian batter to reach the milestone in T20 Internationals.
Powered by Sharma’s explosive innings, India defeated New Zealand in the third T20 International to take an unassailable 3–0 lead in the series.
The left-handed batter completed his fifty in 14 deliveries and remained unbeaten on 68 runs off only 20 balls, showcasing an exceptional display of power-hitting. His knock now stands as the second-fastest T20I fifty by an Indian player.
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The record for India’s fastest T20I half-century is still held by Yuvraj Singh, who achieved the feat in 12 balls against England during the 2007 T20 World Cup. Hardik Pandya ranks third with a 16-ball fifty, while Abhishek Sharma also holds the record for another rapid half-century scored off 17 balls.
Abhishek Sharma’s blistering performance once again highlighted India’s dominance in the shortest format of the game.
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