
Discover 5 remarkable records set by Abhishek Sharma during his explosive 135-run innings. Team India opening batter Abhishek Sharma’s fiery knock of 135 runs in the fifth and final T20I on February 2, 2025, led Suryakumar Yadav and his men to win the thriller. The southpaw delivered a record-breaking performance in the final game of the series, hammering 135 off 54 balls featuring seven boundaries and 13 towering sixes, setting a new record as an Indian batter.
His blistering performance not only showcased his batting prowess but also made significant moments for the Indian cricket team as they transitioned into the ODI format with a series against England starting from February 6 in Nagpur to boost the preparation for the 2025 Champions Trophy. In the same vein, here are the top five significant milestones he achieved during his stunning performance.
Highest Individual Score by Indian Player
The star player’s score of 135 runs has been the highest individual score as he surpassed the mark etched by opening batter Shubman Gill of 126 runs, which he set in 2023 against New Zealand.
Second-Fastest Century by an Indian Player
The southpaw Abhishek Sharma reached the milestone in just 37 balls, making it the second-fastest T20I century after Rohit Sharma’s 35-ball knock.
The greatest number of sixes in a T20I innings by an Indian player
With 13 sixes to his name, the young batter broke the record for most sixes hit by an Indian batter in a T20I game, surpassing the record of 10 held by players like Sanju Samson and Rohit Sharma.
Fastest Century in Terms of Overs He Faced’
The left-handed batter has achieved his hundred in just 10.1 overs of the innings, setting a world record for the fewest overs to reach the century, surpassing South African batter Quinton de Kock’s previous record of 10.2 overs.
Most Runs Scored in Powerplay by an Indian Player
The star batter has piled up 58 runs during the power plays of the game, shattering Yashasvi Jaiswal’s record of 53 runs scored by an Indian player in the T20I game.
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