In a thrilling 5th T20I match of the England tour of India on Sunday, 02 February 2025, Abhishek Sharma delivered a sensational performance, scoring a record-breaking century in just 37 balls. India was off to a flying start and maintained a blistering run rate of over 14.00. Sharma’s innings was filled with breathtaking strokes, including 5 boundaries and 10 towering sixes.
Abhishek reached the milestone with a single off Brydon Carse’s delivery, taking off his helmet to celebrate his achievement. His century powered India to a dominating score of 145/2 in 10.1 overs when drinks were called. His ability to play aggressive yet calculated cricket showcased his class and determination.
Match Summary (India’s Innings)
- India’s Score: 145/2 (10.1 overs)
- Abhishek Sharma: 100*(37) [5 fours, 10 sixes, Strike Rate: 270.27]
- Suryakumar Yadav: 2*(2)
- Tilak Varma: 24 (15)
Fall of Wickets:
- 21-1 (Sanju Samson, 1.5 overs)
- 136-2 (Tilak Varma, 8.6 overs)
India’s batsmen dominated the English bowlers as none of them managed to control the run flow. The key bowlers struggled with high economy rates:
- Jofra Archer: 2-0-34-0
- Mark Wood: 2-0-21-1
- Jamie Overton: 1-0-25-0
How the Over Unfolded
The 9th and 10th overs demonstrated Abhishek’s intent to finish things quickly. In Adil Rashid’s over (9th), he smashed a four and kept rotating the strike, bringing him close to his century. He reached the landmark at the start of the 10th over when Carse bowled a wide delivery, followed by a single.
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This sensational knock by Abhishek Sharma has put India in a commanding position. Fans and cricket experts are already praising his performance, calling it one of the finest innings in T20 cricket history.
