Abhishek Sharma Smashed His First T20I Century Against Zimbabwe, Breaks Rohit Sharma Record

There were a lot of sixes in Harare as Indian opener Abhishek Sharma broke a lot of records in the second Twenty20 International against Zimbabwe on Sunday. Opening batsman Abhishek, coached by legendary all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, made his international debut at the Harare Sports Club with a magnificent century against Sikandar Raza's enthusiastic Zimbabwe team.

Abhishek counterattacked the Blessing Muzarabani-starrer bowling attack after India parted ways with skipper Shubman Gill during the powerplay.

Abhishek Sharma Hit Century In His 2nd T20I

After India's slow start in the powerplay, Abhishek finished his first half-century in the 10th over, taking the Zimbabwe bowlers to the cleaners. The Indian opener scored his first fifty by hitting a six off Dion Myers. Abhishek switched gears after taking India to 74-1 in ten overs after being dropped on 27 in Luke Jongwe's first over. The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) hitter ensured Myers released 28 runs in the eleventh over. On tune Abhishek smoked two sixes and hit two fours in Myers' first ove

Abhishek Sharma Breaks Rohit Sharma Record

Opening batsman Abhishek Sharma became the batter with the most sixes in 2024, surpassing Rohit Sharma with his 47th six of the season. In Raza's third over, the umpire disallowed Abhishek, despite the fact that a successful review had put the Indian batsman on the verge of a century. Abhishek entered the nervous 90s with two sixes off Wellington Masakadza, continuing his batting assault before the final overs.

Scored 100 In Only 46 Balls

Abhishek hit another maximum off Masakadza, one hit shy of a century, to score his first century in 47 balls. Abhishek collaborated with Ruturaj Gaikwad to post the most elevated association for India (106) against Zimbabwe in the briefest arrangement. Scoring up 100 years in 46 balls, Abhishek turned into the third-quickest century-producer for India in T20Is.

Which Cricketer Has Fastest Century For India in T20

India's T20I centuries have been scored by Abhishek Sharma and KL Rahul in 46 balls. Veteran opener Rohit holds the record for crushing the quickest ton for India. In 2017, Rohit scored a century in 35 balls against Sri Lanka in Indore. Suryakumar Yadav, who scored a century in 45 balls against Sri Lanka at Rajkot last year, follows The Hitman.