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In a remarkable showcase of skill and power, Abhishek Sharma etched his name into cricket history with a spectacular innings against England. In the fifth T20I held in Mumbai, Sharma scored an impressive 135 runs off just 54 deliveries. His performance included seven boundaries and an astounding 13 sixes, propelling him to a strike rate of 250.

The innings was crucial, as 78.51% of his runs came from boundaries and sixes, underscoring his aggressive playing style. Abhishek reached his century milestone in just 37 balls, marking the second-fastest century by an Indian in T20 Internationals. His explosive start also saw him achieving the second-fastest fifty by an Indian, reaching it in just 17 balls.

Abhishek’s knock did not just break personal and national records; it also had significant implications on several T20I benchmarks. His score of 135 is now the highest by an Indian batter in T20Is, surpassing Shubman Gill’s previous high score of 126*. Additionally, this score is currently the joint eighth-highest in T20I history, alongside Michael Levitt from the Netherlands.

The match also saw India reaching the fastest 100-run mark in T20Is at 6.3 overs and achieving their best powerplay score of 95/1 in the format. Such team achievements were driven by Abhishek’s blistering pace and exceptional skill, as he also set the record for hitting the most sixes by an Indian in a T20I innings with 13 hits beyond the boundary.

Sharma’s century is notable as the second-fastest among full-member nations, paced only by the feats of Rohit Sharma and David Miller. Notably, he reached his 100 in just 10.1 overs, the quickest for any batter in T20Is, showcasing his incredible speed and control at the crease.

Abhishek Sharma’s performance not only demonstrates his potential but also sets a new benchmark for future Indian players in T20 cricket. His ability to dominate the game with such intensity and consistency marks a significant milestone in Indian cricket’s T20I narratives.

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