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Abhishek Sharma's 14-Ball Blitz: India's 2nd Fastest T20I Fifty

Abhishek Sharma blasted a 14-ball half-century, the second-fastest by an Indian in T20I cricket, trailing only Yuvraj Singh's iconic 12-ball effort. His explosive 68* from 20 balls, alongside Suryakumar Yadav's 57*, powered India to chase down 154 in just 10 overs for an eight-wicket victory. With this win, India clinched the five-match T20I series, having won all three matches played so far. Sharma's innings also saw him surpass Suryakumar Yadav for the most T20I fifties in 25 balls or less.

Key Points: Abhishek Sharma Hits 2nd Fastest T20I Fifty for India

  • 14-ball fifty, second-fastest for India
  • Surpassed Suryakumar Yadav's record
  • Propelled India to 10-over chase
  • Secured T20I series win
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Abhishek Sharma slams second-fastest T20I fifty for India

Abhishek Sharma smashes a 14-ball fifty, India's second-fastest in T20Is, powering India to a 10-over chase and series win over New Zealand.

"This incredible feat showcases Sharma's aggressive batting style and ability to dominate opposition bowlers."

Guwahati, January 25

India's star opener Abhishek Sharma entered the record books, smashing the second-fastest half-century by an Indian in the T20I.

He achieved this feat against New Zealand in Guwahati on Sunday. Sharma slammed his fifty in just 14 deliveries.

Yuvraj Singh holds the record for the fastest T20I fifty, smashing 50 in just 12 balls against England in the 2007 T20 World Cup. This iconic innings included six sixes off Stuart Broad, making it one of the most memorable moments in cricket history.

With this fifty, Sharma also surpassed Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav to reach 50 runs in 25 or fewer balls in T20Is. Sharma has smashed nine T20I fifties in 25 balls or less, surpassing Yadav's eight such knocks. This incredible feat showcases Sharma's aggressive batting style and ability to dominate opposition bowlers.

With this fifty, Sharma also completed 1200 runs in T20I. He reached this feat in just 36 innings. Sharma made an outstanding 68 runs in just 20 balls, including seven fours and five sixes at a strike rate of 340.

Abhishek Sharma's fifty, paired with Suryakumar Yadav's blistering 57 off 26 balls, propelled India to a convincing eight-wicket win, chasing down 154 runs in just 10 overs. With this victory, India also took the five-match T20I series, winning all three T20Is.

The cheapest over that New Zealand bowled in the innings was 11, which happened twice. After Sanju Samson went first ball of the innings, Ishan Kishan, Abhishek and Suryakumar Yadav were ruthless.

One of the most crushing wins this Indian outfit has registered against a top-quality outfit.

New Zealand 153/9 in 20 overs (Glenn Phillips 48, Mark Chapman 32; Jasprit Bumrah 3/17) Vs India India 155/2 in 10 overs (Abhishek Sharma 68*, Suryakumar Yadav 57*)

- ANI

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Sarah B
Incredible power-hitting! A strike rate of 340 is almost unbelievable. The way he and Yadav chased down 154 in 10 overs was a masterclass.
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Rohit P
Bas, yehi wala intent chahiye team ko! Reminds me of the fearless cricket we played under Dhoni. Hope he gets a long run in the team now.
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Anjali F
Amazing talent, but let's not get carried away. This was against a second-string NZ attack at home. The real test will be in big tournaments overseas. Still, kudos to the young man!
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James A
Watching from the UK, this was sensational cricket. The comparison to Yuvraj's 12-ball fifty is apt. The bat speed and clean hitting were a joy to watch.
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Karthik V
1200 runs in just 36 innings! That's some consistency to go with the explosive power. He's making a very strong case for the T20 World Cup squad. 🔥

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