New Delhi, September 17 (Daily Kiran) : In a thrilling encounter on September 17, 2026, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, Abhishek Sharma made history by scoring the fastest century in T20 International cricket. His explosive innings not only set a new record among Test-playing nations but also positioned him as the third-fastest overall in the format.
Sharma reached his century in just 30 balls, showcasing an incredible display of power hitting. He hit 108 runs off 34 balls, including 9 fours and 11 sixes. Prior to this, the record for the fastest T20 century by an Indian was held by Rohit Sharma, who achieved the feat in 35 balls back in 2017.
Throughout his innings, Sharma appeared in sublime form, completing his half-century in a mere 16 balls. His performance left the Afghan bowlers struggling to contain his aggressive batting. Notably, he also set the record for the most times surpassing the 50-run mark in less than 20 balls.
Partnering with Sanju Samson, Sharma contributed to a staggering 142-run opening stand in just 9.5 overs. The Indian team reached the 100-run mark in just 6 overs, with Sharma becoming the highest run-scorer in the powerplay, amassing 76 runs off 22 balls. His remarkable performance followed strong outings in the previous two T20 matches, where he scored 82 and 39 runs, respectively.
This match not only highlighted Sharma’s explosive talent but also reinforced India’s dominance in the T20 format against Afghanistan.
Leave a Comment