Left-handed opening batter Abhishek Sharma smashed his maiden century, leading India to a commanding 100-run win over Zimbabwe in the second T20I of the five-match series at Harare Sports Club.
46-ball hundred for Abhishek Sharma
Playing in only his second international match, Abhishek rebounded spectacularly after recording a duck in his debut during the series opener. His scintillating 46-ball century marked the joint third-fastest ton by an Indian in T20I cricket and made him the fourth-youngest Indian to achieve this milestone in the shortest format.
Abhishek’s explosive knock included 7 fours and 8 sixes, propelling him alongside KL Rahul, who also scored a 46-ball century against West Indies in 2016. Abhishek’s performance has positioned him among some of India’s finest in T20I history.
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Here’s a look at the top five fastest T20I centuries for India:
1.) Rohit Sharma: The ‘Hitman’ holds the record for the fastest T20I century by an Indian batsman. He smashed a 35-ball hundred against Sri Lanka in Indore during the 2017 series.
2.) Suryakumar Yadav: The prolific Suryakumar Yadav finds himself at number two with a 45-ball century against Sri Lanka in 2023.
3.) KL Rahul & Abhishek Sharma: Both Rahul and Abhishek share the third spot with a 46-ball century. Rahul achieved his feat against West Indies in 2016, while Abhishek’s knock came during the ongoing tour of Zimbabwe in 2024.
4.) Suryakumar Yadav & Yashasvi Jaiswal: Suryakumar Yadav showcases his consistency in the list with another entry, this time for a 48-ball century against England in 2022. He’s joined by young talent Yashasvi Jaiswal, who achieved the feat against Nepal in the 2023 Asian Games.
5.) Suryakumar Yadav: Rounding out the list is another entry from Suryakumar Yadav, who struck a 49-ball century against New Zealand in 2022.
This list highlights the depth of batting talent in India, with both established stars and rising youngsters showcasing their ability to score quickly and dominate the bowling attack.
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