Abhishek Sharma Sets a New T20I Record with Explosive Performance
In a stunning display of batting, Abhishek Sharma has made history by scoring 135 runs off just 54 balls, setting the record for the highest individual score by an Indian batter in T20 Internationals. His remarkable innings took place at the Wankhede Stadium, where he dominated the England bowlers, surpassing the previous record of 126 runs set by Shubman Gill against New Zealand in Ahmedabad.
Sharma’s innings was nothing short of spectacular, featuring 13 sixes and 7 fours, which had the crowd erupting in excitement. Along the way, he shattered several records, including achieving the most sixes by an Indian player in a T20I match. The previous record was held by Rohit Sharma, who hit 10 sixes in a single game.
After a relatively quiet series following his impressive 79 runs in a previous T20I match in Kolkata, the left-handed batsman was determined to regain his form. He not only reached his century but did so with incredible speed, marking the second-fastest fifty by an Indian in T20Is and the fastest on home soil, reaching the milestone in just 17 balls.
Top Individual Scores by Indian Players in T20Is
- 135 – Abhishek Sharma vs England, Wankhede 2025
- 126* – Shubman Gill vs New Zealand, Ahmedabad 2023
- 123* – Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Australia, Guwahati 2023
- 122* – Virat Kohli vs Afghanistan, Dubai 2022
- 121* – Rohit Sharma vs Afghanistan, Bengaluru 2024
As cricket fans reflect on this incredible performance, Abhishek Sharma’s name will surely be remembered for his record-breaking achievement on this memorable day in Mumbai.
