Abhishek Sharma Creates History - List of Records created by India batter

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Abhishek Sharma's explosive innings against England at the Wankhede Stadium was a masterclass in aggressive T20 batting, resulting in several record-breaking achievements.

The southpaw amassed a massive 135 runs in just 54 deliveries, hitting 7 fours and 13 sixes in the process. As the India batter powered through the English bowling, he created a number of records en route to his knock.

Highest Individual T20I Score for India

Sharma's 135-run knock stands as the highest individual score by an Indian in T20 Internationals, surpassing the previous record held by Shubman Gill, who scored 126 runs against New Zealand in 2022.

Second-Fastest T20I Century for India

He reached his century in just 37 balls, marking the second-fastest T20I hundred by an Indian batsman. This feat places him behind Yuvraj Singh's 35-ball century against England in 2007.

Second-Fastest T20I Fifty for India

Sharma achieved his half-century in a mere 17 balls, making it the second-fastest fifty by an Indian in T20Is, following Yuvraj Singh's 12-ball fifty during the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007.

Most Sixes by an Indian Batter in a T20I Innings

Throughout his innings, Sharma launched 13 sixes, setting a new record for the most sixes hit by an Indian in a T20I match. This surpasses the previous record of 12 sixes held by Yuvraj Singh.

Sharma's aggressive approach was evident as he fearlessly attacked England's bowlers, including hitting consecutive sixes off pacer Jamie Overton. His innings not only showcased his personal talent but also propelled India to a formidable total of 247 for 9, their 4th highest in T20I history.