In a historic display of power-hitting, Indian opening batsman Abhishek Sharma etched his name in the record books with a blistering 135 off 54 balls against England in the fifth and final T20I at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. His knock not only helped India post a formidable total but also shattered multiple records held by some of India’s biggest cricketing stars.
Put into bat by England, India got off to an aggressive start with Sanju Samson smashing a six off the very first ball. However, after Samson’s early departure, Abhishek Sharma took charge and launched a relentless assault on the English bowlers.
- Most Sixes in a T20I Innings by an Indian: Abhishek hammered 13 sixes, breaking the previous record of 10 sixes jointly held by Rohit Sharma (2017), Sanju Samson (2024), and Tilak Varma (2024).
- Highest Individual Score by an Indian in T20Is: His 135-run knock surpassed Shubman Gill’s record of 126 against New Zealand in 2023.
- Second-Fastest Half-Century and Century: He also registered the second-fastest fifty and hundred by an Indian in T20Is.
- Abhishek Sharma: 13 sixes vs England (2025)
- Rohit Sharma: 10 sixes vs Sri Lanka (2017)
- Sanju Samson: 10 sixes vs South Africa (2024)
- Tilak Varma: 10 sixes vs South Africa (2024)
- Suryakumar Yadav: 9 sixes vs Sri Lanka (2023)
Speaking after his record-breaking innings, Abhishek expressed his joy at achieving this milestone in front of a packed Wankhede crowd.
“It feels surreal. I’ve always admired players like Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Sanju Samson, and to surpass their records is a huge honor. My focus was to play fearless cricket and put the team in a strong position. I’m happy I could contribute to this victory.”
Abhishek’s knock powered India to a dominant total, and the bowlers capitalized on it, restricting England to a below-par score. This victory helped India seal the T20I series in style, showcasing the team’s incredible depth and talent.
With the T20 World Cup approaching, Abhishek Sharma’s performance has certainly put him in contention as one of India’s key players. His fearless stroke play and record-breaking achievements have cemented his status as one of the most promising young cricketers on the global stage.