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Left-handed opening batter Abhishek Sharma smashed his maiden cent👍ury, leading India to a commanding 100-run win ꦅover 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 du𒆙ck 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: ಞThe 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: Round♋ing out the list is another entry from Suryakumar Yadav, who struck a 49-ball century against New Zealand i🍃n 2022.
This list highlights the depth of batting talent in India, with both established stars and rising youngsters showcasing their ab𒀰ility to score quickly and dominate the bowling attack.
