India Opener Slams Fastest T20 Century by an Indian Batter. Check Details

Published on: Dec 5, 2024 12:58 pm IST|Updated on: Dec 5, 2024 12:59 pm IST

Fastest T20 century by Indian

Punjab’s Abhishek Sharma delivered a jaw-dropping performance in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024, smashing an unbeaten 106 runs off just 29 balls to help his team secure a seven-wicket victory over Meghalaya.

Abhishek Sharma slams Fastest T20 Century by an Indian Batter

The match, held at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, saw Abhishek etch his name in history by equaling the joint-fastest T20 century by an Indian, reaching the landmark in just 28 balls.

Fastest T20 Century by Indian Batsman

Player Balls Taken
1 Abhishek Sharma 28 balls
1 Urvil Patel 28 balls
3 Rishabh Pant 32 balls
4 Rohit Sharma 35 balls
5 Urvil Patel 36 balls

Highest Strike Rate in T20 Century

Player Team Opponent Year Strike Rate
Abhishek Sharma Punjab Meghalaya 2024 365.52
Sahil Chauhan Estonia Cyprus 2024 351.21
Urvil Patel Gujarat Tripura 2024 322.85
Sikandar Raza Zimbabwe Gambia 2024 309.30
Rishabh Pant Delhi Himachal Pradesh 2018 305.26

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Meghalaya, batting first, managed 142/7 in their 20 overs. Arpit Subhas top-scored with 31, while Punjab’s bowlers, including Abhishek and Ramandeep, chipped in with two wickets each.

Punjab’s chase was nothing short of spectacular, as Abhishek unleashed a barrage of boundaries from the start, leaving the opposition bowlers clueless. His knock included clean hits to all corners of the ground and featured his fourth century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy—a record for the most centuries in the tournament’s history.

Punjab finished the chase in just 9.3 overs, strengthening their position in Group A. With four wins from seven matches, Punjab remains in contention for a quarter-final spot but faces stiff competition from Rajasthan, Bengal, and Madhya Pradesh, who lead the group with five victories each.

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