India Opener Slams Fastest T20 Century by an Indian Batter

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

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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