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Abhishek Sharma Smashes Fastest T20I Century By An Indian, Gets 100 Off 30 Balls In IND Vs AFG 3rd T20I

New Delhi, September 17: Team India opener Abhishek Sharma smashed a sensational century off just 30 balls during the third T20I against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday. Abhishek's 30-ball hundred included nine fours and 10 sixes, as he raced to 100 at a strike rate of 333.33. His explosive knock helped India reach 132/0 in 8.3 overs after Afghanistan opted to bowl…

Abhishek Sharma Smashes Fastest T20I Century By An Indian, Gets 100 Off 30 Balls In IND Vs AFG 3rd T20I

In a thrilling third T20I match at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday, Indian opener Abhishek Sharma shattered the record for the fastest century by an Indian player, scoring a breathtaking 100 runs off just 30 balls. The left-handed batsman achieved this remarkable feat with nine fours and 10 sixes, maintaining an impressive strike rate of 333.33.

This record-breaking knock propelled India to a formidable total of 132/0 in just 8.3 overs, after Afghanistan chose to bat first. The sensational performance came as no surprise to fans, as Abhishek Sharma had previously scored two centuries in T20Is - one off 37 balls against Sri Lanka in Mumbai and another off 35 balls against the same team in Indore back in 2017.

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