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Abhishek Sharma hits record T20 ton as India beat Afghanistan by 127 runs

Opener Abhishek Sharma hit a record T20 century off 30 balls to set up a crushing 127 run win for India in the third match against Afghanistan and sweep the series 3-0. Left-handed Abhishek’s ton on Thursday was the fastest in a T20 international between full Test-playing nations as he guided India to 221-7 at […]

Abhishek Sharma, the prolific Indian batsman, credits captain Shreyas Iyer and head coach Gautam Gambhir for allowing him to express his natural game. The left-hander smashed a record-breaking 30-ball century against Afghanistan in the final T20I in Delhi, scoring 108 off just 34 balls with 11 sixes. This performance helped India post 221/7 and win the match by 127 runs, securing a clean sweep of the three-match series.

Abhishek named Player of the Match and Player of the Series after finishing the series with 209 runs. He emphasized the importance of team culture and the support of his captain and coach, stating that these elements enable him to perform at his best and avoid worrying about failures.

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