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
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.
