30-Ball Tornado! Abhishek Breaks Rohit’s Long-Standing Record
What Happened
India opener Abhishek Sharma blasted a stunning century off just 30 balls against Afghanistan in the third T20I in Delhi, setting a new record for the fastest T20I hundred by an Indian. He surpassed Rohit Sharma’s previous record of a 35-ball century against Sri Lanka in 2017. Abhishek eventually scored 108 off 34 balls, smashing 9 fours and 11 sixes.
Key Takeaways
Abhishek's 30-ball ton is not only the fastest by an Indian in T20Is but also the fastest T20I century by a batter from a Test-playing nation (Full Member), further cementing his rise as one of cricket's most explosive young batters.