Abhishek Sharma Becomes First Batter to Hit 100 T20I Powerplay Sixes
What Happened
India opener Abhishek Sharma became the first batter to hit 100 sixes during the first six overs of T20 Internationals. He reached the milestone against New Zealand in Christchurch on October 24, 2026, by hitting Matt Henry over extra cover. Abhishek scored 27 off 21 balls as India secured a four-wicket victory.
Key Takeaways
Abhishek leads the T20I powerplay six-hitting list with 100, ahead of Rohit Sharma's 98 and Martin Guptill's 97. The milestone highlights his aggressive batting during the opening overs.