Abhishek Sharma produced a devastating batting display against Afghanistan at Arun Jaitley Stadium on September 17, 2026, scoring 108 off 34 balls as India posted 221 for 7 in the third T20I. The young batter's explosive innings featured nine fours and 11 sixes, with 76 of his runs coming in the opening six overs, the highest individual score in that phase of any men's T20I. India's dominant performance extended to the bowling attack, with Afghanistan restricted to 94 all out, resulting in a 127-run victory.
Abhishek's century came at an extraordinary pace. He reached the three-figure mark in just 30 deliveries, breaking the full-member T20I record previously held jointly by Sikandar Raza and Finn Allen, who both scored centuries in 33 balls. The record also surpassed India's previous benchmark, the 35-ball century scored by Rohit Sharma against Sri Lanka in Indore in 2017.
"I remember in the first practice we spoke about how we want to dominate a game," Abhishek was quoted as saying by The Times of India.
The young opener credited Suryakumar for constantly encouraging him to make the most of the powerplay, while Gambhir wanted him to create an attacking atmosphere in the dressing ...