Abhishek Sharma’s Record-Breaking Knock Leads India to Dominant T20I Victory Over England

A packed Wankhede Stadium witnessed a masterclass from Abhishek Sharma as he powered India to a crushing 150-run victory over England in the final T20I of the series. Abhishek’s sensational 135 off 54 balls, the highest individual T20I score by an Indian, propelled the hosts to a massive total of 247/9. His innings was laced with 13 sixes—the most by an Indian in a T20I—alongside seven boundaries.

Despite losing Sanju Samson early, Abhishek launched a brutal counterattack, dismantling England’s bowling attack. His onslaught started in the third over with aggressive strokes against Jofra Archer and intensified in the fifth over when he smashed Jamie Overton for four consecutive sixes. His 17-ball fifty set the tone for India’s highest-ever Power play score in T20Is—95/1. He reached his century in just 37 balls, narrowly missing the all-time 35-ball record held by Rohit Sharma and David Miller. However, he still achieved a unique feat by becoming the fastest player to reach a T20I century within an innings, getting there on the first ball of the 11th over.

England, in response, crumbled under pressure. Their chase never gained momentum, with Phil Salt being the lone warrior, scoring a fighting fifty. The rest of the batting lineup faltered against India’s disciplined bowling attack, as the visitors were bundled out for a paltry 97 in just 11 overs. Apart from Salt, only Jacob Bethell managed to reach double figures.

Shivam Dube played a quick cameo, ensuring India maintained its momentum even after Abhishek’s dismissal. Wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel, filling in for the injured Sanju Samson, impressed behind the stumps with three catches, including a brilliant take off Mark Wood. Mohammed Shami starred with the ball, claiming three wickets.

This dominant performance sealed a 4-1 series win for India, with Suryakumar Yadav lifting the trophy. Abhishek’s innings further cemented his reputation as one of India’s most explosive T20 batters, building on his previous record-equalling 28-ball century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.