NZ vs IND, 3rd T20I: 6 Records Shattered by Abhishek Sharma During His 38-Ball 113 in Wellington
Abhishek Sharma smashed 113 off 38 balls as India beat New Zealand by six wickets in Wellington. He broke six T20I records, passing Kohli for most T20 centuries by an Indian batter and helping India set the fastest team 100 with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Abhishek Sharma's Record-Breaking Outing in Wellington
1. Most T20 Centuries by an Indian Batter
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2. Highest Strike Rate in 100+ Knock by Indian Batter in T20Is
3. Most Innings with 10+ Sixes by a Full Member Batter in T20Is
4. Fastest T20I Century on New Zealand Soil
5. Fastest Team 100 in Men's T20Is
The Henry Stadium in Wellington witnessed absolute carnage by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma, as the pair tore through New Zealand's bowling attack to record the fastest team 100 in Men's T20Is history.
Alongside Vaibhav, Abhishek smashed the previous overall record of 5.2 overs by Romania against Serbia, as well as the Full Member record of 5.3 overs held by South Africa and Australia. The Men in Blue hit the three-figure mark in exactly 5.0 overs (30 legal deliveries), making it the fastest century by any team in Men's T20Is.
In a 133-run partnership with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma contributed 80 off 25 balls, meaning he scored nearly 61% of the total runs scored in the partnership, dominating the record-breaking stand.