Punjab the opener Abhishek Sharma also gave an exciting performance Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2024Crushing a 28-ball century against to Meghalaya in the final match of the group stage on Thursday. This thrilling innings equaled his record for the fastest T20 hundred by an Indian, a mark recently set by Gujarat. Urvil Patel in the same tournament.
Breaking the shackles of form: Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek’s fiery knock was sensational and led Punjab to chase down the target of 143 runs in just 9.3 overs. The left-handed batsman’s innings featured a jaw-dropping 11 sixes, cementing his position as one of the most destructive batsmen in the competition. Prior to this remarkable display, Abhishek endured a mediocre campaign, scoring just 149 runs in six innings with just one fifty to his name. However, Thursday’s innings was a turning point as the youngster unleashed his full potential for the script date.
Rewriting domestic cricket history: Join the fastest T20 hundred
Abhishek’s ton was his fourth in the SMAT and made him the highest run-scorer in the history of India’s first domestic T20 tournament. Shreyas Iyeris a three-ton record. His 28-ball milestone now shares second place on the global all-time list behind Estonia’s Sahil Chauhan, who hit a 27-ball century earlier this year. Gujarat opener Urvil had set the benchmark for Indian cricket last week by hitting a 28-ball ton. Tripura. He held the record for the fastest century in the tournament before 2023 Rishabh pantsHe scored a 32-ball hundred against Himachal Pradesh in 2018.
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surpasses Suryakumar Yadav’s record
Abhishek’s blitzkrieg didn’t just end with a century. He smashed 11 sixes in this knock Suryakumar Yadavthe record for most sixes by an Indian in a calendar year. Suryakumar hit 85 sixes in 41 overs in 2022, but Abhishek surpassed him this year with 86 sixes in just 38 overs. Suryakumar is third in 2022 with 71 sixes in 33 games. This exceptional innings led Punjab to a commanding victory and cemented Abhishek as one of the brightest stars in Indian cricket.
Here’s Twitter’s reaction:
Punjab captain Abhishek Sharma writes his name in lights! 11 sixes, 7 fours and 28 top tons. Unstoppable! 💪 #SMAT pic.twitter.com/nIsvCQ3L7h
— SunRisers OrangeArmy Official (@srhfansofficial) December 5, 2024
🚨 ABHISHEK SHARMA – INDIA’S FASTEST FASTER IN T20 HISTORY 🚨
– Syed Mushtaq Ali smashed Yuz off just 28 balls as Abhishek chased down 143 runs. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/K6PbcWPh4V
– Jones. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 5, 2024
🚨 NOTE THE WARNING 🚨
INDIA’S FASTEST CENTURY IN T20S.
YES, Urvil Patel HAS A COMPANY. 28-BALL CENTURY FOR ABHISHEK SHARMA 🔥 #SyedMushtaqAliTrophy
— Kaushik Kashyap (@CricKaushik_) December 5, 2024
Most T20 sixes in a calendar year by an Indian
87* (38 overs) – ABHISHEK SHARMA (2024)
85 (41) – Suryakumar Yadav (2022)
71 (33) – Suryakumar Yadav (2023)
66 (31) – Rishabh Pants (2018)
63 (42) – Shreyas Iyer (2019)
60 (32) – Sanju Samson (2024)#SMAT— Lalith Kalidas (@lal__kal) December 5, 2024
Abhishek Sharma now has the highest strike rate in a T20 century.
365.52 – Abhishek Sharma (Punjab) – Meghalaya, 2024*
351.21 – Sahil Chauhan (Estonia) – Cyprus, 2024
322.85 – Urvil Patel (Gujarat) – Tripura, 2024
309.30 – Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe) – Gambia, 2024
305.26 – Rishabh… pic.twitter.com/mR93tALH8e— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) December 5, 2024
Abhishek Sharma hit 100 off just 28 balls???? What does he eat.😳
— Bhawana (@cricbhawana) December 5, 2024
Hundred for Abhishek Sharma! 💯👏👏
He smashed a hundred in just 28 balls with 7 fours and 11 sixes for Punjab against Meghalaya in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. 🤯🔥🔥
Terrible knock from the Punjab captain who led the team from the front. 👌#AbhishekSharma #SMAT #SMAT2024 pic.twitter.com/ksrnqZxn99
— Sabir Zafar (@Sabir_Saabu01) December 5, 2024
Abhishek Sharma scored a hundred off just 28 balls in Syed Mushtaq Ali T20. crazy pic.twitter.com/JDZhoEHjTw
— RATNISH (@LoyalSachinFan) December 5, 2024
Number one https://t.co/yQbqrx1nX5
— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) December 5, 2024
hello hello hello https://t.co/mgHQqtmhLR
— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) December 5, 2024
Abhishek Sharma scored a hundred off just 28 balls, the second fastest in T20 cricket. Punjab chased down 143 in 9.3 overs against Meghalaya. Now they await other results to see if they can qualify for the knockouts. #SMAT2024
— Hemant Brar (@HemantBrar_) December 5, 2024
Joint Fastest 💯 #SMAT ➡️ Abhishek Sharma 100*(28).
Urvil Patel 100*(28)
What a shot.
Abhishek Sharma 106*(29).
4s ➡️ 8
6s ➡️ 11
SR ➡️ 365.52@pcacricket#PUNvME #SMAT2024 @SunRisers @IamAbhiSharma4— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) December 5, 2024
🚨 NOTEWORTHY 👉 Abhi reaches joint fastest T20 💯 by an Indian! 🔥
Just another day #PlaywithFire Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25 for Abhi 🤩 pic.twitter.com/J2y4BePzQP
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) December 5, 2024
Urvil Patel did it with Tripura – 28 ball 100. Now Abhishek Sharma scored a 28 ball ton with Meghalaya. Poor bowlers from Meghalaya.
— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) December 5, 2024
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