Abhishek Sharma’s Record-Setting Century
Abhishek Sharma made history with a 28-ball century in the 2024-25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Abhishek’s explosive knock for Punjab against Meghalaya matched a record. It was for the fastest T20 hundred by an Indian batter. Urvil Patel set the record. Both players are now second to Estonia’s Sahil Chauhan. He scored a century in 27 balls earlier this year.
Abhishek’s breathtaking innings showcased his remarkable hitting skills. It cemented his reputation as a destructive T20 batter. The Sunrisers Hyderabad retained the southpaw for IPL 2025. He is one of India’s most exciting cricketing talents.
Fastest T20 Centuries: Top Records
- Sahil Chauhan – 27 balls
- Abhishek Sharma – 28 balls
- Urvil Patel – 28 balls
- Chris Gayle – 30 balls
- Rishabh Pant – 32 balls
Abhishek Breaks Suryakumar Yadav’s Six-Hitting Record
In his brilliant knock, Abhishek hit 11 sixes. This broke Suryakumar Yadav’s record for the most T20 sixes in a year by an Indian batter. Suryakumar, who hit 85 sixes in 41 innings in 2022, now trails Abhishek’s tally of 87 maximums in just 38 innings in 2024.
This achievement shows Abhishek’s power-hitting and consistency in T20s. It positions him as one of India’s top T20 players this year.
Most Sixes in a Calendar Year by Indian Batters
- Abhishek Sharma – 87 sixes in 38 innings (2024)
- Suryakumar Yadav – 85 sixes in 41 innings (2022)
- Suryakumar Yadav – 71 sixes in 33 innings (2023)
A Rising Star in Indian Cricket
Abhishek Sharma’s incredible knock and record-breaking sixes show he is a rising star in Indian cricket. As he gears up for IPL 2025, all eyes will be on his ability to replicate this brilliance on bigger stages.
