Abhishek Sharma has stormed into the record books by becoming the fastest batter to hit 50 sixes in T20 internationals. The young opener achieved the feat in just 331 balls, during India’s high-voltage Super Four match against Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, September 21.
Explosive Start Against Pakistan
Chasing 172, Abhishek wasted no time in making an impact. On the very first ball he faced, he launched Shaheen Shah Afridi into the stands for six. A few overs later, he smashed Abrar Ahmed for another maximum, which took his overall T20I tally to 50 sixes. By the end of the powerplay, he had already struck three boundaries and two sixes, putting Pakistan under immense pressure.
Fastest to Reach 50 Sixes in T20Is (Full-Member Teams)
- 331 balls – Abhishek Sharma (India)
- 366 balls – Evin Lewis (West Indies)
- 409 balls – Andre Russell (West Indies)
- 492 balls – Hazratullah Zazai (Afghanistan)
- 510 balls – Suryakumar Yadav (India)
Breaking Past Records
The record previously belonged to Evin Lewis, who required 366 balls to reach the landmark. For India, Suryakumar Yadav held the mark with 510 balls before Abhishek’s blistering strike rate shattered both milestones.
A Rising Power-Hitter
Abhishek’s achievement underlines his fearless style and growing reputation as one of cricket’s most dangerous power-hitters. At just the start of his T20I journey, his ability to clear boundaries with ease is turning him into a key match-winner for India.
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