Abhishek Sharma produced a breathtaking knock in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) Elite Group C clash between Punjab and Baroda on Tuesday, racing to a fifty in just 18 balls at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.
Punjab, batting first, got off to a flying start despite losing Prabhsimran Singh early for 16. Captain Abhishek Sharma took charge immediately, unleashing a flurry of boundaries—5 fours and 4 sixes—to reach his half-century at a staggering strike rate of 277.78.
Alongside him, Anmolpreet Singh provided solid support, scoring 23 off 10 balls as Punjab raced to 92/1 in just 6.5 overs.
Abhishek’s breakdown vs bowlers:
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Hardik Pandya: 12 off 4 balls (1 four, 1 six)
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Rasikh Salam: 25 off 8 balls (3 fours, 2 sixes)
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Raj Limbani: 8 off 4 balls
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Atit Sheth: 8 off 2 balls (1 six)
With an 88% boundary rate, Abhishek was unstoppable, dismantling every bowler he faced with clean hitting and impeccable timing.
Punjab look set for a massive total as their skipper continues to dominate in this must-watch Group C encounter.
