In a thrilling display of power-hitting and masterful timing, Abhishek Sharma brought up his century in just 37 balls during the fifth T20I against England at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. This was a momentous achievement for the young star, marking his place as one of India’s most explosive T20 batters. While Abhishek didn’t surpass the record for the fastest century by an Indian, he came tantalizingly close.
Second-fastest T20I century by an Indian in international cricket
- Rohit Sharma: 35 balls (vs Sri Lanka, Indore, 2017)
- Abhishek Sharma: 37 balls (vs England, Mumbai, 2025)11
Abhishek also reached a significant career milestone, completing 500 runs in T20Is, further solidifying his rising stature in the Indian batting lineup. The defining moment of his century came in the 10.1 over, with a single off Brydon Carse to the covers, triggering celebrations in the stands.
Fastest centuries by Indian players across all T20 cricket
- Urvil Patel (Gujarat): 28 balls vs Tripura, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, November 2024
- Abhishek Sharma (Punjab): 28 balls vs Meghalaya, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, November 2024 (joint-fastest)
Abhishek holds the joint-fastest T20 century in Indian domestic cricket, alongside Gujarat’s Urvil Patel, both achieving the milestone in 28 balls during the 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Second-fastest fifty by an Indian in T20Is
Abhishek Sharma’s explosive knock also saw him score the second-fastest fifty by an Indian in T20Is, reaching the milestone in just 17 balls. The record still belongs to Yuvraj Singh, who famously hit six sixes in an over off Stuart Broad during his 12-ball fifty against England in the 2007 T20 World Cup.
India’s top fastest fifties in T20Is
- Yuvraj Singh: 12 balls (vs England, 2007 T20 World Cup)
- Abhishek Sharma: 17 balls (vs England, 2025)
Despite not breaking any records, Abhishek’s innings reaffirmed his role as a key component of India’s T20 strategy. With 10 sixes and 4 fours, his dazzling century laid the foundation for India’s dominance in the match.
