Abhishek Sharma

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Abhishek Sharma Hits India's Third-Fastest T20I Hundred and Makes History with Back-to-Back Sixes

Abhishek Sharma - Cricket - Record-breaking inning - Ruturaj Gaikwad - T20I - Yuvraj Singh

🏏🔥 Abhishek Sharma's sensational hitting ability led India to victory against Zimbabwe! Find out how he made history with three consecutive sixes and shattered records in the T20I series. #Cricket #T20 #AbhishekSharma

Abhishek Sharma made headlines in the cricket world with his remarkable performance, hitting India's third-fastest T20I century. His explosive batting style and fearless approach set him apart, becoming the first Indian to reach a hundred with three consecutive sixes when data is available. Abhishek's century propelled India to a formidable total of 234 for 2, paving the way for a dominant victory over Zimbabwe.

The young star's incredible hitting ability was praised by his teammate Ruturaj Gaikwad, who commended Abhishek for taking on the spinners with finesse. Abhishek's maiden T20I hundred, achieved in just 46 balls, showcased his potential and solidified his place in the Indian cricket scene. His rapid century played a pivotal role in India's 100-run win over Zimbabwe, leveling the five-match series at 1-1.

Abhishek Sharma's stellar performance didn't go unnoticed as he scripted history with his 46-ball T20I hundred, leaving fans and experts in awe of his talent. The SunRisers Hyderabad player's impressive achievement overshadowed even the legendary Rohit Sharma, breaking records and making a significant mark in Indian cricket history.

In a heartwarming twist, Abhishek's father, Rajkumar Sharma, shared how he reminded his son of his six-hitting prowess after a challenging first match. This motivational reminder seemed to have worked wonders as Abhishek's exceptional century in the second T20I showcased his true potential and ability to shine under pressure.

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Stats - Abhishek Sharma hits India's third-fastest T20I hundred (ESPNcricinfo.com)

He is the first Indian in men's internationals to get to his hundred with three back-to-back sixes (where data is available)

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I always believe in my hitting ability: Abhishek Sharma (Deccan Herald)

Abhishek announced his arrival on the big stage as his 100 took India to 234 for 2 before the visitors bundled the hosts out for 134 in 18.4 overs for a ...

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"He took on the spinners really well": Ruturaj Gaikwad on Abhishek ... (Hindustan Times)

After playing an unbeaten knock for his side in the second match of the five-match series, star India batter Ruturaj Gaikwad heaped praise on young Abhishek ...

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Abhishek Sharma's first T20 ton helps India beat Zimbabwe by 100 ... (The Associated Press)

Abhishek Sharma has scored his first Twenty20 century as India crushed Zimbabwe by 100 runs in the second T20 to level the five-match series at 1-1.

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IND v ZIM: Watch Abhishek Sharma get to maiden T20I hundred ... (India Today)

India vs Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I: 23-year-old Abhishek Sharma hit 8 sixes as he hit his maiden T20I hundred in just 46 balls. The SunRisers star became only the ...

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Abhishek Sharma smashes India to comfortable win over Zimbabwe (Reuters India)

Abhishek Sharma thrashed his way to a quick-fire century to set the foundation for a comfortable 100-run victory for India over Zimbabwe in the second of ...

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ZIM vs IND, 2nd T20I: Abhishek Sharma smashes 46-ball hundred ... (Sportstar)

Indian opener Abhishek Sharma smashed a 46-ball hundred against Zimbabwe in the second T20I in Harare on Sunday.

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Abhishek Sharma scripts history with 46-ball T20I hundred vs ... (India Today)

India vs Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I: Abhishek Sharma hit a 47-ball hundred and Ruturaj Gaikwad a 47-ball 77 as India posted 234 in Harare on Sunday.

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Abhishek Sharma's father: After 1st match, I reminded him six-hitting ... (The Indian Express)

Rajkumar Sharma, his father, says he couldn't connect properly in the first match but has made the most of this opportunity the second time around.

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Abhishek Sharma breaks Rohit Sharma's record, slams maiden ... (Hindustan Times)

Abhishek Sharma notched up his first-ever century for India in 46 balls. The India opener also shattered Rohit Sharma's record in the 2nd T20I. | Crickit.

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Abhishek Sharma credits blazing ton to teammate's bat (ICC Cricket)

Abhishek Sharma smashed a brilliant maiden international hundred in the second T20I of the series against Zimbabwe in Harare.

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Abhishek Sharma's territory is expanding (ESPNcricinfo.com)

The opener has a reputation for being a basher but in Harare he showed that he has more gears to his game.

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Sixer King? Abhishek Sharma reveals how father's advice helped ... (India Today)

India vs Zimbabwe: 23-year-old Abhishek Sharma hit as many as 8 sixes on Sunday when he brought up his maiden T20 international century.

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'Shubman Gill's bat': Abhishek Sharma reveals his secret weapon ... (Livemint)

Abhishek Sharma revealed the secret to his success after hitting his maiden century during 2nd T20I encounter on Sunday.

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How VVS Laxman's 'IPL' reminder, father's 'six-hitting' pep talk ... (Hindustan Times)

Rajkumar Sharma, Abhishek's father, revealed how his son bounced back from dismissal for duck on his debut to score a 46-ball ton in 2nd T20I versus ...

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"Many more to come", says Yuvraj Singh to Abhishek Sharma after ... (Hindustan Times)

India opener Abhishek Sharma's second T20I against Zimbabwe became more special after former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh congratulated him for his maiden ton ...

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Abhishek Sharma video calls Yuvraj Singh after sizzling hundred vs ... (India Today)

Abhishek Sharma video-called his family as well as Yuvraj Singh after scoring a sizzling maiden international hundred. The opener's mentor was proud of ...

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ZIM v IND: Harare hero Abhishek Sharma on using Gill's bat - 'I ... (WION)

Abhishek Sharma was all over the news for his record-equalling third-fastest T20I hundred for India against Zimbabwe on Sunday (July 7) in Harare; however, ...

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Suryakumar Yadav's bombastic posts on Abhishek Sharma, Rinku ... (Hindustan Times)

Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rinku Singh, who were dismissed cheaply in the series opener, carved out destructive knocks to help India win in 2nd ...

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Mentor Yuvraj was very happy when I got out for duck, he must be ... (The Hindu)

India opener Abhishek Sharma shares how mentor Yuvraj Singh supported him through his T20I debut and maiden century.

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