India took the third T20I by a wide margin after Abhishek Sharma exploded with a 100 off 30 balls, smashing Afghanistan’s bowlers from the very first over.
Sharma’s blistering start didn’t stop at the century; he also amassed 76 runs off just 22 balls in the opening six overs, the highest individual score in any men's T20I’s first six overs.
That 76 eclipsed Portugal’s Kuldeep Gholiya’s 74 off 25 balls and put Sharma at the top of the all‑time list for the first six overs. The record sits ahead of Travis Head’s 73 off 22 and a few other notable performances.
The stadium roared as the crowd watched a left‑hander turn a routine opening into a fireworks display—sixes over the ropes, fours over the boundary, and a crowd that seemed to hold its breath with every strike. Commentators praised the aggressive approach, noting that Sharma’s timing and power left Afghan bowlers scrambling.
With the win, India now leads the series 2-0. The final match is set to be the decider, and all eyes will be on whether Sharma can keep the momentum going in the next encounter.