Abhishek Sharma exploded onto the scoreboard with 108 runs in just 34 balls, smashing the previous Indian T20I century record of 35 balls held by Rohit Sharma. Eleven sixes and nine fours lit up the Arun Jaitley Stadium, turning the match into a one‑sided affair.
And it was the single in the ninth over that sealed the milestone, a moment that sent the crowd into a frenzy as the ball skittered over the boundary. The rhythm of his shots left the Afghan bowlers chasing ghosts.
After the final over, Abhishek stripped off his helmet, knelt on the pitch, and struck a meditation yoga pose—an unconventional celebration that drew cheers from the stands.
Coach Gautam Gambhir laughed heartily, while Abhishek’s father clapped in disbelief, a scene that captured the joy of a young talent breaking new ground.
His 108 was not only the fastest by an Indian but also the quickest century by a batsman from any Test‑playing nation, setting a new standard for explosive batting in the shortest format.
With this performance, Abhishek is now on the radar for all major tournaments, and India will look to harness his aggressive style as they gear up for the upcoming series against Pakistan.