Abhishek Sharma Makes History in T20 Blast

Abhishek Sharma smashed the joint third-fastest half-century, hitting 16 sixes in a T20 match against Bengal. He recorded a 12-ball fifty, equaling Yuvraj Singh's record, and scored an unbeaten 148 runs, aiding Punjab's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy victory. His innings included a 205-run partnership with Prabhsimran Singh.

Abhishek Sharma cemented his place in cricket history by delivering the joint third-fastest half-century during a T20 match against Bengal. His explosive performance saw him break his own record for most sixes hit by an Indian in a T20 innings, reaching a spectacular unbeaten 148 runs.

Sharma's remarkable half-century came off just 12 balls, placing him alongside legendary cricketer Yuvraj Singh. His innings also featured a staggering 16 sixes and eight fours, as he and opener Prabhsimran Singh established a formidable 205-run partnership in just 13 overs.

Confronting a strong Bengal bowling attack, including India's Mohammed Shami, Sharma started aggressively and maintained the momentum, only facing one dot ball while accelerating to his half-century. His performance aligns him with elite T20 players like Chris Gayle and Hazratullah Zazai for rapid-fire scoring.

(With inputs from agencies.)