Abhishek Sharma's T20 Blitz: A Record-Breaking Innings

Abhishek Sharma smashed 148 runs off 52 balls in a T20 match against Bengal, setting a record as Punjab posted 310-5, the fourth highest T20 total. His century in 32 balls was the third joint-fastest by an Indian. Sharma surpassed his own record with 91 sixes this year.

In a stunning display of power-hitting, Abhishek Sharma propelled Punjab to an impressive total of 310-5 in a T20 match against Bengal, firmly etching his name in the record books.

Facing a seasoned Bengal bowling attack featuring Mohammed Shami and Akash Deep, Sharma's 148 off just 52 balls was a masterclass. Opening the innings, the Punjab captain wasted no time, reaching his half-century in just 12 balls, marking the joint-second fastest fifty by an Indian in T20 cricket.

The 25-year-old left-hander reached his century in a mere 32 balls, achieving the third joint-quickest century by an Indian. With 16 sixes included in his explosive innings, Sharma also surpassed his own record of 87 sixes in a calendar year, bringing his T20 sixes tally to 91 this year alone.

(With inputs from agencies.)