Abhishek Sharma Achieves 28-Ball Century And Breaks T20 Records In Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Abhishek Sharma made headlines by scoring a rapid 28-ball century in Punjab's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match against Meghalaya in Rajkot. This remarkable innings equalled Urvil Patel's record for the joint second-fastest T20 century.

Sharma's innings was nothing short of spectacular, as he broke several records in T20 cricket. Chasing a target of 143, the 24-year-old hammered an unbeaten 106 from just 29 balls, achieving an astonishing strike rate of 365.52. His innings included 11 massive sixes and 8 fours, leading Punjab to victory in only 9.3 overs.

This performance further cemented Abhishek's status as one of India's most explosive T20 batsmen. It marked his fourth century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, setting a new tournament record and surpassing notable players like Unmukt Chand, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Shreyas Iyer.

In the year 2024, Sharma has hit a record-breaking 87 sixes across 38 innings, surpassing Suryakumar Yadav's previous record of 85 sixes set in 2022. His achievement places him just behind Estonia's Sahil Chauhan, who holds the fastest T20 hundred record with a 27-ball effort against Cyprus.

Sharma's career continues to flourish with this milestone adding to his list of achievements, including a standout IPL 2024 season with Sunrisers Hyderabad. The franchise retained him for ₹14 crore ahead of IPL 2025 after he delivered an impressive season with a strike rate of 204.21.

Although Sharma had a quiet start to the SMAT season in 2024, this innings revitalised Punjab's campaign. Their dominant win not only kept them in the race for the knockout stages but also significantly improved their net run rate.

Expert Opinions on Sharma

A cricket analyst remarked on Sharma's impact: "He's a rare talent who can dominate bowlers from ball one. Whether in domestic tournaments or the IPL, his power-hitting is unparalleled."

This latest century and Abhishek's record-breaking spree of sixes solidify his position for IPL 2025 and upcoming international matches. Fans of Sunrisers Hyderabad eagerly anticipate more fireworks from this young batting sensation.