Abhishek Sharma smashed a stunning 35-ball century as India chased down New Zealands 199-run target in just 13.2 overs to win the third T20I by six wickets. His explosive knock powered India to an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series, while several records were broken during the chase.
Abhishek Sharma smashed a 35-ball century as India chased down New Zealand’s 199-run target in just 13.2 overs to win the third T20I by six wickets. The victory gave India an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.
Abhishek Sharma became the first batter to hit 100 sixes in the powerplay in men’s T20Is, setting a new record. The India opener also crossed 1,000 T20I runs in 2026, becoming the third Indian to achieve the feat in a calendar year.
Abhishek Sharma achieved the historic feat with his customary aggressive intent, leaping past previous benchmark holders to sit atop an elite list featuring global power-hitters and national teammate Suryakumar Yadav.
Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson added another chapter to their growing opening partnership story during India’s successful chase in the first T20I against New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Thursday.
From the elegant power of Rohit Sharma to the emerging explosiveness of Abhishek Sharma, the list of Indias leading maximum-hitters combines longevity, timing, and pure power. Here are the top seven Indian players who have hit the most sixes in T20I cricket history: