Fastest to reach 100 sixes in T20Is: Abhishek Sharma scripts history vs England in Durham

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Abhishek Sharma became the fastest to 100 T20I sixes among full member nations, in 785 balls.
• He broke West Indies opener Evin Lewis’ previous record of 789 balls.
• Abhishek is only the fifth Indian batter to smash 100 sixes in T20 Internationals.

Abhishek Sharma scripts history vs England in Durham

Records tumble regularly in the age of fearless T20 batting, but some feel more significant than others. At Chester-le-Street, an Indian opener already regarded as one of the most destructive players in the format announced himself among the all-time greats of six-hitting in the shortest form.

Abhishek Sharma etched his name into the history books during the first T20I against England. The left-hander became the fastest batter from a full member nation to reach 100 sixes in T20 Internationals, adding another remarkable feather to a rapidly growing cap. The moment arrived at the perfect time for his under-pressure side.

With India rocked by the early dismissals of Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan, Abhishek launched a stunning counterattack, taking the fight to England’s bowlers from the very first ball he faced.

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Abhishek Sharma breaks the six-hitting record vs England

The milestone was reached in a typically explosive fashion. Abhishek brought up his 100th T20I six after smashing two towering blows in the third and fourth overs, completing the landmark in just 785 deliveries during another breathtaking display of clean, powerful striking.

That effort saw him surpass West Indies opener Evin Lewis, who had previously held the record after reaching the mark in 789 balls. The full list underlines just how far clear of the field the leading Indian and Caribbean hitters now sit in this category.

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Fewest Balls to Reach 100 T20I Sixes (Full Member Nations)

BallsPlayer785Abhishek Sharma*789Evin Lewis871Finn Allen931Tim David963Colin Munro1007Suryakumar Yadav

The achievement carried further significance, too. Abhishek became only the fifth Indian batter to smash 100 sixes in T20 Internationals, joining an elite group featuring Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Virat Kohli in the record books.

His blistering knock did not last much longer after the feat. England eventually ended the assault when Sam Curran trapped the opener lbw for a scintillating 59 from just 24 balls, with ball tracking confirming the delivery was crashing into leg stump.

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A record that captures Abhishek Sharma’s fearless rise

The nature of this record feels perfectly fitting for the player who now holds it. Reaching a six-hitting landmark faster than anyone from a Full Member nation is the ultimate statistical stamp on a batter whose entire game is built around relentless, uncompromising aggression.

What makes it more striking is his age and trajectory. Abhishek is still early in his international journey, yet already rewriting records once held by established superstars, suggesting these milestones are merely the beginning of a potentially extraordinary and era-defining career.

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