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Abhishek Sharma scores record century in India’s T20I series sweep over Afghanistan

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 5:30 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Abhishek Sharma scores record century in India’s T20I series sweep over Afghanistan

Summary

Abhishek Sharma scored a record 108 runs off 34 balls in the third T20I against Afghanistan in Delhi. His innings included 11 sixes and helped India post a total of 221/7, leading to a comfortable 127-run victory. This win completed a 3-0 series sweep for India, with Sharma being named Player of the Match and Player of the Series after finishing the series with 209 runs. Afghanistan struggled yet again, bowled out for 94 in 14.1 overs, as India’s bowling dominated the contest.

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By the Numbers

•India reaches 221/7 in the final T20I against Afghanistan.
•Abhishek Sharma’s century is the fastest by an Indian in T20Is.
•India wins the series 3-0 after sweeping all three matches.
•Afghanistan is bowled out for 94, struggling with bat and ball.
•Sharma finishes the series with 209 runs overall.

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5:30 AMYahoo Sports — 'Very important for captain and coach to be on your side': Abhishek Sharma on Shubman Gill-Gautam Gambhir backing

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Abhishek Sharma made the most of that freedom on Thursday, smashing a record 30-ball century against Afghanistan in the third and final T20I in Delhi. His 108 off 34 balls, which included 11 sixes, helped India post 221/7 and complete a 3-0 series sweep with a 127-run win.
— Yahoo Sports

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