Abhishek Sharma sets T20I record with fastest century against Afghanistan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 8:48 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Abhishek Sharma achieved a historic milestone on September 17, 2026, by scoring the fastest T20I century by an Indian. He reached his century in just 30 balls during the third T20I match against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. His explosive innings included 11 sixes and nine fours, contributing to a total of 108 runs off 34 balls. This performance surpassed the previous record held by Rohit Sharma, who scored a century in 35 balls. Following his milestone, Sharma celebrated with a yoga pose, leaving a positive impression on fans and teammates.
- •Abhishek Sharma scored 108 runs off 34 balls.
- •He reached his century in just 30 balls.
- •The match was played against Afghanistan in Delhi.
- •Sharma broke Rohit Sharma's previous record of 35 balls.
- •His celebration included a meditation yoga pose on the field.
- 8:48 PMYahoo Sports — Abhishek Sharma pulls off yoga celebration after smashing fastest T20I century by Indian - WATCH
"Abhishek Sharma smashed the fastest T20I century by an Indian batter, reaching the milestone in just 30 balls during the third and final T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Abhishek smashed 11 sixes and nine fours during his 108-run whirlwind knock off just 34 balls as he broke former India captain Rohit Sharma's record for the fastest T20I century by an Indian.
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