Yuvraj Singh jokes about Abhishek Sharma's T20I record while fans celebrate his 113

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Last updated Oct 27, 2026

Yuvraj Singh jokes about Abhishek Sharma's T20I record while fans celebrate his 113
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Yuvraj Singh humorously addressed Abhishek Sharma after Sharma's recent innings, where he scored 113 runs against New Zealand in the third T20I at Wellington. While Sharma's performance was praised, he fell short of breaking Singh's record for the fastest T20I half-century, set in 2007. Sharma reached his half-century in 15 balls, missing the 12-ball milestone. The two cricketers share a close bond, with Yuvraj mentoring Sharma since his debut in 2024. Fans responded positively to both players on social media, acknowledging their contributions to Indian cricket.

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  • •Abhishek Sharma scored 113 runs in the third T20I against New Zealand.
  • •Sharma reached his half-century in 15 balls but missed Yuvraj's record.
  • •Yuvraj Singh jokingly remarked on Sharma's close miss via social media.
  • •Fans celebrated both players' contributions to the Indian team.
  • •The match took place on October 27, 2026, at Wellington.
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  • 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — Yuvraj Singh pokes fun at Abhishek Sharma for failing to break his T20I record as fans hail India opener for 113 vs New Zealand
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Yuvraj poked fun at Abhishek Sharma as his 12-ball 50-run record in T20Is remained intact.

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