The star of the match was Abhishek Sharma, whose fiery half-century in just 20 balls equaled a record held by the iconic Yuvraj Singh.
Opening the innings, Abhishek Sharma showcased an explosive batting display. He hammered 79 runs off just 34 balls, laced with 5 fours and 8 sixes, at a strike rate of 233.
During his innings, Abhishek reached his half-century in just 20 balls, becoming only the third Indian player to achieve this feat in T20Is at home, alongside Yuvraj Singh.
Fastest Half-Centuries for India at Home (T20I): Suryakumar Yadav – 18 balls vs South Africa (Guwahati, 2022) | Gautam Gambhir – 19 balls vs Sri Lanka (Nagpur, 2009) | Abhishek Sharma – 20 balls vs England (Kolkata, 2025) | Yuvraj Singh – 20 balls vs Sri Lanka (Mohali, 2009)
Abhishek’s explosive knock was key in giving India a strong start to the series, taking 1-0 lead in five-match IND vs ENG T20I series.
The second T20I between India and England will be played on Saturday (January 25) at Chennai’s M.A. Chidambaram Stadium
Published at : 23 Jan 2025 12:56 PM (IST)
