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Sharma's 38-Ball Ton Crushes New Zealand
27 Oct
Summary
- Sharma scored 113 runs off just 38 balls, a remarkable T20 century.
- Sharma and Sooryavanshi set a record powerplay partnership of 118 runs.
- Sharma credits meticulous preparation and 'manifesting' his explosive innings.
Abhishek Sharma achieved a remarkable century, smashing 113 runs from only 38 deliveries to secure a six-wicket win for India over New Zealand in the third T20I. This victory gave India an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series. Sharma partnered with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who contributed 45 runs, to establish a T20 international record of 118 runs without loss in the powerplay.
Sharma revealed that his explosive performance was a result of "manifesting" the innings, supported by meticulous preparation and a defined game strategy. The opening pair analyzed the pitch and Wellington's ground dimensions to exploit short square boundaries and the pace of the New Zealand bowlers.
He emphasized the importance of behind-the-scenes training and adapting to opposition tactics. Sharma reached his half-century in 15 balls and his century in 35, prompting praise from mentor Yuvraj Singh, who playfully challenged Sharma to beat his record of the fastest T20I fifty.
