Abhishek Sharma's 'Lucky Seat' Superstition Fuels Record-Breaking 14-Ball Fifty

• Abhishek Sharma scored the second fastest T20I fifty by an Indian, reaching 50 in just 14 balls against New Zealand in Guwahati.
• He revealed a superstition about a 'lucky seat' on the team bus, attributing his previous duck to sitting elsewhere and his comeback to returning to his original spot.
• Sharma remained unbeaten on 68 off 20 balls, including seven fours and five sixes, leading India to an eight-wicket victory.
• He partnered with Suryakumar Yadav (57 not out) for an unbeaten 102-run stand, chasing down 154 in just 10 overs.
• India secured the five-match series 3-0, with strong performances from bowlers like Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya.

Why It Matters: Abhishek Sharma's superstitious 'lucky seat' played a role in his historic 14-ball fifty and India's dominant win.