Abhishek Sharma scores 2nd fastest half-century in T20Is for India on Sunday. (Picture Credit: AFP)
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News1825-01-2026, 23:16

Yuvraj Singh Trolls, Praises Abhishek Sharma After Near-Record T20I Fifty

  • Abhishek Sharma scored a 14-ball fifty for India against New Zealand in the 3rd T20I at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.
  • This is the second-fastest T20I fifty by an Indian, narrowly missing Yuvraj Singh's 12-ball record from 2007.
  • Yuvraj Singh tweeted, playfully trolling Abhishek for not breaking his record but also praising his performance.
  • Abhishek remained unbeaten on 68 runs off 20 balls, hitting 7 fours and 5 sixes with a strike rate of 340.
  • India chased down 154 runs in 10 overs, winning by 8 wickets, largely due to Abhishek's explosive innings.

Why It Matters: Abhishek Sharma's rapid 14-ball fifty sparked a viral tweet from Yuvraj Singh, highlighting his near-record feat.

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