Abhishek Sharma's Explosive Half-Century: NZ Star Chapman Praises Game Awareness
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Abhishek Sharma's Explosive Half-Century: NZ Star Chapman Praises Game Awareness

  • Abhishek Sharma smashed a record-breaking 68 off 20 balls, including a 14-ball half-century, against New Zealand.
  • His performance helped India secure a 3-0 lead and seal the five-game series.
  • New Zealand's Mark Chapman credited Sharma's sharp game awareness and prior planning for his exceptional six-hitting ability.
  • Chapman acknowledged Sharma's dynamic and explosive batting, stating it's hard to stop a player in such form.
  • Despite the series loss, Chapman viewed facing India as ideal preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup, with New Zealand looking to improve.

Why It Matters: Abhishek Sharma's record-breaking half-century against NZ was powered by sharp game awareness and planning.

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