Abhishek Sharma Creates History with Explosive 106 in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Pramod
Mumbai - Abhishek Sharma has etched his name in Indian cricket history by scoring the fastest T20 century ever by an Indian player, smashing 106* off just 28 balls against Meghalaya in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Thursday. This breathtaking knock, featuring 11 sixes and 8 fours, not only sealed Punjab's victory but also placed Sharma alongside global T20 legends in the record books.
Sharma's fiery innings led Punjab to a commanding 10-wicket win, with the team chasing down Meghalaya's modest total of 141 runs in just 10 overs. Sharma’s explosive batting left the opposition bowlers reeling, as he achieved the record-breaking century in just 28 balls — making him the joint second-fastest player to reach a T20 century in top-level cricket.
Historic feat for India’s Abhishek Sharma
The left-handed batsman’s aggressive approach saw him score a remarkable 98 runs exclusively from boundaries — a display of pure power-hitting. Sharma's record is now etched in history alongside Gujarat's Urvil Patel, who had scored a similarly quick century earlier in the season. Abhishek’s astonishing 28-ball century has now placed him in the exclusive club of T20 cricket's fastest century scorers. Here’s a look at the top 5 fastest T20 centuries:
Fastest T20 Centuries in Top-level Cricket
Player Balls Match Year
Sahil Chauhan 27 Estonia vs Cyprus 2024
Abhishek Sharma 28 Punjab vs Meghalaya 2024
Urvil Patel 28 Gujarat vs Tripura 2024
Chris Gayle 30 RCB vs Pune Warriors 2013
Rishabh Pant 32 Delhi vs Himachal Pradesh 2018
This explosive performance further cements Abhishek Sharma's reputation as one of India's brightest T20 talents and marks a new milestone in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
