In a breathtaking display of power-hitting at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, young Indian sensation Abhishek Sharma etched his name in cricket history with a magnificent 135 off just 54 balls in the fifth T20I against England. The innings not only helped India post a mammoth 247 but also sealed a commanding 4-1 series with a victory by 150 runs in the 5th T20I.
Sharma, who had already announced his arrival with a stellar 73 in the series opener at Eden Gardens, took his game to another level in this final encounter. The left-hander’s assault began in the powerplay itself, where he raced to 58 runs in just six overs, setting the tone for what would become a memorable innings.
The 23-year-old’s batting masterclass featured a perfect blend of timing and raw power. His innings was studded with breathtaking shots all around the ground, treating the packed Wankhede crowd to a spectacular display of T20 batting at its finest. The young star’s innings finally came to an end when he attempted an inside-out shot off Adil Rashid, only to be caught by Jofra Archer at deep cover.
As Sharma walked back to the pavilion, he received a standing ovation from both his teammates and the capacity crowd, acknowledging what could be considered one of the finest T20I innings played on Indian soil. His knock, which set up India’s eventual 150-run victory, included a particularly brutal assault on England’s bowling attack, making the most of the batting-friendly conditions at Wankhede.
This innings, coming in a series-defining match, has firmly established Sharma as one of India’s most exciting young talents in the T20 format, continuing the rich tradition of Indian batting excellence.
