India made history in T20I cricket during the fifth and final match against England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 2, 2025. Abhishek Sharma’s explosive knock set new records, making him India’s highest individual scorer in T20Is while also achieving the most sixes by an Indian in a single T20I innings. Let’s dive into the details of this record-breaking performance.
Abhishek Sharma’s Record-Breaking Innings
Highest Individual Score by an Indian in T20Is
- Score: 135 runs off 54 balls
- Previous Record: Shubman Gill (126* off 63 balls vs New Zealand, February 1, 2023)
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Date: February 2, 2025
Most Sixes by an Indian in a T20I Innings
- Total Sixes: 13
- Previous Record: Rohit Sharma (12 sixes in an innings)
India’s Top Powerplay Scores in T20Is
| Runs/Wickets | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95/1 | England | Mumbai | 2025 |
| 82/2 | Scotland | Dubai | 2021 |
| 82/1 | Bangladesh | Hyderabad | 2024 |
| 78/2 | South Africa | Johannesburg | 2018 |
Key Moments of the Match
- Fastest Fifty: Abhishek Sharma reached his half-century in 17 balls.
- Second-Fastest Century by an Indian: 37 balls (behind Rohit Sharma and David Miller’s 35-ball centuries).
- India’s Fastest Team 100: 6.3 overs.
- India’s Total Score: 247/9 in 20 overs.
Reactions from Captains & Players
- Jos Buttler (England Captain): “We played good cricket in patches but need to capitalize on crucial moments.”
- Suryakumar Yadav (India Captain): “The team is stepping up and taking responsibility, which is exactly what we demand.”
Conclusion
Abhishek Sharma’s explosive innings not only secured his place in India’s cricketing history but also reinforced India’s aggressive T20I approach. With a dominant series win (4-1), India has once again proven its strength in the shortest format of the game.
