Abhishek Sharma Creates Another World Record, Becomes Fastest To...

India's star opener Abhishek Sharma created another world record during the first T20I against England at Chester-le-Street, Durham. Abhishek, who opened the batting, reached the landmark of 100 sixes in T20Is in this match.

After opting to bat first, India lost Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan early. However, Abhishek showed great maturity and helped India get out of trouble. Despite his side being in early trouble, it didn't affect his usual aggressive style.

Abhishek Sharma Hits 100 T20I Sixes

Abhishek reached this milestone during the 4th over of the ENG vs IND 1st T20I. It was a short of a length delivery from the fast bowler Saqib Mahmood, which Abhishek pulled over deep backward square leg after getting into the shape early.

Abhishek Sharma 100 sixes record is not an ordinary milestone. He is now the fastest player to smash 100 sixes in T20I cricket in terms of balls faced. The left-hander took 785 balls to reach this landmark.

Abhishek broke the record of West Indies opener Evin Lewis, who took 789 balls to reach this iconic milestone. Here are the top 5 batters with 100 sixes in T20I cricket:

• 785 balls - Abhishek Sharma
• 789 balls - Evin Lewis
• 848 balls - Karanbir Singh
• 871 balls - Finn Allen
• 931 balls - Tim David

Abhishek Sharma sixes record isn't something new for the batter. Known as a prolific six-hitter, the talented opener has already reached several milestones during his short international career.

Excellent Knock From Abhishek Sharma

During this knock, Abhishek Sharma showed why he is amongst the best T20 batsmen in the world. India needed a good innings from him after losing two early wickets and the batter responded with a fine half-century.

The 25-year-old struck 59 off just 24 balls, a knock which included 6 fours and 4 sixes. Abhishek Sharma world record came when he hit his second six of the innings. He gave India a terrific start and stitched an important 82-run partnership with his captain Shreyas Iyer.

Team India will hope that Abhishek carries this form for the rest of the series. He will be under pressure to perform in each game with a dynamic opener like Vaibhav Suryavanshi waiting on the wings.