Abhishek Sharma Surpasses Chris Gayle in T20I Sixes Record
· Sports · Times of India, NDTV Sports
Indian opener Abhishek Sharma surpassed West Indies great Chris Gayle for the second-most innings featuring 10 or more sixes in men's T20 internationals. Sharma achieved this milestone by smashing 11 sixes in his explosive 113 runs off 38 balls against New Zealand in the third T20I on Tuesday. India secured a six-wicket victory with 40 balls to spare, taking an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. Sharma has now registered three T20I innings with at least 10 sixes, moving ahead of Gayle, who achieved the feat twice. Austria's Karanbir Singh leads this list with five such innings.
Why it matters
Abhishek Sharma's record-breaking performance highlights his growing stature in T20I cricket and contributes significantly to India's series victory. This achievement could boost his career and influence future team selections.
Read the original report — Times of India
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