Abhishek Sharma’s Sensible Ton Powers India To 247/9 In fifth T20I Towards England

A fired-up Abhishek Sharma unleashed a flurry of sixes to shatter the repute of England bowlers en route the second-fastest T20I century by an Indian batter, because the hosts made an enormous 247 for 9 within the fifth and remaining sport on the Wankhede Stadium right here on Sunday.

Opening the innings, Abhishek, who scored 135 off 54 balls with the assistance of seven boundaries and 13 sixes, smashed his century off simply 37 deliveries, however did not equal Rohit Sharma’s file by simply two balls. Rohit had hit a 35-ball T20I ton for India towards Sri Lanka in 2017.

Abhishek additionally scored a 17-ball half-century, which was the second quickest for India, when he hit Jamie Overton for an enormous six within the fifth over. He additionally shared a 115-run second-wicket partnership with Tilak Varma (24).

Earlier, England skipper Jos Buttler gained the toss and elected to bowl however the choice appeared to have backfired as Abhishek despatched the guests on a leather-based hunt. India made one change to the facet, bringing in pace-bowling stalwart Mohammed Shami instead of the lanky fast Arshdeep Singh.

For England, Mark Wooden changed Saqib Mahmood within the taking part in XI.

Transient Scores: India 247 for 9 in 20 overs (Abhishek Sharma 135, Tilak Varma 24, Shivam Dube 30; Brydon Carse 3/38, Mark Wooden 2/32).