Historic blitz: Abhijeet Sharma's 30‑ball ton propels India

The third T20 International between India and Afghanistan turned into a showcase of power hitting when Abhijeet Sharma arrived at the crease. Within 30 deliveries he reached a century, ending with 108 runs off 34 balls, including nine fours and eleven sixes. This feat made him the fastest centurion from a Test‑playing nation and placed him third overall after Sahil Chaudhary’s 27‑ball hundred for Estonia and Mohammad Fahad’s 29‑ball knock for Turkey. Sharma’s half‑century arrived in 16 balls, and his on‑slaught left the Afghan bowlers bewildered. Partnering Sanju Samson, the duo amassed 142 runs for the first wicket in 9.5 overs, and the Indian side surged to 100 runs within six overs. Sharma also set a new powerplay record with 76 runs in the first 22 balls, the most by any batsman in a T20I powerplay. His previous innings in the series were 82 and 39 runs, confirming his dominance across all three matches.