ZIMvsIND: Abhishek Sharma's maiden T20I hundred powers India to victory
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Xtra Time Web Desk: 23-year-old Abhishek Sharma dazzled in the second T20I against Zimbabwe, smashing his maiden T20I century in just 46 balls. The SunRisers Hyderabad star became the 10th Indian batter to achieve this feat in international T20 cricket. The match, held in Harare on Saturday, July 7, saw Sharma's explosive batting display steer India to a commanding position.
Sharma's innings began steadily, scoring 28 off 24 balls by the eighth over as he built a partnership with Ruturaj Gaikwad after the early loss of captain Shubman Gill. However, the young batter unleashed his aggressive side, scoring the next 72 runs off just 22 balls. This included a 28-run over off Dion Myers, which featured two sixes and three boundaries.
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Sharma reached his fifty with a towering six, and in the 14th over, he hammered Zimbabwe's Wellington Masakadza for three consecutive sixes, bringing up his century. Although he was dismissed right after reaching the milestone, Sharma's knock had already put India in a strong position.
Dropped on 27 by Masakadza off Luke Jongwe's bowling, Sharma made the most of the lifeline, punishing the hosts for their mistake. His innings received applause from the Indian dressing room, with head coach VVS Laxman and captain Shubman Gill praising his fearless performance.
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Abhishek Sharma's remarkable hundred played a pivotal role in India's victory, as because of his century India could put up a massive total of 234. Indian bowlers bundled up Zimbabwe for 100 runs and levels the series.
