Abhishek Sharma slams second-fastest T20I half-century against New Zealand

Key facts

• Abhishek Sharma recorded the second-fastest half-century by an Indian in Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) in 14 balls.
• The record was achieved during the third T20I against New Zealand at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
• Abhishek Sharma hit five fours and four sixes to surpass Hardik Pandya’s previous second-fastest record of 16 balls.
• Yuvraj Singh holds the record for the fastest T20I half-century by an Indian, achieved in 12 balls against England in 2007.
• India successfully chased a target of 154 runs in 10 overs, posting 94/2 during the PowerPlay overs.
• The fastest T20I half-centuries by Indians include Yuvraj Singh (12 balls vs England, 2007), Abhishek Sharma (14 balls vs New Zealand, 2026), Hardik Pandya (16 balls vs South Africa, 2025), Abhishek Sharma (17 balls vs England, 2025), KL Rahul (18 balls vs Scotland, 2021), and Suryakumar Yadav (18 balls vs South Africa, 2022).