India's Abhishek Sharma sets fastest T20 century record
India batter Abhishek Sharma scored a century off just 30 balls in the third T20 international against Afghanistan — the fastest century in a T20I between two full-member cricketing nations.
India batter Abhishek Sharma has made cricketing history by reaching a century off only 30 balls, a feat recorded during the third T20 international match between India and Afghanistan.
The innings is being recognised as the fastest century ever scored in a Twenty20 international played between two full-member nations — countries whose cricket boards hold top-tier status within the sport's international structure.
A landmark in T20 cricket
T20 internationals are widely regarded as the fastest-paced format of the sport, where reaching a hundred in even 40 to 50 balls is already considered an exceptional achievement. Sharma's 30-ball century therefore stands out as a particularly rare milestone in the format's history.
The match formed part of a three-game T20 series between India and Afghanistan, with this being the third meeting between the two sides in the series. It was during this fixture that Sharma produced the record-breaking innings, showcasing his hitting power and speed at the crease.
The achievement was reported by BBC Sport, which tracks major developments in international cricket. Further details of the match, including the overall result, have not yet been fully confirmed.
