When a batter scores at such a breathtaking pace that even the opposition is left applauding, it says a lot about his talent. Abhishek Sharma delivered exactly that kind of performance against New Zealand, earning high praise from star Kiwi cricketer Daryl Mitchell after his explosive century powered India to a series-winning victory in the third T20I.
Abhishek Sharma smashed an incredible 113 runs off just 38 balls, including a half-century in only 15 deliveries, as India chased down a challenging target of 199 with remarkable ease. The visitors reached the target in just 13.2 overs, turning what appeared to be a competitive chase into a one-sided contest. India defeated New Zealand by six wickets in the third T20I in Wellington on Tuesday, taking an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series.
Speaking at the post-match press conference, Daryl Mitchell described Abhishek Sharma’s innings as a special performance, praising the quality of his power-hitting. He acknowledged that the Indian batter’s ability to dominate bowling attacks at the highest level is what makes him one of the best players in the world at his craft.
Daryl Mitchell also said that Abhishek Sharma’s performance was the kind of innings that would remain in people’s memories for a long time. Although New Zealand had already lost the series, he pointed out that two matches were still left to play.s
Abhishek Sharma completed his century in just 35 deliveries and celebrated by striking his now-famous meditation pose. His extraordinary knock left New Zealand’s players and spectators stunned by the sheer power and speed of his batting. With this victory, India completed a hat-trick of T20I series wins on the New Zealand soil. The team had previously secured a 5-0 series victory in 2020 and a 1-0 win in 2022.
While Abhishek Sharma grabbed most of the attention, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also played an explosive innings. He scored 45 runs off just 18 balls but his performance was overshadowed by Abhishek’s extraordinary century.
India also created history during the chase, recording the fastest team 100 in five overs and the highest-ever power-play score of 118 runs.
The opening partnership between Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was another major highlight of the match. The duo added 133 runs in just seven overs, producing an extraordinary display of attacking cricket that Daryl Mitchell believes will not be forgotten anytime soon, especially by the fans who witnessed it at the Westpac Trust Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand’s designated T20 venue.
Well played Abhishek Sharma!
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