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Abhishek Sharma hits record T20 ton as India beat Afghanistan by 127 runs

Abhishek Sharma hits record T20 ton as India beat Afghanistan by 127 runs

Summary

Abhishek Sharma scored the fastest century in a T20 international game between full Test countries, helping India win the third match against Afghanistan by 127 runs and complete a 3-0 series win. India scored 221 runs, while Afghanistan was all out for 94 runs.

Key Facts

  • Abhishek Sharma scored 108 runs off 34 balls, including 9 fours and 11 sixes.
  • His century came in 30 balls, the fastest in T20 internationals between full Test nations.
  • India scored 221-7 batting first at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
  • Afghanistan was bowled out for 94 runs in 14.1 overs.
  • India won the series against Afghanistan 3-0.
  • Afghanistan struggled with batting and lost early wickets to Indian bowlers like Axar Patel and Nitish Kumar Reddy.
  • India’s opening partnership with Sanju Samson scored 142 runs.
  • After this series, India will compete at the Asian Games in Japan starting September 19. Afghanistan will send a different team there.
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