Abhishek Sharma Completes 100 Sixes in T20Is, Achieves Feat During IND vs ENG 1st T20I 2026
The 25-year-old left-hander reached the landmark during the first T20I of the five-match bilateral series against England at the Riverside Ground, reinforcing his status as one of the most destructive boundary-hitters in modern international cricket.
India’s explosive opening batsman Abhishek Sharma achieved a significant personal milestone on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, hitting his 100th six in Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). The 25-year-old left-hander reached the landmark during the first T20I of the five-match bilateral series against England at the Riverside Ground, reinforcing his status as one of the most destructive boundary-hitters in modern international cricket. You can find India National Cricket Team vs England National Cricket Team Match Scorecard here.
Abhishek Sharma Completes 100 T20I Sixes
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Opening the innings for India after stand-in captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bat, Sharma targeted the English pace attack early under the Durham lights. Needing to clear the boundary to reach the centenary mark in international T20 cricket, Sharma accomplished the feat during an aggressive Powerplay display in the fourth over off Saqib Mahmood.
He struck three sixes and five fours in a blistering knock, scoring 44 runs off just 16 balls at a staggering strike rate of 275. His explosive start provided India with immediate momentum before he was eventually dismissed, laying a solid foundation for the visitors. India vs England Live Score Updates, 1st T20I 2026.
The milestone serves as a timely reminder of Sharma's clearing capabilities, coming on the heels of minor setbacks. Just hours before the match, the International Cricket Council (ICC) updated its T20I batting rankings, revealing that Sharma had slipped from the world number one spot.
He was replaced at the top by his Indian and Sunrisers Hyderabad teammate Ishan Kishan, following a temporary dip in form during India’s recent tour of Ireland. Sharma’s rapid response at Chester-le-Street demonstrates his ability to bounce back under pressure on the big stage.
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