Abhishek Sharma Celebrates India’s Fastest T20I Century with Meditation Yoga Pose
Abhishek Sharma made history today, September 17, 2026, by scoring India's fastest T20I century off just 30 balls against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. This explosive knock surpassed Rohit Sharma's long-standing record of a 35-ball hundred.
India opening batter Abhishek Sharma marked a historic personal milestone with a moment of serene composure in New Delhi, celebrating the fastest Twenty20 International century by an Indian cricketer by striking a meditative yoga pose. The 25-year-old left-hander shattered Rohit Sharma’s eight-year-old national record by reaching triple figures off just 30 deliveries against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, contrasting his explosive batting display with a calm, seated gesture on the turf. Abhishek Sharma Breaks Rohit Sharma's Record For Fastest Century For India in T20 Internationals.
Abhishek Sharma Brings Out New Celebration
The historic feat occurred during the third and final match of the T20I series, where India, already holding an unassailable 2-0 lead, aimed for a clean sweep. Batting first, Sharma set the tone from the outset, dismantling the Afghan bowling attack with a display of aggressive strokeplay and impeccable timing. His innings was a masterclass in T20 batting, combining brute force with strategic shot selection, leaving the opposition in disarray.
A Celebration of Zen and Power
A Contrast of Power and Calm
Immediately upon completing the single that brought up his hundred in the ninth over, Abhishek removed his helmet, laid his bat aside, and settled into a cross-legged padmasana (lotus pose) near the pitch. With eyes momentarily closed and index fingers meeting his thumbs in a traditional chin mudra, the celebration provided a stark visual contrast to the boundary-heavy onslaught that preceded it.
The gesture was met with an enthusiastic standing ovation from a capacity home crowd and animated applause from the Indian dressing room. Indian coach Gautam Gambhir joined in with an appreciative smile to acknowledge the younger batter's feat as well near the dugout. Abhishek Sharma Hits 3rd Joint-Fastest Fifty For India in T20Is, Achieves Feat During IND vs AFG 3rd T20I 2026
Record-Breaking Performance
Sharma's 30-ball hundred eclipsed the previous Indian record held by Rohit Sharma, who scored a 35-ball century against Sri Lanka in 2017. This puts Abhishek Sharma firmly at the top of the list for the fastest T20I centuries by an Indian player. His ability to accelerate the innings from the very first ball has made him a formidable force in the shortest format of the game.
The innings today reinforces Abhishek Sharma's status as one of India's most exciting cricketing talents. With his blend of aggressive batting and a calm, focused mindset, he continues to redefine expectations in T20 cricket, setting new benchmarks for performance and mental resilience.
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