Abhishek Sharma’s Record 108 Sets New T20I Benchmarks as India Crush Afghanistan

Abhishek Sharma delivered a breathtaking batting performance in the third T20I against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, smashing 108 runs from only 34 deliveries as India completed a dominant 3-0 series sweep.

The left-hander's extraordinary innings featured nine fours and 11 sixes, with his century arriving from just 30 balls. That made it the fastest T20I hundred by a batter representing a Full Member nation and the third-fastest century overall in men's T20I cricket.

Fastest T20I Century for India

Abhishek reached his hundred in only 30 balls, breaking the previous Indian record for the fastest T20I century. His landmark came during the ninth over of India's innings, making the achievement even more remarkable.

Only Estonia's Sahil Chauhan, who scored a century from 27 balls against Cyprus in 2024, and Turkey's Muhammad Fahad, who reached three figures from 29 balls against Bulgaria in 2025, have recorded faster T20I centuries overall.

108 Runs From Just 34 Balls

Abhishek eventually finished with 108 from 34 balls. His strike rate of 317.64 reflected the extraordinary speed of his scoring, while nine fours and 11 sixes accounted for 102 of his 108 runs.

According to the statistical breakdown, 94.44 percent of his runs came through boundaries. That is the highest percentage of runs scored through fours and sixes in a men's T20I hundred.

11 Sixes in a Record-Breaking Assault

The 11 sixes hit by Abhishek were another major highlight of his innings. It is the second-highest number of sixes by an Indian men's batter in a T20I innings.

Abhishek himself occupies the top position on that list after striking 13 sixes against England at Wankhede Stadium in 2025.

Fastest T20I Hundred by Overs

The speed of Abhishek's innings was not limited to the number of deliveries. He reached his hundred at the 8.3-over mark, the earliest point at which any batter has completed a T20I century.

He previously held the same record after reaching three figures at the 10.1-over mark against England at the Wankhede Stadium. Quinton de Kock and Rohit Sharma previously occupied the next positions on this list.

Another Explosive Powerplay for Abhishek

Abhishek's attack began almost immediately. He reached his half-century from only 17 balls and finished the Powerplay unbeaten on 76 from 22 deliveries.

That 76 not out was the highest individual score at the end of the Powerplay in a T20I innings where ball-by-ball data is available. India's overall score also reached 100 without losing a wicket during the first six overs.

Historic Opening Partnership With Samson

Sanju Samson provided excellent support during India's astonishing start. The pair added 142 runs from just 9.5 overs, producing India's highest run-rate for a century opening partnership in men's T20Is.

The partnership eventually ended when Rashid Khan dismissed Abhishek for 108. By that stage, however, India had already established complete control of the contest.

Abhishek Joins India's Elite T20 Batters

The Delhi century was also Abhishek's third T20I hundred. Only Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav have more T20I centuries for India, with five and four respectively.

Across all T20 cricket, the hundred was Abhishek's 10th. That moved him level with Virat Kohli for the joint-highest number of T20 centuries by an Indian batter.

India Post 221/7

Abhishek's assault laid the foundation for another huge Indian total. India eventually finished on 221/7 from their 20 overs, recording their 53rd men's T20I total of 200 or more.

India's tally was also the second-highest T20I total against Afghanistan, behind only Ireland's 225/7 in Abu Dhabi in 2013. India have now produced four of the 10 200-plus totals scored against Afghanistan.

Afghanistan Collapse Under Pressure

Chasing 222 was always going to be difficult, but Afghanistan's innings quickly moved away from them. The hosts lost wickets regularly and were eventually dismissed for only 94.

The 127-run defeat became Afghanistan's biggest loss by runs in men's T20I cricket. Their previous largest defeat had been a 116-run loss to England in Colombo in 2012.

India Complete a 3-0 Sweep

The emphatic victory completed a clean 3-0 series win for India. The visitors had already won the first two matches by seven wickets before producing an even more commanding performance in Delhi.

Abhishek finished the three-match series as India's leading run-scorer with 229 runs from three innings at an average of 76.33. His scores across the series were 82, 39 and 108.

A Series to Remember for Abhishek

Abhishek's consistency across the series was as impressive as the scale of his final performance. After scoring 82 in the opening match and 39 in the second, he saved his most spectacular display for the series finale.

The 108 in Delhi not only secured another Indian victory but also added several records to his growing T20I résumé. His combination of speed, boundary hitting and Powerplay dominance made the innings the defining moment of India's series sweep.

Match Summary

India posted 221/7 after Abhishek Sharma smashed 108 from 34 balls, including nine fours and 11 sixes. Sanju Samson also contributed during India's record-breaking Powerplay, helping the visitors establish a huge total.

Afghanistan were bowled out for 94, handing India a 127-run victory. The result completed India's 3-0 series sweep, while Abhishek's extraordinary century became the central statistical story of the match.