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Abhishek Sharma Smashes 14-Ball Fifty vs New Zealand in 3rd T20I
Abhishek Sharma, India vs New Zealand 3rd T20: He said, "It's next to impossible for anyone to break Yuvraj Singh's record for the fastest T20 half-century, but still, you never know. Any batsman can do it. I think all the batsmen are playing very well in this series. It's going to be an exciting series."
On Sunday, India opener Abhishek Sharma scored a half-century in just 14 balls in the third T20 match against New Zealand at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. This was the second-fastest T20 International half-century by an Indian. The fastest half-century in T20 cricket belongs to Yuvraj Singh, who achieved this feat in 12 balls against England in 2007.
New Zealand scored 153 runs for the loss of 9 wickets after losing the toss and opting to bat first on Sunday. In reply, India won the match in just 10 overs thanks to an unbroken 102-run partnership in 40 balls between Abhishek Sharma and captain Suryakumar Yadav. Abhishek scored an unbeaten 68 off 20 balls with 5 sixes and 7 fours, while Surya played an unbeaten 57 off 26 balls with 9 boundaries.
Speaking about his brilliant innings after the match, Abhishek said, "This is what the team expects from me, and I want to do it every time. But obviously, it's not easy every time. I think it all depends on the mentality and the dressing room atmosphere."
Further, He added, "It's more than impossible for anyone to break Yuvraj Singh's record for the fastest T20 half-century, but still, you never know. Any batsman can do it. I think everyone is playing very well in this series. It's going to be an exciting series going forward."
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Regarding hitting a six off the very first ball, he said, "I wouldn't say I want to hit a six off the very first ball. It's just my instinct between the wickets. I think about the bowler, what kind of ball can he bowl if he wants to get me out on the first ball? That's always on my mind, and I just want to play that ball."
Detailing his footwork, Abhishek said, "If you look closely, it all depends on the field placement. If there's no fielder on the leg side, I never move forward. When I get a little room, I have a full field on the offside. That's always on my mind. I just want to play according to the field."
