Abhishek Sharma Surpasses Yuvraj Singh’s Record, Gets Praised.

Abhishek Sharma Breaks Yuvraj Singh’s Record and Receives Widespread Praise

Written by: Supriya kadu

Edited by: Pinky Deshmukh

Last Updated: 2025-01-23 10:35:52

Summary: Abhishek Sharma's record-breaking innings leads India to a seven-wicket victory over England.

India defeated England by seven wickets in the first Twenty20 International on January 22 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata thanks in large part to the efforts of young Indian opener Abhishek Sharma. India took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series as Abhishek's impressive 79-run innings off 34 balls helped them chase down a modest total of 133 in only 12.5 overs.

Abhishek's innings not only helped India win easily, but he also broke the record held by Yuvraj Singh for the most sixes by an Indian batsman in a Twenty20 International match against England.

Yuvraj's seven sixes from his legendary 2007 T20 World Cup innings have been surpassed by Abhishek's eight sixes, which now stand as the maximum by any Indian in a T20I match against England. At just 24 years old, Abhishek has also set the record for the most sixes in an India vs. England Twenty20 International.

It is impossible to overlook Yuvraj Singh's impact on Abhishek Sharma. A great deal of class is evident in the pictures, along with the swagger, effortlessness, symphonic flow, and a hint of nonchalance. The India vs. England first Twenty20 International at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata showcased all of these and much more.

Yuvraj's disciple Abhishek Sharma helped India take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series by smashing a 20-ball fifty and hitting eight sixes in an incredible 79 off just 34 balls. India was able to sprint to the 133-run target in only 12.5 overs because of Abhishek's relentless attack.

The all-rounder, who is incredibly strong square of the wicket because of his flat batted shots, was commended by Yuvraj in his own way.

Yuvraj posted on X, "Good start to the series boys! great tone set by our bowlers and well played sir !@IamAbhiSharma4 top knock ‘!! I’m impressed you hit 2 boundaries down the ground as well.”

Abhishek became the second batter from India to reach the fifty-run mark against England in Twenty20 Internationals, after Yuvraj. In that iconic 2007 World T20 match in Durban, the seasoned Indian all-rounder hit six sixes in an over against Stuart Broad, smashing a half-century in just 12 balls. On Wednesday, Abhishek took 20 balls to achieve the target.