Historic Blitz in Hyderabad
In a breathtaking display of power hitting, Punjab captain Abhishek Sharma scripted history on Sunday morning at the Gymkhana Ground in Hyderabad by equalling his mentor Yuvraj Singh's legendary T20 record of scoring the fastest fifty by an Indian batter.
The left-handed dynamo unleashed absolute carnage against an experienced Bengal bowling attack during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 match, reaching his half-century in just 12 deliveries after a string of single-digit scores in the tournament.
Boundary Blitzkrieg
What made Abhishek Sharma's achievement truly remarkable was the manner in which he accumulated his runs. At the moment he reached his fifty, the young batter had scored 50 of his 51 runs in boundaries alone - an unprecedented feat in T20 cricket.
The statistics tell an astonishing story: five massive sixes and five cracking fours comprised his half-century, demonstrating pure dominance from the very first ball. The assault included a particularly brutal treatment of his former SunRisers Hyderabad teammate Mohammed Shami, whom he hammered for 23 runs in a single over.
Powerplay Mayhem
By the time the Powerplay ended, Abhishek had already taken Punjab to a commanding position, with the team racing to 93 runs in the first six overs. The batter continued his onslaught even after reaching the milestone, adding two more boundaries to his tally as the Bengal bowlers looked completely helpless against his assault.
This spectacular innings comes as a massive statement from the Punjab captain, especially after his recent struggles with form in the tournament. The performance not only revived his personal campaign but also put Punjab in a dominant position during the crucial Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy encounter.
The cricketing world now watches with bated breath as Abhishek Sharma joins the elite company of Yuvraj Singh, whose 12-ball fifty against England in the 2007 T20 World Cup had become part of cricketing folklore. This innings undoubtedly marks a significant moment in the young cricketer's career and announces his arrival as a genuine power-hitter in Indian domestic cricket.
