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Abhishek Sharma’s Yoga Celebration Follows Record T20I Hundred
Abhishek Sharma played a very fast cricket innings against Afghanistan.
He scored 108 runs using only 34 balls.
He reached 100 runs in just 30 balls.
This was the fastest T20I century by an Indian batter.
After reaching 100, he sat down on the field.
He crossed his legs and put his hands together in a yoga and prayer-like pose.
His innings included nine fours and 11 sixes.
His batting helped India reach 142 runs for one wicket in 9.5 overs.
Abhishek Sharma scored 108 from 34 balls against Afghanistan in Delhi.
He reached his century in 30 balls, the fastest by an Indian batter in T20Is.
Sharma celebrated by sitting cross-legged and bringing his hands together in a yoga-inspired gesture.
His innings included nine fours and 11 sixes, helping India reach 142/1 in 9.5 overs.
Sanju Samson remained unbeaten on 34 from 25 balls as India made a flying start.
- Who
- India opener Abhishek Sharma scored the century, with support from Sanju Samson, against Afghanistan.
- What
- Sharma hit 108 from 34 balls and made the fastest T20I century by an Indian batter.
- Where
- The match took place at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
- When
- The match was reported on September 17, during the third T20I.
- Why
- Sharma used a yoga-inspired, prayer-like celebration after reaching his record century.
Key facts
- Player
- Abhishek Sharma
- Opponent
- Afghanistan
- Score
- 108 runs from 34 balls
- Century speed
- 100 runs from 30 balls
- Boundaries
- Nine fours and 11 sixes
- India’s score
- 142/1 in 9.5 overs
- Other top scorer
- Sanju Samson: unbeaten 34 from 25 balls
Sources
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