Sun Feb 02 14:31:00 UTC 2025: ## Sharma Blasts Century as India Dominates England in Mumbai T20I Opener
**Mumbai, India** – Abhishek Sharma exploded onto the scene with a blistering century in just 37 balls, narrowly missing the record for the fastest T20I century by a player from a Test-playing nation, as India dominated the opening stages of the fifth and final T20I against England at the Wankhede Stadium.
Sharma’s incredible innings helped India amass a record-breaking 95 runs in the powerplay, their highest ever in a T20I. The impressive start overshadowed the return of Mohammed Shami to the Indian XI, replacing Harshit Rana, who despite taking three wickets on his debut as a concussion substitute in the previous match, was omitted from the lineup.
Suryakumar Yadav and Sanju Samson, both looking to regain form, will be key to India’s continued success in the match. The game promises excitement as India looks to build on their strong start against England.
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