Sun Feb 02 14:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Sharma Blasts Second-Fastest T20I Fifty for India
**Mumbai, India –** Abhishek Sharma smashed the second-fastest fifty in India’s T20I history during a dominant victory over England at the Wankhede Stadium on February 2nd. Sharma reached the milestone in a mere 17 balls, falling just short of Yuvraj Singh’s record 12-ball fifty achieved in the 2007 T20 World Cup against the same opposition. India, already holding a commanding 3-1 series lead, also set a new national record for the highest PowerPlay score, accumulating 95 runs in the first six overs. The match, a dead rubber, showcased India’s continued strong batting form.