Tue Feb 04 09:12:43 UTC 2025: ## Young Indian Cricketer Abhishek Sharma’s Explosive Century Stuns England
**Mumbai, India:** Abhishek Sharma, a rising star in Indian cricket, sent shockwaves through the international cricketing world with a blistering century against England in the final T20I of their five-match series in Mumbai. Sharma smashed a fifty off just 17 balls and reached his century in a mere 37 deliveries, celebrating with a unique ‘L’ gesture. India ultimately won the series 4-1.
In a dominant display, Sharma scored 135 runs off 54 balls, a record for the highest individual score by an Indian in a T20I match. His electrifying innings helped India post a challenging 247/9, a total England could not match, being bowled out for 97 in just 10.3 overs.
Speaking to BCCI.tv, the 24-year-old explained the significance of his ‘L’ celebration: “Whenever I score a fifty, I celebrate like this. I really like it. It (the gesture) is for love.” He also revealed his pre-match thoughts, stating, “Before this series, I hadn’t even scored 30 runs in India. I always wondered how I’d celebrate a century. When I got it, my mind went blank; it was pure emotion. If it’s my day, I start hitting from the first ball. Luckily, it was my day, and I’m very grateful.” Sharma’s performance was a standout moment in a series dominated by India’s top order.
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