Tue Feb 04 23:28:54 IST 2025: ## Indian Star Abhishek Sharma’s Century Stuns England in Record-Breaking Victory

**Mumbai, India** – Abhishek Sharma’s breathtaking 135 off just 54 balls powered India to a resounding 150-run victory over England in the fifth and final T20I at the Wankhede Stadium on February 2nd. The 24-year-old’s innings, lauded by England coach Brendon McCullum as one of the finest T20I knocks ever witnessed, left the English team in stunned silence.

Sharma’s explosive display, which included a century in just 37 balls and a fifty in 17, completely overwhelmed England’s pace attack, featuring the likes of Jofra Archer and Mark Wood. He adapted his tempo brilliantly, accelerating when the opportunity arose, and capitalised on every scoring chance. India posted a daunting 248, a total England could never match, collapsing to 97 all out.

McCullum, known for his own aggressive “Bazball” approach, heaped praise on Sharma, comparing him to legendary T20 batsmen like Chris Gayle, Aaron Finch, and AB de Villiers. “He’s not just doing it against any attack, he’s doing it against four guys who bowl 90mph and an absolute gun leg-spinner,” McCullum stated. “Sometimes you throw all the different plans you want at it, but if he’s hitting it like that, you really can’t stop it.”

Sharma’s contribution wasn’t limited to batting; he also claimed impressive figures of 2/3 with the ball, playing a crucial role in dismantling England’s batting line-up alongside Mohammed Shami (3/25). The emphatic victory gave India a 4-1 series win, sending a strong message ahead of future international matches. The match highlighted not only Sharma’s exceptional talent but also India’s dominance in the series.

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