India's Sharma Hits 50 in 14 Balls, Wins Series 3-0
Indian cricket star Abhishek Sharma smashed one of the fastest half-centuries in T20 history, reaching 50 runs in just 14 balls to crush New Zealand and secure a series sweep. The explosive performance had India winning with 10 overs still on the clock.
When Abhishek Sharma stepped up to bat in Guwahati on Sunday, he had a plan: swing hard, swing fast, and give fans something to remember.
He delivered beyond anyone's wildest expectations.
The 23-year-old opener blasted his way to 50 runs off just 14 deliveries, the second-fastest half-century in Indian men's T20 history. His final tally of 68 runs came off only 20 balls, featuring five massive sixes and seven boundaries that left New Zealand's bowlers scrambling for answers.
India chased down New Zealand's 153 runs in just 10 overs, winning by eight wickets with a full 10 overs to spare. That gave them an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.
"This is what my team wants from me, I want to execute it all time," Sharma said after the match. "It is not easy to do it, but I keep trying."
The day started rough for India when opener Sanju Samson was dismissed without scoring a single run. But Sharma and Ishan Kishan quickly turned things around with a 53-run partnership off just 19 balls.
Captain Suryakumar Yadav joined Sharma after Kishan's dismissal and the pair added 102 runs in 40 balls. Yadav smashed his second consecutive half-century, finishing with 57 runs off 26 balls to seal the victory.
Why This Inspires
Sharma's performance shows what happens when talent meets fearless execution. At 23, he could have played it safe after his team lost an early wicket. Instead, he trusted his abilities and delivered one of the most explosive innings Indian cricket fans have witnessed.
His partnership with Yadav demonstrated the depth of India's batting lineup. When one player excels, others step up to match that energy, creating unstoppable momentum.
Earlier in the match, India's bowling attack set up the win beautifully. Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah returned to action and grabbed three wickets for just 17 runs, keeping New Zealand to a modest total of 153.
India has now won the first three matches convincingly, taking the opener in Nagpur by 48 runs and the second in Raipur by seven wickets. The fourth match heads to Visakhapatnam on Wednesday, where India will look to complete a clean sweep of the series.
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Based on reporting by Japan Today
This story was written by BrightWire based on verified news reports.
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