India’s explosive opener Abhishek Sharma has opened up about the possibility of breaking Yuvraj Singh’s legendary 12-ball fifty record in T20 Internationals, calling it “more than impossible” — but still leaving the door slightly open with a smile.
Abhishek etched his name into the record books during the T20I clash against New Zealand in Guwahati, smashing the second-fastest fifty by an Indian in T20Is. The left-hander reached his half-century in just 14 balls, putting him just two deliveries short of Yuvraj’s iconic milestone.
🏏 Yuvraj’s Record Still the Gold Standard
Yuvraj Singh continues to hold the record for the fastest T20I fifty, achieved in just 12 balls against England during the 2007 T20 World Cup. That unforgettable innings, highlighted by six consecutive sixes off Stuart Broad, remains one of the most iconic moments in cricket history.
Speaking after the match, Abhishek admitted the difficulty of surpassing that feat:
“That’s more than impossible for anyone (to break Yuvraj’s fastest T20 fifty record), but still, you never know. Any batsman could do it because all the batters have been batting really well in this series. Going forward, it’s going to be fun.”
🧠 “It’s What the Team Wants From Me”
Reflecting on his blistering knock, Abhishek stressed the importance of mindset and team environment:
“That’s what my team wants from me, and I just want to execute all the time. It’s not easy to do it every match, but it’s also about the mental side and the atmosphere in the dressing room.”
😄 Yuvraj Singh’s Playful Banter
Reacting to Abhishek’s stunning effort, Yuvraj Singh shared a light-hearted message on his Instagram story:
“Still can’t get a 50 off 12 balls, can you? Well played—keep going strong! @abhisheksharma_4”
🚀 Match-Winning Performance
Abhishek Sharma produced a sensational innings, scoring 68 runs off just 20 balls, laced with seven fours and five sixes, striking at a staggering 340.
He was brilliantly supported by Suryakumar Yadav, who smashed 57 off 26 balls, as India chased down 154 runs in just 10 overs, sealing a dominant eight-wicket victory.
With this win, India clinched the five-match T20I series, maintaining a perfect record across the three completed matches.
📊 Brief Scores
New Zealand: 153/9 (20 overs)
Glenn Phillips 48, Mark Chapman 32
Jasprit Bumrah 3/17
India: 155/2 (10 overs)
Abhishek Sharma 68*, Suryakumar Yadav 57*
