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Abhishek Sharma's 20-Ball Fifty Smashes Pakistan in Asian Games Gold Medal Match
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News18•03-10-2026, 10:48
Abhishek Sharma's 20-Ball Fifty Smashes Pakistan in Asian Games Gold Medal Match
- •Abhishek Sharma scored a blistering fifty off just 20 balls against Pakistan in the Asian Games cricket gold medal match.
- •The left-handed batsman laid a strong foundation for India with 61 runs off 28 balls, including 3 fours and 7 sixes.
- •Sharma's innings, with a strike rate of 217.86, silenced critics who doubted his ability on turning pitches.
- •This fifty was one of his fastest T20I half-centuries, adding to a list that includes a 14-ball fifty against New Zealand.
- •Abhishek completed his 100th T20 six of 2026, marking the second consecutive year he has achieved over 100 sixes in a calendar year.
Key Questions Answered
Abhishek Sharma scored his half-century in just 20 balls during the Asian Games cricket gold medal match against Pakistan.
Abhishek Sharma completed 100 sixes in T20 matches during the 2026 calendar year when he hit the six to reach his half-century in the Asian Games final.
Abhishek Sharma scored 61 runs off 28 balls with a strike rate of 217.86, including 3 fours and 7 sixes, helping lay a strong foundation for India.
