Sharma's explosive performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match against Meghalaya has propelled him into the record books, matching Urvil Patel's joint second-fastest T20 hundred with a blistering knock of 103 runs in just 28 deliveries. The left-hander's 11 sixes powered Punjab to victory in what was a dominant display of batting prowess.
Indian batter Abhishek Sharma made history on Thursday as he scored a joint-fastest T20 hundred by an Indian player, taking just 28 balls to reach the milestone during Punjab's match against Meghalaya in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. His impressive display of 11 sixes helped Punjab chase down the target of 143 runs in just 10 overs and broke his spell of middling performances in the tournament before.
After a rift between Govinda and Krushna Abhishek for seven years, the duo shared a stage for the first time on The Great Indian Kapil Show. Amidst fun and laughter, they talked about their reconciliation, with Krushna touching Govinda's feet and Govinda joking about his leg injury. The episode also featured actors Shakti Kapoor and Chunky Panday as guests.
Bollywood actor Govinda and his nephew, comedian Krushna Abhishek, have ended their seven-year long feud and called a truce. Govinda spoke about everything that transpired between them on Kapil Sharma's show, relaying the root cause of their disagreement. They shared a heartfelt moment on the show, with Krushna apologizing and Govinda expressing his gratefulness for their relationship. However, Govinda's wife Sunita is yet to react to their truce, adding more intrigue to the situation.
In an epic match at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, India showcased their dominance in the fourth T20I against South Africa, winning by 135 runs and securing a 4-1 series victory. The batting duo of Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson set the tone for the first innings with a flying start. India's impressive 284-run target was too much for the Proteas, especially with the floodlights turning on and aiding the Indian pacers, who quickly took out South Africa's top batters. While the hosts tried to make a comeback, the spinners proved to be a menace and sealed India's victory.
India is on the brink of winning the T20I series against South Africa as they head into the final match with a 2-1 lead. The Indian team will look to their top performers, Tilak Varma and Abhishek Sharma, to continue their impressive performance from the previous match. They will also hope for a comeback from Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav, who have failed to score big runs in the last two matches. On the bowling front, Varun Chakrvarthy and Arshdeep Singh have been standouts and will be expected to deliver again.
The fourth T20I between India and South Africa at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg saw a dominant performance from India, with Sanju Samson's sixes leading the way to a victory. Moderate tactics from Gerald Coetzee were no match for Samson's hard-hitting, with the Indian team securing runs with fours and sixes. As the first over starts, Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma will be in the lineup for Team India while South Africa's Marco Jansen takes on the first ball.
With the T20 series against South Africa currently level at 1-1, the third match will be crucial for Team India. One of the biggest concerns for them is the poor form of opener Abhishek Sharma, who has been struggling to make an impact. With competition for the opening spot heating up, Sharma will need to perform in order to secure his place in the team. Former opener Aakash Chopra has issued a warning, stating that it's now or never for Sharma.
The Indian cricket team kickstarted their four-match T20I series against South Africa with a dominant win in the first match. Sanju Samson's incredible century powered India to a huge total of 202 runs. Despite some concerns regarding the team's middle-order batting and the performance of certain players, India managed to comfortably defeat South Africa in the first match. The second T20I match is set to take place on Sunday, giving the Indian team a chance to address their batting concerns and maintain their lead in the series.
After a successful IPL season, Abhishek Sharma earned a call-up to India's T20I squad. However, the underwhelming performances from the youngster have put his spot in the team in doubt. With Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal unavailable for the series against South Africa, Sharma will have a chance to prove his worth. Former cricketer Aakash Chopra believes that this will be a "do-or-die" series for the 24-year-old, with pressure mounting on him to perform before the duo returns for the next series against England.