IND vs ENG: Abhishek Sharma Creates Historic Bowling Record by Picking Two Wickets in a Single Over

Abhishek Sharma created history during the fifth T20I against England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. He became the first Indian player to score a century and take a wicket in the same T20I match.

Abhishek, who has been in terrific form, smashed a 37-ball century—the second-fastest by an Indian in T20Is. He eventually scored 135 runs off just 54 balls, hitting seven boundaries and 13 sixes. His explosive innings helped India post a massive total.

After his batting heroics, Abhishek contributed with the ball as well. He was given the ball in the ninth over of England’s innings and made an immediate impact. He dismissed Brydon Carse (3 off 4) and Jamie Overton (1 off 3) in the same over while conceding just two runs.

A Unique Feat in Indian Cricket

With this performance, Abhishek became the first Indian player to achieve the rare feat of scoring a century and taking a wicket in a T20I match. His all-round brilliance played a crucial role in India’s dominant display against England.

Abhishek Sharma ~ 1st Indian player to Score Century & Pick Wicket in a T20I match

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Talking about the match, India beat England by 150 runs in the fifth T20I at Wankhede Stadium, securing a 4-1 series victory. India posted a mammoth total of 247/9, thanks to Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 135-run knock. England, in reply, were bundled out of just 97 runs.