Punjab’s Captain Abhishek Sharma Strikes a Stormy Century with Maestro Shots on the Field

Abhishek Sharma, leading Punjab in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), caused a stir with his batting against Bengal, displaying a flurry of boundaries and sixes. Sharma completed his century in just 32 balls, unleashing a spectacular storm of boundaries and sixes.

Abhishek Sharma started with big shots from the beginning of the match. He completed his half-century in just 12 balls, including 5 sixes and 5 fours. Additionally, he matched his mentor Yuvraj Singh’s record of hitting a half-century in 12 balls. To reach a century, Abhishek relied on a total of 11 sixes and 7 fours.

This phenomenal performance by Abhishek Sharma holds great significance for India as they are set to begin a T20 series against South Africa starting from December 9, 2025. Abhishek Sharma’s outstanding performance indicates his readiness to face the challenges posed by the South African bowlers. Recently, he also showcased a brilliant performance in a T20 series against Australia, setting a new record with an average of 40.75 and scoring 163 runs, making him the top run-scorer in the series.