India routs England, 4-1, in their T20I Test series over the weekend as Abhishek Sharma came through with an exemplary performance.
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INDIA ROUTS ENGLAND AFTER MASSIVE FIFTH T20I
India routs England to cheers of the home crowd on Sunday after their massive fifth T20I (Twenty20 International) Test.
Furthermore, the Wankhede Stadium crowd in Mumbai saw Abhishek slammed 135 in just 54 balls in an awesome performance.
Moreover, he now holds the highest individual T20I score by an Indian batter, while chipping in with two wickets in a single over.
Abhishek’s exploits led to India’s huge 247 for 9 total, which led to their impressive 150-run victory for a 4-1 series closeout.
The 24-year-old allrounder registered 13 sixes – leading to almost one in four of his balls faced – to post an India record.
Additionally, his 17-ball fifty now serves as India’s second-fastest in the format.
Abhishek’s 37-ball century was just behind David Miller’s 35-ball effort against Bangladesh in 2017.
YUVRAV SINGH LAUDS ABHISHEK IN MENTOR-PLAYER RELATIONSHIP AFTER THE MATCH
Moreover, Yuvrav Singh lauded Abhishek to mirror an admirable mentor-player relationship after the match.
Furthermore, Yuvrav described Abhishek’s performance as “well played” in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
“Well played (Abhishek). That’s where I want to see you,” Yuvrav said.
The retired 43-year-old former batsman also shared his thoughts earlier when Abhishek slammed 79 off 34 balls in the first innings.
“”Good start to the series boys! Great tone set by our bowlers and well played sir Abhishek Sharma, top knock!” Yuvrav said.
ENGLAND CAPTAIN ‘OBVIOUSLY DISAPPOINTED’ AFTR LOPSIDED SETBACK
England captain Jos Buttler was “obviously disappointed” for his side after the fifth Test.
Furthermore, the 34-year-old skipper paid credit to India’s showing, as the 150-run defeat was their biggest lost in the format.
Moreover, Buttler paid credit to Abhishek, whose performance got England “fall in a heap.”
“We’re obviously disappointed. I’ve played quite a lot of cricket, and credit to Abhishek Sharma. That’s as clean a ball-striking as I’ve seen,” Buttler said.
“But some days, you have to give a lot of credit to the opposition (India). I thought he (Abhishek) played well,” he added.
