What coverage agrees on
All the reports agree that Abhishek Sharma hit a 30-ball century against Afghanistan and set a new Indian T20I record. They also agree that the innings surpassed Rohit Sharma’s previous benchmark.
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Abhishek Sharma sets fastest Indian T20I century record
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Abhishek Sharma reached his hundred in 30 balls in the third match against Afghanistan.
The knock made him the fastest T20I centurion by an Indian.
He broke Rohit Sharma’s previous Indian record.
Reports say he hit 10 sixes and nine fours.
Why it mattersThe record-breaking innings reshapes India’s T20 batting benchmark and highlights a new power-hitting talent with immediate selection and comparison implications.
More context
He was dismissed for 108 runs off 34 balls, with Rashid Khan taking the wicket in some reports.
India had a two-zero series lead in the match context mentioned by one report.
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What is changing or disputed
Details that could vary by report include the exact dismissal wording and the level of statistical context provided around the innings, though the core record-breaking feat is consistent. The broader record comparisons may be updated as additional match analysis is added, but the reported 30-ball century remains the central fact.
HOW COVERAGE DIFFERS
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Hindustan Times portrays the innings as a 30-ball blitz against Afghanistan’s bowling attack at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. It says Abhishek Sharma recorded the fastest T20I century by an Indian and by a Test-playing nation player. The report notes that he reached the hundred in 30 balls and finished with 108 before getting out. It also mentions Sanju Samson’s role in rotating the strike.
Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: Hindustan Times
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Abhishek Sharma breaks Rohit Sharma's record for fastest T20I ton by an Indian
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Deccan Herald reports that left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma scored the fastest T20 International century by an Indian batter, reaching the milestone in just 30 balls during the third and final match against Afghanistan at the New Delhi stadium. The source states he hit 10 sixes and nine fours, breaking Rohit Sharma's previous record set in 2017 against Sri Lanka. Additionally, the report mentions India held an unassailable two to zero series lead.
Abhishek Sharma hits 30-ball century, breaks Rohit Sharma's Indian record in T20Is
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India Today reports that Abhishek Sharma smashed a 30-ball century against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, breaking Rohit Sharma's previous Indian record. The article details his aggressive stroke play against both pacers and spinners, noting he was eventually dismissed by Rashid Khan for 108 runs off 34 balls. The source also provides extensive statistics regarding his placement among fastest T20I centurions globally.
Abhishek Sharma’s 30-ball blitz breaks Rohit Sharma’s record, smashes fastest T20I century among Test…
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Hindustan Times reports that Abhishek Sharma attacked Afghanistan's bowling attack at the Arun Jaitley Stadium to record the fastest T20I century by an Indian and a Test-playing nation player. The publication notes he reached his hundred in 30 balls, surpassing Rohit Sharma and other international players, before getting out for 108 runs. The report describes how partner Sanju Samson helped rotate the strike while Abhishek punished the bowling attack.
Abhishek Sharma breaks Rohit Sharma's record, hits fastest T20I century by an Indian in 30 balls
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Zee News reports that attacking opener Abhishek Sharma set a new national and full-member global benchmark by scoring a 30-ball century against Afghanistan in New Delhi. The publication outlines his innings of 108 runs from 34 balls, which included nine fours and multiple sixes before he was caught behind off Rashid Khan. The piece highlights how he surpassed Rohit Sharma's 2017 record and reviews other international scoring statistics.