Abhishek Sharna smashed the fastest T20I century by a full member batter, reaching the milestone in just 30 balls. His brilliant innings helped India beat Afghanistan by 127 runs in the third T20I and complete the series clean sweep. Batting first, India set Afghanistan a huge 223 run target before bowling them out for 94 runs in just 14.1 overs. Abhishek Sharma was named Player of the Match for his brilliant knock of 108 runs from just 34 balls.

Toss

After winning the toss, Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran chose to bowl first.

India Innings

Openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma gave India a blazing start, scoring 100 runs during the powerplay. Left handed Abhishek looked more dangerous, attacking the Afghan bowlers brutally and hitting boundaries all around the ground with ease. The opening pair added 142 runs in just 9.5 overs, giving India a strong platform for a huge total.

With a stunning display of power, Abhishek Sharma smashed a record breaking century in just 30 balls. He hit the fastest T20I century by a full member batter, beating Rohit Sharma’s century against Srilanka. Finally, Rashid Khan dismissed Abhishek Sharma in the 10th over, ending his brilliant innings. In his 108 run knock from 34 balls, he smashed 9 ours and a huge 11 sixes.

Sanju Samson continued his form from the second T20I, scoring 50 runs from 35 balls before Azmatullah Omarzai dismissed him. India’s scoring rate slowed after both openers fell and with some brilliant Afghanistan fielding. Three brilliant direct throws helped Afghanistan run out three Indian batters.

At one stage, India looked set to reach 250 runs but finished on 221/7 after 20 overs.

Wicket Takers Afghanistan

Azmatullah Omarzai (2/27 in 3 overs) , Abdollah Ahmadzai (1/38 in 4 overs) and Rashid Khan (1/43 in 4 overs).

Afghanistan Innings

Chasing a huge 223 run target, Afghanistan’s openers made a promising start by scoring 31 runs in the first 3 overs. Axar Patel struck with his first ball, dismissing dangerous Rahmanullah Gurbaz for 15 opens the door for India. They then lost wickets at regular intervals, struggling to build partnerships and keep up with the requires run rate.

Indian bowlers dominated the innings by taking wickets quickly, leaving Afghanistan under constant pressure through out the innings. Captain Ibrahim Zadran was their top scorer, making 25 runs from 16 balls.

Finally, they were bowled out for 94 in 14.1 overs, handing India a clean sweep in the T20I series.

Wicket Takers India

Nitish Kumar Reddy (3/25 in 4 overs) , Ravi Bishnoi (3/26 in 3.1 overs) , Axar Patel (2/9 in 3 overs) , Jasprit Bumrah (1/16 in 2 overs) and Yash Thakur (1/17 in 2 overs).

Player of the Match

Abhishek Sharma (108 runs from 34 balls).

Player of the Series

Abhishek Sharma (229 runs).