Last Updated: October 27, 2026 07:51 PM
Some innings feel like a storm that sweeps away everything in its path. One batter played exactly that kind of knock in a recent international match. Let us look at the numbers and the story behind them.
Abhishek Sharma Surpasses Virat Kohli in a Landmark Knock
Abhishek scored 113 runs off just 38 balls in the third T20I against New Zealand. The match took place on October 27, 2026, at Hagley Oval in Wellington. He hit 9 fours and 11 sixes while opening the innings.
His strike rate reached an amazing 297.36 during the knock. This was his 11th T20 century and his fourth in T20 internationals.
How India Chased Down 199 So Quickly
New Zealand scored 198/3 in their 20 overs. India chased the target of 199 in only 13.2 overs. They finished at 199/4 and won the match by 6 wickets.
Abhishek’s fast start gave the team a huge head start in the chase. The chase ended in less than 14 overs, which is very quick for T20 cricket.
Abhishek Sets New T20 Record in Wellington
Abhishek Sharma surpasses Virat Kohli as the Indian with the most T20 centuries. Virat Kohli held the old mark with 10 centuries in the format. Kohli needed 430 matches to score his 10 centuries in the T20 format.
Kohli scored 1 century for India and 9 in the IPL for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Kohli still remains the highest run-scorer among Indian players in this format.
Abhishek has scored 4 centuries for India in T20 internationals. He scored 2 more for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL and 5 came for Punjab in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Most 100s in T20s by Indian Players
| Rank | Player | Matches | Runs | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhishek Sharma | 220 | 6,606 | 11 |
| 2 | Virat Kohli | 430 | 14,218 | 10 |
| 3 | KL Rahul | 253 | 8,718 | 8 |
| 3 | Sanju Samson | 362 | 9,312 | 8 |
| 3 | Rohit Sharma | 472 | 12,531 | 8 |
Chris Gayle leads the world list with 22 T20 centuries. Babar Azam follows with 13, while Quinton de Kock and David Warner have 10 each. The list shows how rare such a feat is in T20 cricket.
Why This Record Matters
Abhishek reached 11 centuries in just 220 matches, a remarkable pace. That gap shows how often he turns starts into big scores. These numbers highlight his fast scoring and growing impact in T20 cricket.
Many fans will remember how Abhishek Sharma surpasses Virat Kohli with sheer speed and power. We will watch closely to see if he sets new T20 record numbers again.
