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NEW DELHI: Abhishek Sharma is riding on his dream run in T20Is with another half-century against New Zealand in Nagpur. The opener came out with all gun’s blazing, taking the Kiwi bowlers for cleaners.

Abhishek brought up his 7th T20I fifty in just 22 deliveries, including four fours and four sixes. He celebrated the milestone in style, raising his hand and signaling ‘L’ in celebration. This also became the fastest fifty by an India men’s player against New Zealand in T20Is.

Most fifties in 25 balls or fewer in T20Is

Abhishek Sharma now leads the list of players reaching 50 in 25 balls or fewer the most times in T20Is, showing his incredible consistency in the shortest format.

-- Abhishek Sharma: 8

-- Phil Salt: 7

-- Suryakumar Yadav: 7

-- Evin Lewis: 7

Fastest to 5000 T20 runs (balls)

Not only this now Abhishek holds the record of fatest batter to reach 5000 T20 runs. Going past legends like Andre Russell and Glenn Maxwell.

--Abhishek Sharma: 2898

--Andre Russell: 2942

--Tim David: 3127

--Will Jacks: 3196

--Glenn Maxwell: 3239

India get a flying start

India have got a flying start despite losing a few early wickets. Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan departed quickly, leaving India at 27 for 2. But Abhishek Sharma kept striking at the other end while Suryakumar Yadav also showed some good rhythm. Together they pushed India to 96 for 2 in just eight overs, giving the team an ideal platform to build a big total.