Abhishek overtakes Gayle after smashing 11 sixes against New Zealand

Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek Sharma continued his record-breaking run in T20I cricket, surpassing West Indies great Chris Gayle for the second-most innings featuring 10 or more sixes in men's T20 internationals.The Indian opener achieved the milestone with his explosive 113 off just 38 balls against New Zealand in the third T20I on Tuesday.

Abhishek smashed 11 sixes and nine fours as India registered a six-wicket victory with 40 balls to spare, taking an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.Abhishek has now registered three T20I innings with at least 10 sixes, moving ahead of Gayle, who achieved the feat twice. Austria's Karanbir Singh leads the list with five such innings.

Most innings with 10 or more sixes in men's T20Is

• 5 — Karanbir Singh (Austria)
• 3 — Abhishek Sharma (India)
• 2 — Chris Gayle (West Indies)
• 2 — Aaron Finch (Australia)
• 2 — Adrian Dunbar (Serbia)
• 2 — Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming (Japan)

His 35-ball century against New Zealand showcased his ability to dominate bowling attacks, with 11 sixes forming a significant part of his remarkable innings.

He was eventually dismissed by Kyle Jamieson, with Glenn Phillips completing the catch at deep mid-wicket.

Abhishek Sharma's ton powers India to series win

India defeated New Zealand by six wickets in the third T20I on Tuesday to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.

Batting first, New Zealand posted 198/3, with Daryl Mitchell top-scoring with an unbeaten 89 off 52 balls. Finn Allen contributed 40, while India's bowlers pulled things back towards the end to keep the hosts below 200.

In reply, Abhishek Sharma produced a breathtaking performance, smashing 113 off just 38 balls, including nine fours and 11 sixes. He reached his century in 35 deliveries and shared a 133-run opening partnership with 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who scored 45 off 19 balls.India raced to 118 without loss in the Powerplay before completing the chase in 13.2 overs, with 40 balls remaining. The emphatic victory secured the series for India with two matches to spare.