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India's explosive batting performance against New Zealand in the third T20I has become a major talking point among cricket fans. While Abhishek Sharma grabbed the headlines with a sensational 35-ball century, Ishan Kishan attracted attention with his hilarious reaction to the youngster's celebration. A video of Kishan taking a playful dig at Abhishek has gone viral on social media.
Abhishek Sharma Smashes a Record-Breaking 35-Ball Century Against New Zealand
Abhishek Sharma delivered a stunning performance in the third T20I against New Zealand on Tuesday. The left-handed batter smashed 113 runs off just 38 balls, helping India chase down a massive target of 199 runs in only 13.2 overs.
The highlight of his innings was his incredible century in just 35 deliveries. With this knock, Abhishek registered the second-fastest T20I century by an Indian batter.
After completing his century, Abhishek celebrated in his trademark meditation pose. His unique celebration also became a talking point after the match.
'Others' Mental Health...' Ishan Kishan's Hilarious Dig at Abhishek Sharma Goes Viral
Sunrisers Hyderabad shared a video on social media featuring Ishan Kishan's hilarious reaction to Abhishek Sharma's explosive innings.
Taking a playful dig at his teammate, Kishan said, "He meditates himself after ruining everyone else's mental health."
The comment quickly caught the attention of cricket fans. Kishan's joke was a reference to Abhishek's aggressive batting, which put New Zealand's bowlers under tremendous pressure throughout the match.
Abhishek is also known for his devotion to Lord Shiva and frequently shares pictures and videos from temple visits on social media.
Why Did Ishan Kishan Miss the Last Two T20Is Against New Zealand?
Ishan Kishan missed the second and third T20I matches against New Zealand because of an injury. In his absence, Vaibhav Suryavanshi received an opportunity in the Indian playing XI.
Vaibhav made the most of his chance in the third match, scoring a quickfire 45 runs off just 19 balls. Alongside Abhishek Sharma, he helped India dominate the New Zealand bowling attack.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma Smash 133 Runs in Just 7 Overs
The young Indian batters put on a remarkable batting display during the run chase. Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Suryavanshi added 133 runs in just seven overs, putting India in a commanding position.
While Abhishek scored a magnificent 113 off 38 balls, Vaibhav contributed 45 runs from 19 deliveries. Their aggressive approach left the New Zealand bowlers struggling to contain the scoring rate.
India Beat New Zealand by 6 Wickets to Take an Unassailable 3-0 Lead
India registered a comfortable six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the third T20I. Chasing 199 runs, the Indian batters completed the target in just 13.2 overs.
With this victory, India took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the T20I series. The team has successfully chased down targets in all three matches, showcasing its outstanding batting strength.
India's dominance in bilateral T20I series against New Zealand has also continued, with the winning streak dating back to 2019.
Abhishek's record-breaking century and Kishan's hilarious reaction have now become two of the biggest talking points following India's dominant victory.
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