'Real Hitman, Sharma Ji Ka Beta': Fans Praise Abhishek Sharma's Fury Against England
Abhishek Sharma played a monstrous 79-run knock off 34 balls in 1st T20I [Source: @Shebas_10dulkar/X.com]
India's bowling attack shone on a batting-friendly Eden Gardens pitch in the first T20I against England. Spearheaded by Varun Chakravarthy's brilliant 3/23, India bundled out England for a modest 132. Chakravarthy's artistry, along with Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya's chips, engineered England's downfall.
Chasing a target of 133, India had a rocky start when skipper Suryakumar Yadav fell for a three-ball duck, leaving India at 41/2. However, opener Abhishek Sharma took control of the innings with an explosive knock. The southpaw smashed 79 runs off just 34 balls, including eight sixes and five fours, leaving England's bowlers reeling.
Abhishek Sharma's aggressive batting dismantled Gus Atkinson and Mark Wood, ensuring India's dominance. Sharma's incredible partnership with Tilak Varma added 84 runs, effectively sealing the game. Abhishek's dismissal came just before the finish line by Adil Rashid, in the fifth ball of the 12th over, but his heroics had already guaranteed India's commanding seven-wicket victory in 12.5 overs.
Twitter Erupts with Praise For Abhishek Sharma
Cricket fans couldn't contain their excitement as they took to Twitter to laud Abhishek Sharmabreathtaking performance. Netizens celebrated his remarkable power-hitting while trolling the English bowlers.
Here's how Twitter reacted to Abhishek Sharma's sensational knock:
With this victory, India leads the five-match series 1-0, as Abhishek Sharma's awe-inspiring knock set the tone for the matches to come. The next T20I is scheduled for January 25, which will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.