Abhishek Sharma helps India record second-fastest team hundred in T20Is

India's opening batter Abhishek Sharma produced a sensational innings of 113 off just 38 balls against New Zealand in the third T20I at Wellington in 2026. The left-handed opener's explosive knock helped India reach the 100-run mark in just five overs, setting a new national record for the fastest team hundred in T20I cricket.

India's effort ranks second on the all-time list of fastest team hundreds in T20Is, where ball-by-ball data is available. Only Eswatini has reached the milestone quicker, crossing 100 in 4.5 overs against Mozambique in Malkerns in 2026.

Fastest team hundreds in T20I history:

India's five-over effort places them among the fastest-scoring teams in the format. Eswatini lead the list, while Romania, South Africa and Australia also feature among the top five.

Overs

Teams

Venue

Year

4.5

Eswatini vs Mozambique

Malkerns

2026

5.0

India vs New Zealand

Wellington

2026

5.2

Romania vs Serbia

Sofia

2021

5.3

South Africa vs West Indies

Centurion

2023

5.3

Australia vs Scotland

Edinburgh

2024

5.5

Zimbabwe vs Gambia

Nairobi

2024

5.5

England vs South Africa

Old Trafford

2025

India's achievement is particularly significant as it is the fastest team hundred by a full-member nation on the list. Abhishek's extraordinary scoring rate played a major role in helping India reach the milestone in just 30 deliveries.

India's fastest team hundreds in T20Is

The effort against New Zealand also rewrites India's record for the fastest team hundred in T20I cricket. The previous benchmark was 5.6 overs against Afghanistan in Delhi in 2026.

India had also reached 100 in 6.3 overs against England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai in 2025 and against New Zealand in Guwahati in 2026. Their fifth-fastest team hundred came in 6.5 overs against Namibia in Delhi in 2026.

Overs

Opposition

Venue

Year

5.0

New Zealand

Wellington

2026

5.6

Afghanistan

Delhi

2026

6.3

England

Mumbai (Wankhede)

2025

6.3

New Zealand

Guwahati

2026

6.5

Namibia

Delhi

2026

The five-over mark represents a significant improvement on India's previous record. Abhishek's 113 off 38 balls stands out as the defining performance behind the rapid start, as India made history with their fastest team hundred in T20I cricket.