MUMBAI: Indian opener Abhishek Sharma delivered one of the dynamic performances in domestic T20 cricket on Sunday smashing a 12-ball fifty followed by a 32-ball century, in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy clash between Punjab and Bengal.
Playing for Punjab the 25-year-old launched an attack on the Bengal bowlers astonishing the crowd and breaking several records. Sharma achieved his fifty in 12 balls. The joint second-quickest half-century by an Indian batsman, in men’s T20 cricket.
Not halting at that point the assertive batsman surged to a century in 32 deliveries achieving his eighth T20 hundred and equalling the sixth-quickest ton ever recorded in T20 cricket.
Sharma ultimately scored 148 runs from 52 deliveries, an innings highlighted by 16 sixes and 8 fours, rendering Bengal’s bowling powerless.
As a result of his innings, Punjab made a huge total of 310 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs which is the second-highest total ever in the history of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Bengal, on the other hand, attempting to chase the target, lacked the necessary ignition to get the job done and thus they finished their 20 overs with 198 runs for the loss of 9 wickets. Consequently, they lost by a large margin.
Once again, it is a matter of discussion whether Sharma’s sensational performance can be his last hurrah and he should be moved to the international level immediately. He keeps on being the strongest power-hitter in India’s domestic T20 circuit, by far unmatched.
Moeen Ali announces return to PSL after four-year break
Ex-England cricketer Moeen Ali has declared his comeback to the Pakistan Super League (PSL), expressing his enthusiasm, about joining the league.
Following the announcement of the PSL earlier this year the league is preparing to grow to eight teams by incorporating two additional franchises.
At the time Moeen, who took part in the marquee league earlier while playing for the former champions Multan Sultans during the 2020 and 2021 tournaments conveyed his enthusiasm to return to the league.
Moeen mentioned that the PSL since its inception in 2016 has “gained a reputation, for T20 cricket ” showcasing intense competition and skilled athletes.
“I’m thrilled to be part of HBL PSL as it enters its New Era. The league is known for T20 cricket featuring fierce competition and exceptional talent throughout all the teams ” Moeen posted on Instagram.
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