In the fifth T20 match against England, Abhishek Sharma played a remarkable century innings, scoring 135 runs from 54 balls, which included 7 fours and 13 sixes. This outstanding performance earned him the Player of the Match Award. Throughout the series, Abhishek Sharma demonstrated exceptional batting skills, scoring the most runs with a total of 279 runs in 5 T20 matches, achieving an average of 55.4. Meanwhile, Varun Chakraborty’s impressive bowling performance throughout the series led to him being awarded the Player of the Series Award.
Abhishek Sharma’s dominance in hitting sixes was unparalleled in the series, with a record 22 sixes, significantly surpassing England captain Jose Butler’s 6 sixes. The series began with Abhishek Sharma making a strong statement in the first T20 match, where he scored 79 runs off 34 balls, hitting 5 fours and 8 sixes in a stormy innings. However, his batting form dipped in the second match, managing only 12 runs off 6 balls.
The performance of Abhishek Sharma varied across the series. In the third match, played in Rajkot, where the Indian team faced defeat, Abhishek Sharma scored 24 runs off 14 balls. The fourth T20 match in Pune saw him scoring 29 runs off 19 balls. It was not until the fifth match in Mumbai that his full potential was unleashed, scoring 135 runs from 54 balls, with 7 fours and 13 sixes, a true testament to his batting capability. This century innings not only showcased his talent but also highlighted his consistency and ability to perform under pressure, making him a key player in the series.