Goa, Oct. 27 -- India opener Abhishek Sharma continued his explosive run in T20 cricket with a sensational century against New Zealand in Wellington on Tuesday, October 27, helping India clinch the T20I series. The left-hander struck 113 off just 38 deliveries, reaching his hundred in 35 balls during a commanding chase of 198.

Abhishek's blistering innings featured another remarkable milestone as he reached his half-century in only 15 deliveries. The effort ranks among the joint third-fastest fifties by an Indian batter in men's T20 internationals, underlining his growing reputation as one of the format's most aggressive openers.

India also registered a record powerplay score in men's T20 internationals during the chase, racing to 118 w...