Abhishek Sharma makes HISTORY
Abhishek Sharma makes HISTORY, surpasses Pollard. Let's take a look at this photo collection to find out about the massive feat.
By Sruti Thakur | Updated: December 2, 2025 4:09 PM IST
Abhishek Sharma makes HISTORY, surpasses Pollard. Let's take a look at this photo collection to find out about the massive feat.
Abhishek Sharma has been in a red-hot form in the ongoing 2025-26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) match between Punjab and Baroda on Tuesday, December 2, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
Following his record-breaking 148 off 52 balls against Baroda on Sunday, Punjab captain Abhishek Sharma delivered another explosive innings at the home ground of his IPL team, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
The 25-year-old smashed an impressive half-century in just 18 balls, before being dismissed by Raj Limbani, helping his team post a massive total of 222.
Abhishek Sharma equals a major Abhishek Sharma reached his half-century under 20 balls (19 or fewer) for the seventh time in his T20 career. Three of these came for Punjab in the SMAT, another three in the IPL representing SRH, and he also notched a 17-ball half-century for India against England at Wankhede Stadium in January.
Abhishek Sharma scored all seven of his half-centuries under 19 balls
Abhishek Sharma has surpassed West Indies legend Kieron Pollard's record for the most fifties scored in under 20 balls. Travis Head, ranks third on this elite list.
Among Indian players, the second spot on this elite list is shared by KL Rahul and Chennai Super Kings star Urvil Patel, each with three fifties.
Abhishek Sharma also has three T20 centuries, his quick tons include scores of 28 and 32 balls for Punjab and one in 37 balls for India.