Indian opener Abhishek Sharma produced a once-in-a-lifetime innings during the fifth T20I match against England. It was a match played in the glamorous city of India, Mumbai, and was attended by high-profile celebrities. Amongst those big names watching the IND vs ENG 5th T20I match at the Brabourne Stadium were Mukesh Ambani, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and former UK Primer Minister Rishi Sunak.
The match was certainly full of highlight reels. There were moments which became viral across social media platforms and one such moment involved one of the richest men in the world.
Mukesh Ambani Stands and Applauds Abhishek Sharma In IND vs ENG 5th T20I
The moment came during the 2nd ball of the fifth over. Abhishek had already scored 44 runs off just 16 balls, including a six off the first ball of the over. The Sunrisers Hyderabad star batter hit another six off Jamie Overton’s over, bringing his half-century off just 17 balls. He had been so good and breathtaking that even Mukesh Ambani had to stand up and applaud the innings. Watch the video:
Even Mukesh Ambani saab is standing and clapping for Abhishek Sharma. Madness at Wankhede. pic.twitter.com/TGrQRGjfAN
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) February 2, 2025
Abhishek’s Historical Innings
Abhishek Sharma hogged all the limelight during the 5th T20I match against England. And why not, he did something special and played an innings which was hailed by the former legends and everyone who watched it, on their TV screens or from inside the stadium.
The 24-year-old became the second fastest Indian batter to hit a century in a T20I match, bringing his 100 off just 37 balls. The record for scoring the fastest century is still with Rohit Sharma, who smashed the century in just 35 balls against Sri Lanka back in 2017.
Not only that. Abhishek ended the match with 135 runs, which is now the highest score by an Indian batter in a T20I match. In addition, the SRH batter also holds the record for most sixes in an innings in a T20I match (13 sixes).
