Yuvraj Singh pokes fun at Abhishek Sharma after missing his T20I record in Guwahati
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IND vs NZ: Abhishek Sharma's blistering 13-ball fifty in Guwahati thrilled fans but left Yuvraj Singh's 12-ball T20I record intact. The former India star responded with a playful tweet, praising the youngster while reminding him who still owns the landmark.
Abhishek Sharma fell one ball short of breaking Yuvraj Singh’s record for the fastest T20I fifty by an Indian in Guwahati, setting off a playful social media exchange after India’s dominant win over New Zealand in the third T20I.
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The left-hander reached his half-century in 13 deliveries at the Barsapara Stadium, narrowly missing Yuvraj’s iconic 12-ball fifty that remains the fastest by an Indian in men’s T20 internationals. Abhishek’s blistering start helped India chase down the target in just 10 overs, sealing an emphatic eight-wicket victory and an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.
Soon after the innings, Yuvraj took to X to congratulate Abhishek while reminding him who still owns the benchmark. Tagging the opener, he wrote, “Still can’t get a 50 off 12 balls, can you? Well played — keep going strong”.
The post quickly went viral, highlighting the warm bond between the former India all-rounder and the young opener, who has often spoken about Yuvraj’s influence on his career and attacking mindset.
Speaking after the match, Abhishek insisted records were never his primary focus and credited the team environment for his performances.
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