Yuvraj Singh Teases Abhishek Sharma After His 14-Ball Fifty

Abhishek Sharma owned India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I from the first ball. His timing was razor-sharp, his footwork decisive, and the gaps seemed to appear exactly when he wanted them. New Zealand’s bowlers tried everything: pace, length, variations, but nothing stuck.

Abhishek made a half-century in just 14 balls, turning the Barsapara Stadium into a wall of sound that never dipped from first over to last.

That blistering knock wrapped up a commanding chase and sealed another clean home series sweep for India. It also stirred up an old conversation again: the fastest T20I fifty by an Indian opener. For now, at least on home soil, that record has Abhishek Sharma’s name on it.

Yuvraj Singh Keeps the Bar High

The final runs had barely crossed the rope when Yuvraj Singh weighed in. His response was classic, easygoing, and impossible to miss. A gentle reminder, delivered with a smile, that the 12-ball world record still stands tall and untouched.

“Still can’t get a 50 off 12 balls, can you? Well played- keep going strong!” Yuvraj sarcastically posted on X. 

Abhishek didn’t puff his chest or play it up. He smiled, shrugged it off, and admitted what most batters would, that the older mark feels almost unreal. The exchange added a layer of warmth to an already electric evening, with the mentor-protégé banter quickly lighting up timelines everywhere.

Abhishek Leads India’s Aggressive Batting Approach

That’s how Abhishek Sharma scored the fastest T20I fifty by an Indian opener; an unbeaten 68. Not a single dot ball, but with seven fours and five sixes. Every shot carried purpose, every connection landed clean, and every over tilted further in India’s favor. The chase was done inside ten overs, New Zealand left chasing shadows while India cruised without breaking stride.

More than the numbers, it’s the confidence that stands out. He looks like a batter who knows his place and understands his role. With India piling up wins at home, the spotlight only grows brighter.

That playful back-and-forth between Yuvraj Singh and Abhishek Sharma may read like fun, but there’s something deeper beneath it. A young batter is stretching boundaries. And somewhere between 14 balls and 12, the next target is already calling.