November 30, 2025 4:02 PM

India’s Abhishek Sharma runs riot with 52-ball 148 in domestic T20 clash

Abhishek Sharma smashed 148 runs in 52 balls in a domestic T20 tournament against an experienced Bengal bowling attack featuring Mohammed Shami and Akash Deep on Sunday to guide Punjab to a mammoth total of 310-5, the fourth highest in T20s. Opening the innings after winning the toss in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match, the Punjab captain struck five sixes and as many fours to reach the 50-mark in 12 balls, the joint-second fastest by an Indian in the format. The left-handed batter completed ...

September 25, 2025 9:44 AM

India juggernaut crushes Bangladesh to storm into Asia Cup final

Defending champions India stormed into the final of the Asia Cup on Wednesday after thumping Bangladesh by 41 runs in a Super Fours stage contest to maintain their blemish-free run in the tournament. Reigning 20-overs world champions India have remained unbeaten in the eight-team tournament but their 168-6, built around opener Abhishek Sharma's rapid 75, was probably less than what they expected after a blazing start. Their bowlers made up for the lost runs though and bowled out Bangladesh for...

September 22, 2025 9:21 AM

India down Pakistan again as Abhishek, Gill shine in Asia Cup Super Four clash

A 105-run opening stand between Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill helped defending champions India beat Pakistan by six wickets in their Asia Cup Super Four match on Sunday, a second victory over their arch rivals in the Twenty20 tournament. Put in to bat first, Pakistan set India a target of 172, which they reached with seven balls remaining. There was no handshake between the teams’ players yet again with the match played amid lingering tensions between the two nations in the wake of the mi...