CNN Central News & Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News /Agencies/ Bhopal: Wellington. Indian opener Abhishek Sharma grabbed cricketing headlines by hitting a century off 35 balls in the third T20 International against New Zealand. After his explosive innings, teammate Ishan Kishan jokingly took a dig at his meditation celebration. Ishan’s comment can be heard in a video shared by Sunrisers Hyderabad, which quickly went viral on social media.
‘After ruining others’ mental health, he meditates himself’ After completing his century, Abhishek celebrated by sitting on the field in a meditation pose. Referring to that gesture, Ishan Kishan joked, “After ruining others’ mental health, he meditates himself.” His remark pointed to the pressure Abhishek’s aggressive batting had put on the opposition bowlers. The video showed friendly banter between the two players. Abhishek also responded to the exchange in a relaxed manner.
A stormy 113 off 38 balls In the match played in Wellington, Abhishek scored 113 runs off 38 balls. His innings included nine fours and 11 sixes. He completed his century in just 35 balls, making it one of the fastest centuries in Indian T20 International cricket. Young batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi also gave an aggressive start alongside Abhishek. Vaibhav scored 45 runs off 19 balls, and together the two pushed India rapidly towards the target.
India chased target in 13.2 overs New Zealand, batting first, had scored 198 runs in 20 overs. India chased the 199-run target in just 13.2 overs for the loss of four wickets and won the match by six wickets. With this win, India took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match T20 series. Along with Abhishek’s century, Ishan Kishan’s amusing comment also became a talking point. Fans are reacting to the friendly chemistry between the two players and the viral video.
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