India opener Abhishek Sharma continued his purple patch in T20I with a stunning 35-ball century against New Zealand at Sky Stadium in Wellington. The southpaw went after the bowlers from the start, producing a breathtaking knock in the third T20I.

With this century, Abhishek has now scored four hundreds in T20 internationals, drawing level with former India captain Suryakumar Yadav, who also has four centuries in the format.

Only Glenn Maxwell and Rohit Sharma have scored more T20I centuries, with five each. Abhishek is now among a group of batters with four hundreds, which also includes Karanbir Singh, Phil Salt and Suryakumar.

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The latest hundred adds to Abhishek’s growing reputation as one of India’s most destructive batters in the shortest format.

Abhishek Sharma Joins Elite List Of T20I Centurions

Abhishek has reached the milestone in a relatively short international career. Since making his T20I debut in 2024, he has quickly established himself as a key member of India’s top order.

His fourth century puts him alongside some of the biggest names in T20I cricket. Rohit Sharma and Glenn Maxwell lead the list with five hundreds each, while Abhishek is now level with Suryakumar Yadav and Phil Salt.

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Most Hundreds In Men’s T20Is

  • 5 – Glenn Maxwell
  • 5 – Rohit Sharma
  • 4 – Karanbir Singh
  • 4 – Phil Salt
  • 4 – Suryakumar Yadav
  • 4 – Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek Sharma Goes Past Quinton de Kock In T20 Hundreds

Abhishek has also moved ahead of Quinton de Kock in the list of batters with the most centuries in men’s T20 cricket.

Unlike T20 internationals, this list includes performances across all T20 competitions, including domestic tournaments and the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Abhishek now has 11 centuries in T20 cricket, moving ahead of de Kock, who has 10. Virat Kohli and David Warner also have 10 hundreds each.

Chris Gayle remains at the top of the list with 22 centuries, followed by Pakistan captain Babar Azam, who has 13.

Most Hundreds In Men’s T20 Cricket

  • 22 – Chris Gayle
  • 13 – Babar Azam
  • 11 – Abhishek Sharma
  • 10 – Quinton de Kock
  • 10 – Virat Kohli
  • 10 – David Warner

Abhishek Sharma Reaches 150 Sixes In T20Is

The century was not the only milestone Abhishek achieved in Wellington. The left-hander also reached 150 sixes in T20 internationals, completing the landmark in just 70 matches and 69 innings.

He has become only the third Indian batter to hit 150 sixes in men’s T20Is, joining Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav.

Rohit leads the Indian list with 205 sixes, while Suryakumar has hit 179. Abhishek’s rapid rise up the list highlights the impact he has made since entering the international setup. Overall, Abhishek is the eighth batter representing a Full Member nation to reach 150 sixes in men’s T20Is.