Abhishek Sharma shatters Kohli, Samson's feat [Source: AFP]Abhishek Sharma continues to dominate in the T20I format as the maverick batter shattered yet another record in the India vs West Indies third match at the Holkar Stadium. He scored an 18-ball fifty while batting first, and this was the fastest half-century registered by an Indian vs the West Indies in this format.The previous record holders were Sanju Samson and Virat Kohli, who scored their respective fifties in just 22 balls against the Men in Maroon. Interestingly, Samson attained his feat in the second T20I, a couple of days ago.Fastest 50s for India vs West Indies in T20Is (By Balls):18 - Abhishek Sharma, Indore, 2026, Tonight*21 - Virat Kohli, Mumbai (Wankhede), 201921 - Sanju Samson, Ranchi, 202622 - Rohit Sharma, Lauderhill, 201623 - Rohit Sharma, Mumbai (Wankhede), 201923 - Suryakumar Yadav, Providence, 2023Abhishek now tops the charts, and Samson and Kohli follow on the list. Rohit Sharma has his name twice, with Suryakumar Yadav also making the cut.ALSO READAbhishek Sharma Goes Past Rohit Sharma In Another Massive T20I FeatOther records broken by Abhishek Sharma vs West IndiesNot only the fastest fifty vs the West Indies, but Abhishek broke other massive records as well, and here is the list.Most 50+ Scores in the Powerplay in T20Is for India7 - Abhishek Sharma*2 - Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan1 - Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sanju SamsonMost 6s in a Calendar Year in T20Is (Full-Member Nations)68 - Suryakumar Yadav (India), 202268 - Abhishek Sharma (India), 2026*54 - Abhishek Sharma (India), 202552 - Ishan Kishan (India), 2026*Fastest to 2000 Runs as an Opener in T20Is (By Matches)42 – Karanbir Singh (Austria)43 – Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan)54 – Jos Buttler (England), Muhammad Waseem (United Arab Emirates)56 – Babar Azam (Pakistan)60 – Aaron Finch (Australia)62 – Abhishek Sharma (India)*Fastest 50s vs West Indies in T20Is (By Balls)15 – Quinton de Kock (South Africa), Centurion, 202316 – Tim David (Australia), Basseterre, 202518 – David Warner (Australia), Sydney, 201018 – Colin Munro (New Zealand), Mount Maunganui, 201818 – Abhishek Sharma (India), Indore, 2026, Tonight*ALSO READMohammed Shami Hits Back At Fitness Critics After Taking 4 Wickets Against Delhi
