Abhishek Sharma breaks mentor Yuvraj Singh's record for fastest T20I fifty vs Pakistan

September 22, 2025 Credit: Getty

Abhishek tears PAK lineup apart

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Starting the run chase in style

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No cruising to milestone

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Abhishek breaks record

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Yuvraj Singh held record for 13 years

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Yuvraj's blazing fifty

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Yuvraj bats with 200 strike rate

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Evin Lewis' record broken

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Comprehensive win for India

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Match-winning knock

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