From Abhishek Sharma's Century To Rinku Singh's Blistering Knock: Top 10 Records Tumbled During India's 100-Run Win Over Zimbabwe In 2nd T20I

India's emphatic 100-run victory over Zimbabwe in the 2nd T20I of the series was a night of shattered records and breathtaking performances. The match, held in Harare, saw India’s players outshine and outplay their opponents, resulting in a slew of new records that will be remembered for years to come. Here are the top 10 records that tumbled during this memorable encounter, showcasing India's dominance and the individual brilliance of its players.

Zee Media Bureau | Jul 08, 2024, 07:54 AM IST

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Highest Defeat Margins for Zimbabwe in T20Is

India’s 100-run win matched Zimbabwe’s worst T20I defeat, tying with Australia’s 2018 performance in Harare. This match now ranks among Zimbabwe’s toughest T20I losses.

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Most Runs Scored in the Last 10 Overs in a T20I Innings (Full Member Teams)

India’s explosive batting added 160 runs in the final 10 overs, setting a new record for full member teams. This surpassed Sri Lanka’s 159 against Kenya in 2007.

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Highest Team Total Against Zimbabwe

India’s formidable total of 234/2 set a new record against Zimbabwe, eclipsing Australia’s previous high of 229/2 in Harare back in 2018.

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Second-Most Sixes Against Zimbabwe in T20Is

India’s batsmen smashed 14 sixes, the second-highest against Zimbabwe in T20Is. This falls just one short of Afghanistan’s record of 15 sixes in Mirpur, 2019.

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Youngest Indians to Hit a Hundred in T20Is

At 23 years and 307 days, Abhishek Sharma joined the elite list of young Indian centurions in T20Is, following Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill.

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Least Innings Taken to Hit a Hundred for India in T20Is

Abhishek Sharma’s century in just his second T20I innings set a new benchmark for India, surpassing Deepak Hooda’s previous record of three innings.

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Fastest Hundred for India in T20Is (by Balls Faced)

Abhishek Sharma’s blazing hundred off 46 balls ranks among the fastest for India, tying with KL Rahul’s 2016 feat against the West Indies.

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Least Balls to Score Fifty to Hundred in T20Is for India

Rohit Sharma’s record of 12 balls from fifty to hundred remains unbeaten, but Abhishek Sharma’s 13-ball sprint places him second in this rapid milestone achievement.

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Most T20I Wickets for India at Age 23

Ravi Bishnoi, with 42 T20I wickets, now holds the record for most wickets by an Indian at age 23, overtaking Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah.

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Most Sixes for India in the Last 2 Overs in T20Is

Rinku Singh’s impressive tally of 17 sixes in just 48 balls during the last 2 overs highlights his emerging prowess, placing him among India’s big-hitting legends.

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