NEW DELHI: After returning to form in the last match, India's opening batter Abhishek Sharma continued to torment South African bowlers in the fourth and final T20I of the series in Johannesburg on Friday.
The young batter delivered a brilliant cameo, scoring 36 off just 18 balls to set the tone for the visitors for a big total. His explosive innings included 4 sixes and 2 fours.
The highlight of his knock came in the fifth over when he launched Proteas pacer Andile Simelane for a massive six out of the ground.
Abhishek charged down the track, created room, and smoked the ball over extra cover, sending it soaring onto the roof before it bounced out of the ground.
He found his mojo back with a blistering fifty in the third T20I against South Africa in Centurion on Wednesday.
The left-hander came out firing on all cylinders, attacking the South African bowlers with ease during his explosive 50 off just 25 balls, which included five sixes and three fours.
In the first T20I, Abhishek could only manage 7 runs, followed by a mere 4 in the second match in Gqeberha. His dismissals in both innings were strikingly similar.
The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the ...
Read MoreThe TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide.
From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, and more.
The desk is also adept at writing comprehensive match reports and insightful post-match commentary, complemented by stats-based articles that provide an in-depth analysis of player performances and team dynamics.
We track news wires for key stories, conduct exclusive player interviews in both text and video formats, and file content from print editions and reporters. We keep track of all viral stories, trending topics and produce our own copies on the subjects.
We deliver accurate, engaging, and up-to-the-minute sports content, round the clock.
Read Less
Start a Conversation
Post comment