Abhishek Sharma shatters another Yuvraj Singh record, repeats Pakistan heroics against Bangladesh

 

Here’s a breakdown of what the news is saying about Abhishek Sharma’s record-shattering feat:

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🏏 What happened

• In the Asia Cup 2025, Abhishek Sharma put up another scintillating performance, this time vs Bangladesh, adding to his heroics earlier against Pakistan. (The Times of India)

• He “shattered another Yuvraj Singh record” — the specific one being the fastest T20I fifty by an Indian vs Pakistan. (The Times of India)

  • He reached the half-century in 24 balls, surpassing Yuvraj’s previous mark of 36 balls in 2012. (Firstpost)

• Against Bangladesh, he again produced a rapid fifty, thereby “repeating his Pakistan heroics.” (The Times of India)

• In that Bangladesh match, he scored 75 off 37 balls before being run out. (The Times of India)

• His exploits are being compared to Yuvraj — his mentor — and he is being seen as a rising star riding on such performances. (NDTV Sports)

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📊 Significance & context

• Yuvraj Singh is one of India’s legendary all-rounders, especially in limited-overs — breaking any record of his draws extra attention.

• The fact that Abhishek is doing this against both Pakistan and Bangladesh — two major regional rivals — underlines consistency, not just one off performance.

• Such fast scoring in T20Is helps put pressure on opposition, shift momentum, and intimidate bowlers early on.

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