In a dazzling display of power-hitting, Abhishek Sharma has etched his name in the record books by scoring the highest individual total by an Indian in T20 Internationals His record-breaking knock not only led India to a commanding victory over England in the fifth and final T20I but also set a new benchmark for individual scores in the format.
Here are the top 5 individual scores by Indian batters in T20Is:
5.) Rohit Sharma’s masterclass: 121 not out vs Afghanistan (2024)
Rohit Sharma delivered a scintillating unbeaten 121 off 69 balls, studded with 11 fours and eight sixes, during the third T20I against Afghanistan at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in 2024. His explosive knock, a blend of aggression and precision, propelled India to a dominant position. This innings marked Sharma’s personal best in T20Is and solidified his status as the first batter to achieve five centuries in the format, underscoring his legacy as a white-ball titan.
4.) Virat Kohli’s milestone century: unbeaten 122 vs Afghanistan (2022)
Virat Kohli ended a three-year century drought with a majestic 122 not out off 61 balls against Afghanistan in the 2022 Asia Cup. His 71st international ton, featuring 12 fours and six sixes, anchored India’s 212/2. The bowlers then stifled Afghanistan at 111/8, securing a 101-run victory. This century not only highlighted Kohli’s enduring class but also reaffirmed his knack for rising to the occasion.
3.) Ruturaj Gaikwad’s valiant effort: 123 not out vs Australia (2023)
In a high-octane clash against Australia in November 2023, Ruturaj Gaikwad announced his arrival with a maiden T20I century – 123 not out off 57 balls, laced with 13 boundaries and seven sixes. Despite India’s imposing 222/3, Glenn Maxwell’s whirlwind unbeaten 104 steered Australia to a thrilling chase. Gaikwad’s knock, though in a losing cause, etched his name among India’s most promising young talents.
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2.) Shubman Gill’s commanding 126 not out vs New Zealand (2023)
Before Abhishek’s record, Shubman Gill held the mantle with his blistering 126* off 63 balls against New Zealand in Ahmedabad (2023). His 12 fours and seven sixes powered India to 234/4, before the bowlers dismantled New Zealand for 66, clinching a colossal 168-run win. Gill’s innings epitomized his flair and cemented his role as India’s future batting mainstay.
1. Abhishek Sharma’s historic blitz: 135 vs England (2025)
Abhishek rewrote history in February 2025, smashing 135 off 54 balls against England at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. His audacious knock, featuring 13 sixes and seven fours, included a 37-ball century—the second-fastest by an Indian in T20Is. Leading India to 247/9 in the last match of the series, Abhishek’s pyrotechnics not only shattered records but also heralded the rise of a new batting phenom in Indian cricket.
