India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I match is underway at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch. Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson have once again been off to a breezy start. The Southpaw has been the aggressor, as during the match he achieved a milestone as he became the first man to hit 100 T20I sixes in the powerplay.

The Men in Blue in the first T20I completely dominated in the 226-run chase as they completed the highest successful run chase in T20I history. It was crafted by Sanju and Abhishek when they stitched 93 runs inside the powerplay, which helped the middle order to play their strokes, win the game, and take a lead in the series.

Abhishek Sharma creates history, becomes first man to hit 100 T20I sixes in powerplay

Abhishek Sharma has been in excellent form; he has been India’s second-best batter after Ishan Kishan’s comeback into the side. The No. 2-ranked batter surpassed the record of former India captain Rohit Sharma, who struck 98 sixes in the powerplay in 1672 balls. The Southpaw has struck 100 sixes in 776 balls; this showcases his six-hitting prowess.

Abhishek Sharma becomes the first man to hit 100 T20I sixes in the Powerplay. Most T20I PP sixes (balls): 100* - Abhishek (776) 98 - Rohit Sharma (1672) 97 - Martin Guptill (1609) #INDvsNZ

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