T20 cricket has continuously evolved into an explosive battleground where modern batting powerhouses redefine the boundaries of what is possible. While scoring 150 runs in a format limited to just 120 balls per innings remains an extraordinary mountain to climb, Indian opener Abhishek Sharma has firmly etched his name in record books with one of the most blistering knocks in international cricket history. Showcasing unmatched power-hitting and clean stroke-play, Abhishek holds the record for the highest individual score by an Indian in T20 Internationals, leaving fans and opponents in awe.
The Record-Breaking Innings Against England
The historic feat unfolded during the fifth match of India’s T20I series against England in Darbari 2025, where Abhishek Sharma tore apart the English bowling attack to register a sensational 135 runs. What made the knock truly staggering was that he achieved this monumental score off just 54 deliveries. Blasting 13 towering sixes and 7 boundaries, Abhishek accumulated an astonishing 106 runs purely in boundaries. During this very innings, he raced to his century in just 37 balls, securing the record for the second-fastest T20 century ever scored by an Indian batsman.
Dominating India’s All-Time T20I Individual Score List
Abhishek’s ferocious knock places him right at the pinnacle of India’s highest individual T20 International scores, comfortably leading a list featuring the country’s most elite run-scorers. While achieving an individual score above 120 remains an elite club achieved by only a handful of players globally, India’s leading top-score charts highlight this dominance:
Abhishek Sharma – 135 runs
Shubman Gill – 126 runs
Ruturaj Gaikwad – 123 runs
Virat Kohli – 122 runs
Rohit Sharma – 121 runs
Tilak Varma – 120 runs
As modern batsmen continue to leverage flat pitches and aggressive strategies, Abhishek Sharma’s record-shattering 135-run blitz stands as a benchmark of modern T20 dominance, proving that boundaries and sheer strike-rate dictate the new era of international cricket.