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- Abhishek Sharma scored a T20 international century in just 30 balls against Afghanistan in Delhi.
- The knock of 108 runs off 34 balls included 11 sixes and nine fours at a strike rate of 317.65.
- Sharma broke the record for the fastest T20 international century by a player from a full-member nation, beating the 33-ball marks of Sikandar Raza and Finn Allen.
- Sharma also overtook Rohit Sharma's 35-ball century for India, set against Sri Lanka in Indore in 2017.
- The record highlights the opener's rise as a key attacking batter for Team India.
What to watch next
- Sharma's form in upcoming T20 series after the record-breaking knock against Afghanistan
- Whether the 30-ball century mark survives against attacks from stronger bowling line-ups
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