Watch: Abhishek Sharma's fastest T20I century celebration vs Afghanistan

Abhishek Sharma produced a sensational performance in the third T20I against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. The India opener smashed a stunning century off just 30 balls, helping India make a flying start after Afghanistan opted to bowl first. Alongside Sanju Samson, Abhishek attacked the Afghanistan bowlers from the first over, with India reaching 100 runs inside the first six overs.

Abhishek's 30-ball century included nine fours and 10 sixes, as he reached the landmark at a strike rate of 333.33. With this knock, he broke Rohit Sharma's record for the fastest T20I century by an Indian, which came off 35 balls against Sri Lanka in 2017. Abhishek also bettered Finn Allen's previous record of a 33-ball century for the fastest T20I hundred by a player from a full-member nation.

After completing his century, Abhishek Sharma celebrated specially by performing his trademark "Om Namah Shivaya" celebration. The moment quickly caught the attention of fans and went viral on social media. The celebration added another memorable moment to an already remarkable innings by the young India opener.

Watch the viral video of Abhishek Sharma's "Om Namah Shivaya" celebration here:

Abhishek Sharma smashes fastest T20I century by an Indian batter vs Afghanistan

Abhishek Sharma created history in the third and final T20I against Afghanistan by smashing the fastest T20I century by an Indian batter. The left-handed opener started aggressively and reached his half-century in just 16 balls. He continued his attack after reaching fifty and completed his century off only 30 deliveries, hitting 10 sixes and nine fours.

With this sensational hundred, Abhishek bettered his own previous record of a 37-ball T20I century. He also went past Rohit Sharma's 35-ball hundred against Sri Lanka in 2017. Abhishek's 30-ball century is now the fastest T20I hundred by a batter against a Test-playing nation and the third-fastest century in T20I history.

At the other end, Sanju Samson also played an attacking knock and remained unbeaten on 32 off 21 balls, with one four and three sixes. Abhishek also became the only batter in T20I history to score two centuries in fewer than 30 balls and the fourth Indian batter to score three or more centuries in men's T20Is. His explosive innings helped India make a dominant start against Afghanistan.

From 16-ball fifty to 30-ball ton — How Abhishek broke Rohit Sharma's record

Abhishek Sharma produced a stunning innings in the third T20I against Afghanistan. The left-handed opener reached his half-century in just 16 balls and continued his aggressive batting. He then completed his century in only 30 balls, breaking Rohit Sharma's record for the fastest T20I century by an Indian batter.

Rohit Sharma had earlier scored a 35-ball century against Sri Lanka, while Abhishek's previous fastest century came off 37 balls against England. Abhishek's 30-ball hundred also became the fastest T20I century by a batter from a full-member nation, bettering Finn Allen's previous record of 33 balls.

However, Abhishek's brilliant innings came to an end when Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan dismissed him in the 10th over. Abhishek scored 108 runs off just 34 balls, including 10 sixes and nine fours. It was his fifth T20I century, which moved him level with Suryakumar Yadav for the second-most T20I hundreds by an Indian, while Rohit Sharma leads the list with five centuries.

Fans react to Abhishek's emotional 'Om Namah Shivaya' celebration

Abhishek Sharma celebrated his sensational century with a special "Om Namah Shivaya" gesture. After reaching the three-figure mark, the India opener appeared emotional as he performed the celebration. The moment quickly caught the attention of fans watching the match and those following the action on social media.

Fans were impressed by Abhishek's incredible knock and his unique celebration. Many praised the young batter for his fearless batting and appreciated the emotion he showed after reaching his century. The celebration soon became one of the most talked-about moments of the match. Here is how the fans reacted on X:

Abhishek's 30-ball century made the moment even more special. He broke Rohit Sharma's record for the fastest T20I century by an Indian batter and played a key role in India's explosive start. His "Om Namah Shivaya" celebration added an emotional touch to a memorable innings and gave fans another moment to remember.