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‘Isse IPL me achha nhi khela jata’ – Fans react as Abhishek Sharma’s century helps Punjab post highest team total of 275/6 in SMAT

Andhra Pradesh’s Harisankar Reddy faced a relentless onslaught from the Punjab batters. He conceded 66 runs in his four overs

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October 17, 2023

Punjab showcased an extraordinary batting display in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023. The match against Andhra Pradesh at the JSCA stadium in Ranchi, Punjab, set a new record for the highest score by an Indian T20 team. Spearheaded by Abhishek Sharma’s remarkable 112 off 51 balls, Punjab amassed a formidable total of 275 for 6 in 20 overs.

This achievement surpassed the previous record of 263 set by the IPL team Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) against Pune Warriors India in 2013. Moreover, the team not only secured the highest score record but also established a new record for the most sixes hit by an Indian T20 team. They smashed a total of 22 sixes during their innings, surpassing RCB’s 21 from the 2013 game.

Abhishek Sharma’s exceptional performance included a stunning display of nine fours and nine sixes en route to his remarkable century. Additionally, wicketkeeper batter Anmolpreet Singh contributed significantly with his explosive 87 off 26 balls, striking nine sixes during his innings. Their amazing batting performance led Punjab to an outstanding total.

Punjab bounced back after a close defeat

Andhra Pradesh’s Harisankar Reddy faced a relentless onslaught from the Punjab batters. He conceded 66 runs in his four overs, while Yarra Prithviraj endured a challenging spell, giving away 63 runs in his four overs. It’s worth noting that Punjab had a rocky start to the tournament, facing defeat in their first group game against Saurashtra.

The team fell 37 runs short in their pursuit of 211. Punjab encountered an initial setback but managed to bounce back emphatically in their subsequent encounter, showcasing their dominance and power-hitting prowess to establish their position as a formidable force in the tournament. Meanwhile, in another game, Riyan Parag-led Assam beat Bihar by 5 runs. The team failed to chase 200 runs despite a great batting display by skipper Shakib Gani.

Here is how fans react to Punjab’s amazing batting performance: