Abhishek Sharma Credits IPL for Match-Winning Century
India’s young opener Abhishek Sharma credited the Indian Premier League (IPL) after scoring a match-winning century in the second T20I against Zimbabwe on Sunday, July 7, in Harare. India thrashed Zimbabwe by 100 runs, showcasing a dominating performance.
Match Recap
India posted a formidable total of 234 runs, thanks to Abhishek Sharma’s sensational hundred and a late blitz from Rinku Singh. In reply, Mukesh Kumar and Avesh Khan each took three wickets, dismantling Zimbabwe’s batting lineup and securing a comfortable victory for India.
Abhishek Sharma’s Standout Performance
Abhishek scored 100 runs from just 47 balls, including 7 fours and 8 sixes. Despite scoring a duck in his debut match, which India lost by 13 runs, Abhishek bounced back with a stellar performance. He emphasized the role of the IPL in preparing him for international cricket.
“I think IPL plays a big role in this because as a youngster, as a debutant, we didn’t feel much pressure when we came to represent the country,” Abhishek said. “It’s always a great motivation once you are playing for the country.”
Learning from Setbacks
Reflecting on the loss in the first game, Abhishek acknowledged the disappointment but highlighted the team’s resilience. “Losing a game like that after the country has won a T20 World Cup was disappointing for the players. But still, we were all youngsters and have been playing together and against each other since childhood. So none of us went into our shells after losing.”
Focus on Intent and Mindset
Abhishek shared his approach to T20 cricket, emphasizing the importance of intent and mindset. “I think it’s all about approach in T20, about intent. If I show intent and if it is my day, it usually goes like this,” he said.
Team Spirit and Future Goals
Abhishek spoke about the camaraderie among the young players and their collective focus on future matches. “Mindset was to forget what has happened and focus on the next match,” he added.
India’s comprehensive win in the second T20I against Zimbabwe highlights the potential and promise of its young cricketers, with Abhishek Sharma leading the charge.(Dubai7 realmoneygame)