Introduction
Abhishek Sharma stamped his name in the record books by registering the fastest fifty by an Indian in a T20I vs Pakistan, reaching the milestone in just 24 balls, surpassing Yuvraj Singh’s previous 29-ball best. His knock of 74 off 39 balls powered India to a six-wicket win in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash. The Times of India+3The Times of India+3Reuters+3
Key Details & Match Summary
| Statistic | Detail |
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| Match | Asia Cup 2025, Super Four: India vs Pakistan |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium Reuters+1 |
| Target | Pakistan: 171-5 in 20 overs AP News+2Reuters+2 |
| India’s chase | 172 runs, won by 6 wickets with 7 balls remaining Reuters+2Daily Sabah+2 |
| Abhishek Sharma’s top score | 74 off 39 balls (with 6 fours, 5 sixes) Reuters+2Daily Sabah+2 |
| Fastest fifty by Indian vs Pakistan T20I | 24 balls (broke Yuvraj Singh’s 29-ball record from 2012) Sportskeeda+2The Times of India+2 |
| Opening partnership | Abhishek Sharma + Shubman Gill put on 105 runs for the first wicket Reuters+2The Times of India+2 |
| Abhishek’s Asia Cup 2025 so far (4 matches) | 173 runs, SR ~208.43 The Indian Express+1 |
What Record Was Broken
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Old Record: Yuvraj Singh held the previous fastest fifty by an Indian vs Pakistan in T20Is (29 balls). Sportskeeda+1
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New Record: Abhishek Sharma reached 50 in 24 balls in this match, thereby breaking the 13-year old record. Sportskeeda+1
Context & Significance
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This innings came in a high-pressure game in the Super Four stage of Asia Cup 2025. Reuters+1
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The opening stand of 105 between Sharma & Gill provided India with a solid foundation. Reuters+1
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Sharma’s knock also helped him lead the run charts for India in the tournament up to that point. The Indian Express+1
FAQ
Q1: Who held the previous fastest fifty by an Indian vs Pakistan in T20Is?
A1: Yuvraj Singh, with a fifty in 29 balls (in 2012). Sportskeeda+1
Q2: How quickly did Abhishek Sharma score his fifty in this match?
A2: He reached 50 off 24 balls. Sportskeeda+1
Q3: What was Sharma’s final score?
A3: 74 runs from 39 balls with six fours and five sixes. Reuters+1
Q4: Did India win the match?
A4: Yes. India chased down 172 with six wickets in hand, 7 balls to spare. Reuters+1
Q5: How has this performance affected Abhishek’s standing or statistics in Asia Cup 2025?
A5: After this match, in four matches he has scored 173 runs at a strike rate of ~208.43 for India in the Asia Cup. Also, this innings reinforced his rising reputation among Indian white-ball batters. The Indian Express+1
Conclusion
Abhishek Sharma’s blistering fifty in just 24 balls against Pakistan didn’t just secure a high-stakes win for India in Asia Cup 2025 — it rewrote a long-standing record held by Yuvraj Singh, demonstrating Sharma’s emerging status in T20Is. For fans, this innings will be remembered as one of the defining knocks in recent India-Pakistan T20 history.
