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Powerplay King: Is Abhishek Sharma the best T20I opener going around?

Abhishek Sharma's explosive opening in Wellington against New Zealand was a masterclass in aggressive T20I hitting. He smashed 113 runs from just or 38 balls, reaching his century in 35 deliveries, as India chased down 199 in 13.2 overs to win the third T20I of a five-match series.

His opening partnership with 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who scored 45 off 19 balls, added 133 runs in 43 balls. India's powerplay performance was record-breaking, reaching 50 in 14 balls and 100 in 30 balls, finishing the powerplay with 118 runs without loss.

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