ABHISHEK SHARMA Record, India Wins World Cup, Babar Azam To Open: Cricket Highlights

ABHISHEK SHARMA Record, India Wins World Cup, Babar Azam To Open: Cricket Highlights

Abhishek Sharma shattered multiple batting records with his breathtaking 135 against England in the Mumbai dead-rubber. Indian women’s team clinched the 2025 Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in a one-sided finale in Malaysia, In other news, struggling Sanju Samson has received unequivocal support of prominent commentator Sanjay Manjrekar.

Here are the key cricketing highlights from Sunday, February 2:

Abhishek Sharma Sets New Record as India Beats England

Abhishek Sharma slammed down a stunning 37-ball century against England in the fifth T20I of the five-match series at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. The innings marked India’s second-fastest T20I ton and saw Sharma tally 135 runs from just 54 deliveries to list India's highest individual score in the format.

India went on to secure an emphatic 150-run victory, winning the series 4-1. Comeback man Mohammed Shami picked up three English wickets at a cost of just 25 runs, while ace spinner Varun Chakravarthy snared the prized scalps of Jos Buttler and Liam Livingstone.

India Wins Women's U19 T20 World Cup

The Indian Under-19 women’s team routed South Africa by nine wickets with 52 balls to spare in a one-sided final of the 2025 Under-19 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a huge cash reward of Rs. 5 crores for the victorious Indian team.

Babar Azam To Open For Pakistan in Champions Trophy

Babar Azam will likely open the innings for Pakistan in the upcoming 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, taking inspiration from former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Hina Munawar as the first-ever female manager of the Pakistan men’s cricket team to streamline operations.

Sanju Samson Receives Unwavering Support

India's struggling opener Sanju Samson has received unequivocal support from prominent commentator, Sanjay Manjrekar. Despite accruing just 51 runs during the recently-concluded five-match T20I series against England, Manjrekar praised Samson for his match-winning credentials and claimed that he should be given a longer rope in the Indian team.

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