India, Jan. 26 -- There is no stopping Abhishek Sharma. The left-handed batter, who hails from Punjab, has been in smashing form, and his ball striking is one of the biggest positives for India heading into the upcoming T20 World Cup. The 25-year-old played an unbeaten 68-run knock off just 20 balls in the third T20I against New Zealand at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati to help the hosts gain an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. His whirlwind knock helped India chase down the target of 154 in just 10 overs with eight wickets in hand.

Abhishek's knock was studded with seven fours and five sixes as he batted at a strike rate of 340. He reached his fifty off just 14 balls, registering the second-fastest fifty by an Indian, ...