“He will score century in some other match”: Abhishek Sharma’s mother confident ton is just around corner
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India pulled off a thrilling 41-run win against Bangladesh in their Asia Cup Super Four match, thanks to a explosive knock from young star Abhishek Sharma. The 25-year-old opener lit up the Dubai International Cricket Stadium with 75 runs off just 37 balls, including six fours and five massive sixes. He seemed on track for his first international century, but a run-out cut his innings short, leaving fans and family buzzing with excitement and a touch of disappointment.
Abhishek’s mom, Manju Sharma, shared her mixed feelings after the game. “The match was fantastic, and Abhishek played a brilliant innings,” she said. “He’ll get that century in the next one. India should win the whole Asia Cup!” Her pride was clear, even if the milestone slipped away.
His sister, Komal, echoed the sentiment, calling it a bittersweet moment. “It hurts that he missed the century, but that’s cricket for you,” she told reporters. “I’m sure he’ll smash one soon in the tournament. We’re thrilled he’s helping the team win big. The squad is so strong—we’re proud of everyone. I’ve always loved Rohit Sharma, and now Abhishek is stepping up just like him. It makes us so happy.”
Abhishek’s bold style at the top of the order has fans comparing him to India’s top batsmen already. With knocks like this, he’s becoming a key player in India’s strong Asia Cup campaign.
This victory makes India the first team to book a spot in the final, while Sri Lanka is now out of contention. Pakistan and Bangladesh face a high-stakes showdown on September 25 to grab the last final berth.
India wraps up their Super Four stage against Sri Lanka on September 26 at the same Dubai venue. The final is set for September 28, with India’s opponent hinging on that Pakistan-Bangladesh result. Cricket fans can’t wait to see what’s next in this gripping Asia Cup tournament.
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