Abhishek Sharma scored a blistering fifty off 20 balls, the second-fastest by an Indian in T20Is against England. Coached by Yuvraj Singh, he led India to a successful chase of 133 runs at Eden Gardens with a rapid 79 off 34 deliveries, hitting eight sixes and five fours.
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