Left-handed Indian opener Abhishek Sharma’s stunning performance against Afghanistan was followed by an unexpected scene away from the cricket field. A fan reportedly caused a commotion at the Indian team’s hotel while trying to get a photograph with the young lad after the third and final T20I in Delhi.
The incident happened on Thursday, September 17, after India completed a commanding 127-run victory over Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. As the Indian players returned to their hotel, a fan reportedly called out to Abhishek and attempted to move through the security arrangements to get closer to him. Hotel security intervened and pulled her back as the 26-year-old continued towards the team area.
Fan girl attempts to get a photo with Abhishek Sharma
A video of the incident has surfaced online, showing a female fan attempting to approach Abhishek as he entered the hotel. Security personnel quickly stepped in to prevent her from moving further.
The moment came shortly after one of the most memorable performances of Abhishek’s international career. With the young batter becoming increasingly popular among Indian cricket supporters, fans have shown considerable excitement whenever they get an opportunity to see him in person.
While meeting a favourite cricketer can be an exciting experience for supporters, players travelling with the Indian team are accompanied by security personnel, particularly when they arrive at team hotels.
Here’s the video:
Abhishek Sharma fan incidence at hotel कुछ fans ऐसे भी होते हैं जो अपने Hero के लिए कुछ भी कर सकते हैं 😳
Indian cricket team players team hotel video #AFGvIND #AbhishekSharma #fans pic.twitter.com/V7M31M6bZ5
— Adamesh Dhoni (@AdamDhoni1) September 18, 2026
Abhishek Sharma smashes 108 in 34 balls
The fan frenzy came after Abhishek produced a sensational batting display in the third T20I against Afghanistan.
After Afghanistan won the toss and opted to field, India posted 221/7 in 20 overs. Abhishek was the star of the innings, smashing 108 runs from just 34 deliveries. His explosive knock included nine fours and 11 sixes.
The opener reached his century in only 30 balls, setting a new record for the fastest T20I century by an Indian batter. His breathtaking assault helped India build a huge total before the bowlers completed the job.
Afghanistan struggled during the chase and were dismissed for 94 in 14.1 overs, giving India a 127-run win and a 3-0 series sweep.
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Abhishek Sharma named Player of the Series
The third T20I was the perfect ending to an outstanding series for Abhishek. He finished as the Player of the Series after scoring 229 runs in three innings, averaging 76.33 with a remarkable strike rate of 269.41. His series included a half-century and a century.
The 108-run knock also added another major milestone to his rapidly growing international career. Abhishek’s aggressive approach at the top of the order has made him one of the most exciting young batters in India’s T20I setup.
Speaking after his record-breaking innings, Abhishek explained that his focus was simply on watching the ball and expressing himself rather than restricting his natural attacking game.
India complete 3-0 T20I series sweep
India sealed a dominant 3-0 series sweep over Afghanistan with a convincing victory in Delhi. After Abhishek’s explosive century set up a formidable total, Nitish Kumar Reddy (3/25) and Ravi Bishnoi (3/26) spearheaded India’s bowling attack. The Afghanistan batters struggled to cope with the pressure, eventually being bowled out for 94 in 14.1 overs as India completed a comprehensive win.
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