Rajkot, Dec 5 (Reporter) Punjab's Abhishek Sharma etched his name in the record books with a blistering 28-ball century against Meghalaya in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Group-A match in Rajkot. The innings tied him with Gujarat's Urvil Patel as the fastest Indian to reach the landmark in T20 cricket. Globally, Sharma's knock is the joint second-fastest, behind Sahil Chauhan’s 27-ball hundred for Estonia earlier this year. Opening the batting in pursuit of Meghalaya's 142/7, Sharma displayed an extraordinary blend of power and precision to finish unbeaten on 106 off 29 balls, steering Punjab to victory in just 9.3 overs. The knock also cemented his position as the leading centurion in the tournament’s history, with four centuries to his name, surpassing stalwarts like Unmukt Chand and Ruturaj Gaikwad. This crucial win was Punjab's fifth in seven matches, bolstering their net run rate and keeping their qualification hopes alive. Sharma's meteoric rise in domestic cricket mirrors his IPL success, where he was retained by Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹14 crore ahead of the 2024 season. His consistent performances, including forming a formidable partnership with Travis Head, have solidified his reputation as a T20 specialist. Meanwhile, in another landmark achievement earlier in the day, Baroda set a new record for the highest team total in men’s T20 cricket, posting an imposing 349/5 against Sikkim in Indore...////...