What was Abhishek's reward after the match? A standing ovation from a capacity Eden Gardens aside, praise from his mentor Yuvraj, albeit in a cheeky way.

Throughout the entirety of Indian teams playing Y20I matches, there have been a lot of players who have made big numbers for the team. Here is a list of players who have the fastest fifties for India.

Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has praised Abhishek Sharma for his phenomenal performance in the first T20I against England. Sharma scored a stunning 79 runs off just 34 balls in the match, played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.