Abhishek scored 113 as India chased 199 in 13.2 overs against New Zealand. He and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi put on 133 for the opening wicket, helping India secure a 3-0 series lead.
The ICC shortlisted Abhishek for September’s Player of the Month award after he scored 229 runs in three T20Is against Afghanistan and earned Player of the Series.
Abhishek reached his century in 30 balls, setting India’s fastest men’s T20I hundred at the time. He finished on 108 as India completed a series sweep.