'It was just me and Sooryavanshi': Abhishek after his record-breaking innings

Abhishek Sharma credited meticulous preparation and a clear game plan for his sensational century against New Zealand, revealing that he had “manifested” the innings before producing a breathtaking performance in the third T20I in Wellington on Tuesday.The left-handed opener smashed 113 off just 38 balls, helping India chase down 199 in only 13.2 overs. The six-wicket victory gave India an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.Abhishek and teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who scored 45 off 19 deliveries, combined to register a record-breaking 118 without loss in the powerplay, the highest total recorded in the first six overs of a men's T20 international.Speaking after receiving the Player of the Match award, Abhishek explained how the opening pair approached the chase.“I think the key was pretty simple.