Crisp boundaries, thereafter, started flowing at ease. He crunched a boundary down the ground and then pumped a six over mid-wicket. He was comfortable taking the risks, keeping no safety nets. When the ball came in his slot, he was happy to take on the fielders stationed in the deep. A leading edge even threatened to have him caught. But his gears didn’t alter. Through the course of his innings, he not only outscored Abhishek but also outpaced India’s current best T20 batter; a rare sight.