Abhishek Sharma dispatches Roston Chase over covers for first six in IND vs WI 2026 3rd T20I
- Indian opener Abhishek Sharma became the fastest player to reach 2000 T20I runs on Sunday, requiring 1024 deliveries and scoring 33 runs during the 3rd T20I against West Indies in Indore.
- Abhishek surpassed his former skipper Suryakumar Yadav, who previously held the record with 1164 deliveries. Among Full-Member nations, Finn Allen ranks next, having reached the landmark earlier this year.
- The Punjab native also holds the record for the fastest 100 sixes in T20Is, surpassing Evin Lewis, who needed 789 deliveries. Last month against Afghanistan, Abhishek scored the fastest century by any Indian in the format.
- India and West Indies remain level at 1-1 in the 3rd T20I series. West Indies made two changes, resting Romario Shepherd and Akeal Hosein for Quentin Sampson and Keemo Paul.
- Abhishek has emerged as a top opening batter in the ICC T20I Rankings since debuting for India. He continues to perform after scoring a half-century in the World Cup final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad.
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Abhishek Sharma Becomes 6th Indian to 2,000 T20I Runs
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. At Holkar Stadium in Indore, Abhishek scored 69 in 30 balls, with six fours and five sixes, striking at 230.00. Sports News | Abhishek Sharma Becomes 6th Indian to 2,000 T20I Runs.
Abhishek Sharma has completed 2000 runs in T20 International cricket. He has also set a new record, surpassing Suryakumar Yadav. Abhishek performed brilliantly with the bat in the third T20.
Abhishek Sharma breaks Suryakumar Yadav's record, becomes fastest batter to reach 2,000 T20I runs
Abhishek Sharma made history in Indore by becoming the fastest player to score 2,000 T20I runs, achieving this milestone in just 1,145 balls. He outpaced the previous record held by Suryakumar Yadav during a thrilling match where he blasted 69 runs from 30 balls, including an impressive six fours and five sixes.
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