US EditionAbhishek Sharma Hailed for 'Repeating' Virat Kohli's Heroics From 2024 T20 World Cup Final: 'God Choosing Perfect Time for Comeback'
Abhishek Sharma overcame early tournament struggles to score the fastest fifty in T20 World Cup knockout history, reaching 50 in just 18 balls in the final.
- During the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final, the record for the fastest fifty in a knockout match was set, reached in 18 balls on March 8, 2026.
- Following limited returns earlier, Sharma entered the final after a low-scoring semi and then delivered when it mattered most on the biggest stage.
- Other quick fifties in the semis came from Finn Allen and Jacob Bethell, and Samson and Kishan posted rapid fifties in the final, showing aggressive batting.
- Sharma was dismissed for 52 off 21 balls, and Ishan Kishan continued the same tempo as India crossed the 200-run mark in 15 overs.
- Fans compared Sharma's innings to Virat Kohli's 2024 heroics, and Sharma said, 'It takes one big win to cancel all the losses'.
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Abhishek Sharma hailed for 'repeating' Virat Kohli's heroics from 2024 T20 World Cup final: 'God choosing perfect time for comeback'
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Abhishek Sharma's Fiery Start Propels India in T20 World Cup Final In an electrifying display of batting, Abhishek Sharma hit a blistering 18-ball fifty, positioning India at a commanding 127/1 after 10 overs against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final on Sunday.Although Sharma was dismissed for 52 off 21 balls, his fiery innings laid a solid foundation. Sanju Samson, in top form, continued to score freely, amassing an unbeaten 48 off 30 ball…
Abhishek Sharma played a blistering knock against New Zealand, scoring a half-century off just 18 balls. He has scored two half-centuries and a total of 141 runs in the current tournament.
Abhishek Sharma does a Virat Kohli, breaks major T20 World Cup 2026 record
Abhishek Sharma smashed the fastest fifty of the T20 World Cup 2026 in the final against New Zealand. The Indian opener scored 52 off 21 balls, matching Rohit Sharma's powerplay record and delivering when it mattered most. His knock reminded the fans of Virat Kohli.
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