US EditionAUS vs IND: Abhishek Sharma becomes second fastest Indian to register 1000 runs in T20Is
Abhishek Sharma reached 1,000 T20I runs in 528 balls, fastest among full-member nations, aided by two dropped catches in his innings at The Gabba.
- On Saturday, November 8, 2025, Indian opener Abhishek Sharma completed 1,000 runs in T20Is at The Gabba in Brisbane, scoring an unbeaten 23 off 13 before play stopped.
- Since his July 2024 debut, Abhishek Sharma reached 1,000 runs in only his 29th innings and emerged as a new opening option with senior players now active only in ODIs and the IPL.
- In just 528 balls Sharma reached 1,000 runs fastest by balls among full-member nations, was dropped twice early by Glenn Maxwell and Ben Dwarshuis, and has two centuries, six fifties, 96 fours and 66 sixes.
- India lead the series two-one and would win if the fifth match is a washout, with Sharma atop the series scoring charts and holding 925 rating points in the ICC rankings.
- In terms of innings, Sharma's 28th places him second-fastest Indian to 1,000 T20I runs behind Virat Kohli, capping a breakout run shaping India’s T20 selection and opening roles.
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Abhishek Sharma Joins Elite Company, Surpasses Suryakumar Yadav to Reach 1000 T20I Runs
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Team India opener Abhishek Sharma surpassed captain Suryakumar Yadav to become he fastest batter to reach 1000 T20I runs among full-member nations, achieving the milestone in just 528 balls. He surpassed Suryakumar Yadav (573 balls) and England's Phil Salt (599) on the list of quickest to the mark by balls faced. Sports News | Abhishek Sharma Joins Elite Company, Surpasses Suryakumar Yadav t…
IND vs AUS: Abhishek Sharma completes 1000 runs in T20Is, becomes fastest to milestone in format
Abhishek Sharma finally completed the landmark of 1,000 runs as India got off to a rollicking start in the fifth and final T20I against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane. Abhishek broke Suryakumar Yadav's record in one list but found himself behind Virat Kohli in another.
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