Bat, Belief and Backing — How Abhishek Sharma Found Form in T20 World Cup Final

Abhishek Sharma 'Thanks' India Teammate After T20 World Cup Final Act: "Played With His Bat"

Abhishek Sharma could not have chosen a better time to roar back to form, as, following a slump in the tournament, the left-hander chose the ICC T20 World Cup final to slam the fastest half-century in the history of the T20 WC knockout stage.

Bat, belief and backing — How Abhishek Sharma found form in T20 World Cup final

Abhhishek Sharma had struggled for form throughout the T20 World Cup, but came good in the final, hitting a 21-ball 52 in India’s 96-run win over New Zealand.

Abhishek Sharma batted with Shivam Dube’s bat in T20 World Cup Final

Ahmedabad: India's left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma credited teammate Shivam Dube for helping him rediscover his form in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup final, revealing that he used the all-rounder's bat during his blistering knock of 52 off 21 balls that set up India’s emphatic 96-run triumph over New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium. "I batted with Shivam Dube’s bat, so thank you, Dube. In the morning, I felt like trying something differen…

‘We need to lift each other up’ – Kishan, Abhishek hail India’s team belief – Net News 1

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Brotherhood, Backing, and a Borrowed Bat: Abhishek Sharma’s Final Flourish - Sports News Portal

Abhishek saved his best for the World Cup final. (PC: Debasis Sen For RevSportz) In the high-stakes cauldron of Indian cricket, the battle for the opening slot can often fracture relationships. But for Abhishek Sharma, the dynamic with his opening competitor Ishan Kishan couldn’t be further from a rivalry. “I just feel that when we were playing together in SRH, more than competition, a sense of brotherhood develops,” Abhishek told reporters afte…

T20 WC: Abhishek Reveals He Batted With Shivam Dube’s Bat, Says 'felt Like Trying Something Different'

T20 World Cup: India's left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma credited teammate Shivam Dube for helping him rediscover his form in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup final, revealing that he used the all-rounder bat during his blistering knock of 52 off