Abhishek Sharma, the young opening batsman of the Indian cricket team, achieved a significant milestone with a stellar performance in the third T20 International match against the West Indies. Playing at the Holkar Stadium in Indore, Abhishek completed 2,000 T20 International runs in just 1,024 balls. In doing so, he surpassed Suryakumar Yadav’s record to become the fastest batsman to reach this milestone in terms of balls faced.
Making History by Breaking Suryakumar Yadav’s Record
Abhishek Sharma reached the 2,000-run mark in T20 International cricket upon scoring his 33rd run during the match against the West Indies on Sunday, October 11. He achieved this feat in just 1,024 balls.
Previously, this record was held by Suryakumar Yadav. Suryakumar had completed 2,000 T20 International runs in 1,164 balls against South Africa in Gqeberha in December 2023. Abhishek achieved the milestone having faced 140 fewer balls than him. His aggressive batting style and ability to score runs quickly propelled him to this record.
Scored a Half-Century in Just 18 Balls
Abhishek Sharma adopted an aggressive approach right from the start of the match against the West Indies. After Sanju Samson’s early dismissal, he partnered with Ishan Kishan to accelerate the Indian innings.
Abhishek hit two sixes and a four in an over bowled by Roston Chase. He followed this up by hitting two fours and a six against Shamar Springer. He also played big shots against Shamar Joseph’s deliveries and completed his half-century in just 18 balls.
This was his first half-century of the series and the 14th of his T20 International career.
A Stormy Innings of 69 Runs off 30 Balls
Abhishek Sharma’s aggressive innings came to an end in the tenth over. He scored 69 runs off 30 balls. His innings included six fours and five sixes.
Meanwhile, Ishan Kishan also contributed 37 runs. Roston Chase dismissed Kishan, breaking the 108-run partnership between the two batters.
Equaling Suryakumar’s record of 68 sixes in a year
Abhishek Sharma has hit 68 sixes in T20 International cricket so far in 2026. With this, he has equaled Suryakumar Yadav’s record for the most sixes hit in a single calendar year.
Suryakumar had hit 68 sixes in T20 Internationals in 2022. Notably, Abhishek had also smashed 54 sixes in 2025.
Most sixes in a calendar year in T20Is
68 sixes: Abhishek Sharma — 2026
68 sixes: Suryakumar Yadav — 2022
54 sixes: Abhishek Sharma — 2025
52 sixes: Ishan Kishan — 2026
This achievement by Abhishek Sharma has further cemented his reputation as an aggressive batter in T20 International cricket.
