Abhishek Sharma Smashes 8 Sixes, Breaks Andre Russell's T20 World Record

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News18•21-01-2026, 20:49
Abhishek Sharma Smashes 8 Sixes, Breaks Andre Russell's T20 World Record
- •Abhishek Sharma became the fastest batsman to complete 5000 runs in T20 cricket, achieving the feat in 2898 balls.
- •He scored a blistering 84 runs off just 35 balls against New Zealand, including 5 fours and 8 sixes.
- •Sharma surpassed Andre Russell's record of 5000 runs in 2942 balls, setting a new world record.
- •His innings helped India maintain momentum despite early wickets, contributing 31 runs off 15 balls in the powerplay.
- •Abhishek's strike rate of 172.54 is the highest among all batsmen with 5000 T20 runs, showcasing his aggressive style.
Why It Matters: Abhishek Sharma set a new world record for the fastest 5000 T20 runs, surpassing Andre Russell.
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