Abhishek Sharma on the Brink of Breaking Virat Kohli’s T20I Record
It looks like Indian cricket fans are about to witness another big milestone in T20I history — and this time, it’s Abhishek Sharma who’s stealing the spotlight. The young left-handed batter is now just 64 runs away from overtaking Virat Kohli to become the fastest Indian to reach 1,000 runs in T20 Internationals. The record chase will continue when India face Australia in the third match of the five-game series at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart.
At just 25, Abhishek has been on a sensational run. In 26 T20Is so far, he’s piled up 936 runs at an impressive average of 37.44 and an explosive strike rate of 193.38. His consistency has been backed by pure aggression — two centuries, six fifties, and a career-best knock of 135 off just 54 balls against England in Mumbai. Those numbers alone tell you this is a player who’s changing the way India approaches the shortest format of the game.
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Now, the exciting part — if Abhishek manages to get 64 more runs in his next match, he’ll achieve the 1,000-run landmark faster than Virat Kohli did. Kohli had reached it in his 29th match and 27th innings back in 2010. Abhishek, on the other hand, has a chance to do it in just 27 matches and 26 innings — an incredible pace that shows how quickly he’s adapted to international cricket.
For India, this match is also crucial beyond the record chase. Australia are currently leading the series 1–0, so the Men in Blue will be desperate to bounce back. The good news? Josh Hazlewood, Australia’s ace pacer, won’t be playing the third T20I. He’s been rested ahead of the upcoming Ashes series, which might just ease some pressure on India’s top order — especially since his sharp bounce and accuracy troubled Indian batters in the previous games.
Still, there are concerns within the Indian camp. The absence of Arshdeep Singh continues to raise questions, and both skipper Suryakumar Yadav and vice-captain Shubman Gill have been searching for rhythm after struggling with extra bounce and movement. But if there’s one man who looks completely at ease right now, it’s Abhishek Sharma.
The left-hander’s fearless batting has been a breath of fresh air for Indian cricket. His ability to dominate powerplays and accelerate even under pressure has given the team a new edge. If he continues this way, surpassing Kohli’s record won’t just be a personal milestone — it’ll mark the arrival of a new generation of Indian batting brilliance.
All eyes will be on Hobart this Sunday. Because if Abhishek Sharma gets going, history might just be rewritten — one powerful swing at a time.
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