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Five golden ducks in 2026: Abhishek Sharma equals unwanted T20I record

During a rain-reduced five-over match, Indian skipper Shreyas Iyer chose to bat first after winning the coin toss. Sanju Samson managed a single from five deliveries before handing the batting over to Abhishek Sharma, who was swiftly removed by Charlie Hara-Hinze for a golden duck.

Attempting to assist a leg-stump delivery on his very first ball, Abhishek only generated a top edge, allowing Shoma Sugaya-Slater to scamper backward and secure the catch.