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World record alert: Abhishek Sharma climbs the mountain, surpassing Suryakumar Yadav

Abhishek Sharma etched his name into the record books during India’s third T20I against the West Indies, delivering a match-winning 69 off 30 balls to surpass Suryakumar Yadav’s milestone of becoming the fastest Indian to 2,000 T20I runs. Sharma achieved the landmark in just 1,024 deliveries—fewer than Yadav’s 1,164—while also anchoring a crucial 108-run partnership with Ishan Kishan, the fastest century stand for India in T20Is at 16.2 runs per over.

His aggressive yet calculated approach, particularly against West Indies’ Roston Chase, turned a shaky start into a dominant innings, with six boundaries and five sixes propelling India to a competitive 223/6 in 20 overs. The victory, by 14 runs, underscored Sharma’s ability to single-handedly reshape a match, while his efficiency in the shortest format now places him among the game’s elite run-scorers.

Sharma’s rapid ascent to 2,000 runs not only broke Yadav’s record but also highlighted India’s depth in T20 batting, with his partnership with Kishan setting a new benchmark for pace in opening stands. The southpaw’s ability to dissect Chase’s spin early in the innings demonstrated tactical acumen, while his explosive finishing ensured India’s total remained unassailable.

With multiple records shattered in one innings, Sharma’s performance cemented his status as a modern-day T20I specialist, capable of redefining personal milestones on the global stage.

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