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World record alert: Abhishek Sharma creates history with first-ball six vs New Zealand

Abhishek Sharma set a new standard during India's pursuit of a 226-run target against New Zealand by launching the initial delivery for a maximum, marking his seventh time achieving this in the format and surpassing Shafiqullah Shinwari. Alongside Sanju Samson, the opening pair forged a massive 93-run partnership within the first six overs to propel the touring side to 94/1 during the powerplay.

Samson contributed an explosive knock by registering a fifty in only 23 deliveries, which ranks as the fourth-quickest at the ground. Michael Bracewell ultimately ended the opening stand by claiming the wicket of Abhishek for 29 runs off a delivery caught by Adam Milne.

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