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Yuzvendra Chahal praises Abhishek Sharma's consistency and explains his batting approach

Abhishek Sharma delivered a match-winning 69 off 30 balls in India’s third T20I against the West Indies in Indore, smashing six fours and five sixes as India piled up 223 for 5 and chased down the target with 14 balls to spare. The left-handed opener’s aggressive yet composed approach drew praise from former Royal Challengers Bengaluru spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who highlighted Sharma’s unchanging technique as a key to his success.

Chahal noted that Sharma’s ability to adapt—whether in high-pressure moments like the World Cup final or the Asian Games decider—stems from his disciplined mindset, where timing over brute force allows him to dominate even when bowlers target his stumps. The former player also pointed to Sharma’s tactical patience, such as reading Roston Chase’s pace and spin in the opening over before unleashing his power later in the innings, a method that has made him a reliable finisher in T20 cricket.

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