6,6,6,6,6,6,6,6…: Abhishek Sharma punishes New Zealand bowlers, scores 84 runs in just….

Abhishek Sharma fell just 16 runs short of his hundred. The left-handed batter became the fastest Indian to score a T20I fifty against New Zealand. Along with captain Suryakumar Yadav, Abhishek put together a 99-run partnership for the third wicket, laying the foundation for India’s big total. Abhishek Sharma who was in great form against New Zealand, was dismissed by a bowler of Indian origin.

How was Abhishek Sharma’s innings?

Abhishek Sharma scored 84 runs off 35 balls, hitting five fours and eight sixes. In a T20 innings against New Zealand, he equalled Kieron Pollard’s record for the most sixes. Pollard had hit eight sixes against New Zealand in Auckland in 2020, and Abhishek matched that in his first T20. Richard Levi holds the top spot on this list, having hit 12 sixes in Hamilton in 2012.

How are Abhishek Sharma’s stats?

Left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma has scored 1,199 runs in 33 T20I innings, including two centuries and seven fifties. He has hit 112 fours and 81 sixes in international T20s, with a strike rate of 190.92 and an average of 37.46.

Why are the records very important?

The New “Six-Hitting Monster”: Over 60% of Abhishek Sharma’s sixes come in the first six overs. By hitting big shots consistently in the powerplay, he puts pressure on opposing captains, forcing them to change their plans within the opening 15 minutes.

A Record-Breaking Moment: In late 2025, Abhishek achieved an ICC rating of 931, the highest ever in T20I cricket, surpassing the previous record held by England’s Dawid Malan.