Abhishek Sharma created history during the first T20I against Afghanistan in Delhi. He became the fastest Indian to score 6,000 T20 runs. The match was played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, September 13.
Abhishek needed just five runs to reach the milestone. He got there off 3,420 balls. He hit a six off Fazalhaq Farooqi on the last ball of the first over to reach the mark. New Zealand’s Finn Allen is the quickest overall. He reached 6,000 runs in 3,386 balls. Andre Russell of the West Indies is third. He took 3,550 balls. Tim David sits fourth with 3,681 balls. Abhishek has a long career ahead of him and could become the fastest to 10,000 runs.
Abhishek made his T20 debut for Delhi Capitals against Royal Challengers Bengaluru during IPL 2018. He made a memorable debut with an unbeaten 46 off just 19 balls. He played only three matches in IPL 2018 and three in 2019. He played eight matches each in IPL 2020 and 2021. His performances in IPL 2024 earned him his first India call-up. He scored 484 runs that season.
Abhishek made his India debut against Zimbabwe in 2024. He has been a regular in the T20 team since then. He was part of the 2026 T20 World Cup-winning team. His T20 tally includes nine centuries and 38 half-centuries. He has not yet made it to the ODI squad. He made his India A debut in 2025. Abhishek is not currently in the plans for the Test team. He has not played a red-ball game since February 2024. He has 1,071 runs in 24 first-class matches.
India Cruise to Seven-Wicket Win Over Afghanistan in First T20I
Abhishek Sharma played a match-winning knock of 82 runs to help India beat Afghanistan in the first T20I. The match was played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday. India won by seven wickets and took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
India chased down a target of 157 with ease. Abhishek was named Player of the Match. After the game, he said that a couple of underwhelming series do not define the Indian team. He said the side has a clear approach. They want to play in a certain way to dominate all teams. That approach worked for a year. He added that one or two bad series will not change how they bat. As openers, their job is to give the team a good start.
India had recently lost the T20I series to Ireland and England, but this win was a strong comeback. Captain Shreyas Iyer praised the team’s collective effort. He gave credit to Jasprit Bumrah for creating early momentum. Bumrah struck in the first over. He dismissed Rahmanullah Gurbaz for a duck. Arshdeep Singh and the spinners then kept Afghanistan under control. Afghanistan were restricted to 156 for 8.
Iyer called his shots flawless and exemplary. He said Ishan Kishan has been in great form. Kishan scored 42 off 33 balls. Iyer described him as relaxed and calm. He said Kishan knows his game well.
Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran said his team did not post a big enough total. He felt that cost them the match. He said India’s bowlers and fielders did well. He called the run-out of himself by Kishan the turning point. He also said India are the best fielding side. Zadran noted that Gurbaz did not have a good day. But he hoped Gurbaz would come back stronger.
FAQs
Q. Who became the fastest Indian to 6,000 T20 runs?
A. Abhishek Sharma achieved the milestone.
Q. How many balls did Abhishek take to reach 6,000 T20 runs?
A. Abhishek Sharma reached the mark in 3,420 balls.
Q. How many runs did Abhishek score against Afghanistan?
A. Abhishek Sharma scored 82 runs.
Q. By how many wickets did India beat Afghanistan?
A. India won by seven wickets.
Q. Who was named Player of the Match?
A. Abhishek Sharma was named Player of the Match.
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