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Abhishek Sharma broke the record of the fastest batter in the world to score 5000 runs in T20 cricket. The left hand batter achieved this feat in the first T20I against New Zealand, which is taking place at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. He scored 84 runs from just 35 balls where smashed 5 fours and 8 sixes and also completed 5000 runs in the 20-over format of the game. Abhishek needed 82 runs in the first T20I to complete 5000 runs in T20s, and he achieved the feat in just 33 balls.
The previous record of being the fastest batter in the world to score 5000 runs in T20s was held by Andre Russell. He took 2942 balls to reach the 5000-run mark in T20s while Abhishek has done it in 2898 balls.
Fewest balls to 5000 runs in men’s T20s
2898 – Abhishek Sharma (India) 2942 – Andre Russell (West Indies) 3127 – Tim David (Australia/Singapore) 3196 – Will Jacks (England) 3239 – Glenn Maxwell (Australia
Abhishek smashed eight sixes which helped him break the record of most sixes in a T20I match by an Indian batter against the Black Caps. His eight sixes took his tally to 309 sixes. Abhishek hhitone six every 9.3 balls and has surpassed some of the cleanest hitters in the game including Yuvraj Singh.
Abhishek Sharma averages 33 at strikes at 171.65 already has eight centuries. He was splendid in the opening game against NZ scoring 84 and helped India post a big total.
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