India opener Abhishek Sharma silenced his critics with a blistering half-century in the T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday (March 8).
The southpaw, who has managed to aggregate only 89 runs from seven innings, rose to the occasion in the title clash and slammed the fastest half-century of the tournament.
Abhishek hammered his fifty in just 18 balls, and was eventually dismissed by Rachin Ravindra in the 8th over for 52 off 21. His knock was studded with 6 fours and 3 sixes.
During his whirlwind innings, Sharma put on 98 runs for the opening wicket with Sanju Samson to lay the foundation of India’s gigantic total.
Cricket fraternity showered rich praise on Abhishek Sharma for producing a clutch knock in the summit clash.
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