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Abhishek Sharma Sets Record for Fastest 2000 T20I Runs, Hits 18-Ball Fifty
✍️ India Today
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 06:40 AM
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Abhishek Sharma became the fastest batsman to reach 2000 runs in T20 internationals, achieving the milestone in record time. He also blasted a fifty off just 18 balls in the same match.
Abhishek Sharma has etched his name in the record books by becoming the quickest player to accumulate 2000 runs in T20 internationals. The milestone came in fewer innings than any previous batsman, marking a new benchmark for the format.
In the same innings, Sharma reached a fifty off just 18 balls, demonstrating his ability to score quickly.
The achievement highlights his growing impact as a T20 specialist for India and adds to the team’s recent successes in the format.
Observers note that such a rapid accumulation of runs and a brisk half‑century underscore his potential to be a key player in future international assignments.
In the same innings, Sharma reached a fifty off just 18 balls, demonstrating his ability to score quickly.
The achievement highlights his growing impact as a T20 specialist for India and adds to the team’s recent successes in the format.
Observers note that such a rapid accumulation of runs and a brisk half‑century underscore his potential to be a key player in future international assignments.