Abhishek Sharma equals Yuvraj Singh's big record against Pakistan
Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma equaled Yuvraj Singh's record for the most sixes in a single T20I innings against Pakistan during the Asian Games 2026. His performance helped India secure a strong start in the gold medal match.
Why it matters
It highlights a significant milestone in international cricket statistics and the performance of a rising athlete in a major regional tournament.
NEW DELHI: Abhishek Sharma produced another attacking innings as India made a strong start against Pakistan in the gold medal match of the Asian Games 2026 at the Korogi Athletic Park in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Saturday.India opted to bat first after winning the toss, and Abhishek gave the team the perfect start. The left-hander smashed a quick 61 off 28 balls, hitting seven sixes and giving India early momentum in the high-profile final.Abhishek equals Yuvraj's six-hitting recordAbhishek's seven sixes put him joint-top for the most sixes by an Indian batter in an India-Pakistan T20I innings.Most sixes in an innings in India-Pakistan T20Is:7 - Yuvraj Singh, Ahmedabad, 20127 - Abhishek Sharma, Aichi-Nagoya, 20265 - Abhishek Sharma, Dubai, 2025Abhishek had also hit five sixes against Pakistan in the Asia Cup in Dubai in 2025.Abhishek leads India's six-hitting chartsThe 2026 innings also added to Abhishek's remarkable six-hitting record in T20 cricket.
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